Forecourt Trader Summit 2025 Programme

We've been working hard to deliver a programme that engages, inspires and informs. With a full cast of experts reflecting on all aspects of the forecourt convenience business, the programme will include the latest insight on the sector, including market updates, as well as exclusive research into the thoughts and behaviours of forecourt customers nationwide.

Please note that the 2025 programme is still subject to change.

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Registration, Coffee & Networking
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Welcome Address with Forecourt Trader Editor, Juliet Morrison
Speaker
Editor
Forecourt Trader
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Introduction with Declan Curry
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Financial Journalist & Presenter
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Keynote Speaker

Keynote speaker to be announced shortly!

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People – Valuing your staff, creating career paths, and developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Our expert panel discusses staff challenges, including how the sector can attract and retain staff, and also the issue of succession for a business.

Speakers
Finance Director
Sewell on the go
Managing Director
Parkfoot Garage
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Penny Petroleum
Partner
Winckworth Sherwood
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People - The Employment Rights Bill
Speakers
Partner
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
Financial Journalist & Presenter
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Exclusive Consumer Research with Lumina Intelligence

Lumina Intelligence shares the results of its exclusive consumer research

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People - Inside Tom Highland, Highland Group

Tom Highland talks about his recent Special Recognition Award at the Forecourt Trader Awards, his ambitions, and his award-winning Childerley Gate forecourt.

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Managing Director
Highland Group
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Lunch & Networking
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Exclusive Industry Research with Lumina Intelligence

Lumina Intelligence shares the results of its exclusive industry forecourt operator research

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Planet - Transformative solutions for a more sustainable future in forecourt retailing

Join our panel as they talk about initiatives to make sites more sustainable in all areas of operation.

Speakers
Managing Director
Parkfoot Garage
Head of Operations
Park Garage Group
Operations Director
Oasis Garage
Managing Director
Sewell On The Go
Managing Director
Highland Group
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Planet - Interview with Tim Harper, founder of hydrogen refuelling specialist Element-2

Join Tim as he talks with Declan about the hydrogen opportunity for forecourt operators. His company is working with petrol station owner Rob Exelby on introducing the first public hydrogen fuelling station, and is partnering with French manufacturer HRS on a hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside International Airport, among other projects.

Speakers
CEO & Founder
Element 2
Financial Journalist & Presenter
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Profit - Building a more profitable business in an era of profiteering accusations

Our panel take a look at accusations of forecourts ripping off the consumer, the impact of the Fuel Finder scheme and how retailers are working to maximise profits as costs increase.

Speakers
Executive Director
Petrol Retailers Association & Car Wash Association
Operations Director
Oasis Garage
Managing Director - Retail & Leisure
Christie & Co
General Manager & Director
Pricewatch Group & TAP Retail
Retail Director
MPK Garages
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‘Zuber’s back’ - Ilyas Munshi, EG On The Move

Ilyas Munshi, commercial director at EG On The Move talks about the plans of one of the most well-known people in the industry, Zuber Issa.

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Commercial Director
EG On The Move
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Closing Remarks
Speakers
Editor
Forecourt Trader
Financial Journalist & Presenter
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Summit Concludes