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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Keynote one to one interview with Declan and Mike Hawes
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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
Operations Director
Park Garage Group Plc
Director
Spar Parkfoot garage
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Lumina exclusive consumer research
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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 Limited
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Lunch & Networking
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Video of Forecourt Trader of the Year
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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
Managing Director
Jos. Richardson & Son Ltd
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Lumina exclusive forecourt operator research
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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
Managing Director
RJ Raven Ltd
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Summit Concludes