2027 Programme

The 2027 programme will engage, inspire and inform. Bringing together a line-up of industry experts covering every aspect of the forecourt convenience sector, the programme will deliver the latest market insights, sector updates and exclusive research into the behaviours and preferences of forecourt customers nationwide.

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Registration and Coffee
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Welcome by Forecourt Trader editor Juliet Morrison
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Introduction from our presenter, the journalist and broadcaster Declan Curry
Speaker
Journalist and Broadcaster
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Keynote speaker
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Panel: A discussion on what is disrupting the fast-changing forecourt sector
Speakers
Director
Holloway Head Service Stations
Director
Tankerford
Chief Operating Officer
Roadside Real Estate
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Sabine Benoit - AI on the forecourt

AI on the forecourt. From dynamic pricing, to devising digital screen media content, AI can be a valuable tool for petrol station owners. Sabine Benoit, associate dean (impact) at the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business will discuss the myths and must-knows about this new generation technology, with our moderator Declan Curry.

Speaker
Professor & Associate Dean
Singapore Management University
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Andy Crossan - Lumina Exclusive

Lumina’s Head of Insight Andy Crossan to present exclusive consumer and forecourt operator research.

Speaker
Head of Insight
Lumina
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Lunch & Networking
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Panel - The challenges and opportunities of the deposit return scheme

The challenges and opportunities of the deposit return scheme; one of the most disruptive pieces of legislation coming down the tracks.

Speaker
Head of Retail Business
Ascona
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Panel - Disruptors in the workplace

Disruptors in the workplace: how operators are protecting employees with technology, while giving staff meaningful careers and motivation in a sector which is traditionally difficult to recruit and retain staff in.

Speakers
Finance Director
Sewell on the go
Chief Executive
Penny Petroleum
Head of Emerging Verticals
Elavon
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Video of Forecourt Trader of the Year

Video showing Ken Kay’s 2026 Forecourt Trader of the Year site.

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Panel - Disrupting the future

Disrupting the future. How forecourt operators are continuing to evolve with AI, automation and innovation.

Speakers
Corporate Development & Communications Director
EG On The Move
Managing Director
Motor Fuel Group
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Coffee and Networking
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Summit Concludes