2026 Programme

For the 2026 summit, we will 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.

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Registration, Coffee & Networking
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Welcome by Forecourt Trader editor Juliet Morrison
Speaker
Editor
Forecourt Trader
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Introduction from Declan Curry
Speaker
Financial Journalist & Presenter
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Remote one to one interview

UK forecourt operators are anxiously waiting to find out the impact of Fuel Finder, which went live in February. This virtual interview with two people in the German petrol station industry will offer a glimpse of what that future might be.

Speakers
Managing Director
ED Erich Doetsch Mineralölhandels KG
Director of Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Governance
BFT
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Making profits now panel

From fuel to food to go, this panel is looking at the challenges operators face in running profitable forecourts, and areas which are currently improving margins, in a market which is transitioning to the shop and add-on services being just as important as the petrol and diesel sold.

Speakers
Executive Director
Petrol Retailers Association
CEO
Cybake Ltd
Operations Manager
Platinum Retail Group
Operations Director
Park Garage Group
Director
PetrolPrices - myAutomate
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Lumina exclusive operator and consumer research
Speaker
Head of Insight
Lumina Intelligence
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Talk from Sarah Dunning, chair of Westmorland Group

Talk from Sarah Dunning the chair of Westmorland Group, owner of the renowned Tebay Services and Gloucester Services, on the challenges of dealing with local suppliers, recruiting staff with a backdrop of being unable to match the big players on wages, by offering initiatives like hardship funds, and the development of Tatton Services in Cheshire.

Speaker
Chair
Westmorland
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Lunch & Networking
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Stephen Rippon, Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, Department for Transport
Speaker
Deputy Director, Strategic Charging Infrastructure
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, Department for Transport.
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Protecting profit panel

Using technology, innovative ideas and an engaged workforce to safeguard the future.

Speakers
General Manager/Director
Pricewatch Group & TAP Retail
CEO
Penny Petroleum
Managing Director
Highland Group
Managing Director
Jos. Richardson & Son
Managing Director – Mobility
Certas Energy
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Video of Forecourt Trader of the Year

David Charman shares insights into why his Spar Parkfoot garage in West Malling, Kent won Forecourt Trader of the Year 2025.

Speaker
Director
Spar Parkfoot garage
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Profits for the future panel

The growth areas and opportunities for a fast evolving forecourt sector.

Speakers
Director
Spar Parkfoot garage
Chief Commercial Officer
Penny Petroleum
Managing Director
RJ Raven
Co-Owner
SJS Group
Sales and Marketing Director
WashTec (UK)
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Summit Concludes