Wednesday, November 06 7:30am – 11:45am

Registration & Information Desk

Location: Grand Hall Foyer
Wednesday, November 06 7:30am – 8:30am

Networking Breakfast

Location: Cypress/Dogwood Ballroom
Wednesday, November 06 8:30am – 9:00am

Leadership in Action Panel: Navigating Challenges and Championing Growth

Location: Willow/Magnolia Ballroom

Leadership is a journey filled with both triumphs and trials. In this candid and insightful panel, seasoned executives from the c-store industry will share the real-world challenges they’ve faced throughout their careers and the strategies they used to overcome them. The discussion will delve into the struggles that come with leadership—whether it's making tough decisions, managing teams through change, or maintaining a work-life balance.

But leadership is also about continuous growth. Our panelists will open up about the areas they are currently focused on improving and what they are learning at this stage of their careers. From developing new skills to adapting to industry changes, attendees will gain a deep understanding of what it takes to not only survive but thrive as a leader in the c-store industry.

Speakers:

Vice President of Content Strategy
Informa Connect

Chief Information Officer
Global Partners LP

Wednesday, November 06 9:00am – 9:45am

Mastering Leadership Dialogue

Unlock your true leadership potential by moving beyond basic communication. This session focuses on equipping leaders with the dialogue skills necessary to build trust, inspire others, and drive accountability in everyday work. We’ll dive into the most crucial, high-impact facilitation skills that you can use to create highly autonomous teams that collaborate to innovate. Through interactive learning, you'll master these dialogues, enhance your leadership toolkit, and feel empowered to lead with confidence and clarity. Join us to strengthen your dialogue muscles and lead without hesitation or fear.

Speakers:

Founder
Third Loop Learning LLC

Wednesday, November 06 9:45am – 10:00am

Networking Break

Location: Grand Hall Foyer
Wednesday, November 06 10:00am – 11:00am

Power Team Discussions

Location: Willow/Magnolia Ballroom
Wednesday, November 06 11:00am – 11:45am

Closing General Session

Location: Willow/Magnolia Ballroom