2024 Winter Fuel & Convenience Summit
2024 Winter Fuel & Convenience Summit
Monday, February 26, 2024 9:00 AM - Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:00 PM (CST)
Description
The Fuel Summit is an event designed for businesses who operate in the downstream fuel supply chain.
Hosted by the Texas Food & Fuel Association, the Fuel & Convenience Summit was formed as part of a strategic initiative to connect thought leaders, vendors, and others in Texas who have a stake in the fuel marketing and convenience retailing industries. By participating in the Fuel & Convenience Summit, you'll be among the first to:
Gain a new perspective on how your business is performing against competitors in Texas and across the country.
Discover how our industry's super stars continue to grow their businesses, along with areas to enhance your own company's performance.
Reach Top Leaders All at One Time:
2024 Winter Fuel & Convenience Summit Sponsorship $2,500
OVERALL SCHEDULE
Sunday, February 25, 2024
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Executive Council Meeting
Monday, February 26, 2024
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Registration
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Retail Operations Council Meeting
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Wholesale Operations Council Meeting
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Summit Lunch w/Legislative Council Meeting
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Council on Transportation Meeting
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM NextGen Council Meeting
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Networking Break
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sponsorship Table Exhibit Set-Up
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Summit Social
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Registration
7:45 AM – 8:15 AM Summit Breakfast Buffet
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Opening General Session
~ Welcome/Opening Remarks – Imad Sarkis, TFFA Chairman
“Dissecting the Politics from the Reality of the Energy Evolution”
~ Speaker: John Eichberger, Transportation Energy Institute
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Sponsor Networking Break
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM “Introduction and Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Wholesale and Retail Business Models”
~ Speaker: Mike Scharf, Gravitate
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Sponsor Networking Break
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM “Study Group Financial Information Presentation – Retail Numbers”
~ Speaker: Ken Rice, Study Groups.com
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Summit Lunch
“Texas Economic Outlook”
~ Speaker: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Sponsor Networking Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM “Retail Card Skimming/Fuel Theft Update”
~ Speakers: Adam Colby, Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center
Jessica Escobar, Texas Food & Fuel Association
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Sponsor Networking Break
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Closing Session -- “Study Group Financial Information Presentation –
Wholesale/Transportation Numbers”
~ Speaker: Ken Rice, Study Groups.com
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Summit Social
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
American Shooting Center, 16500 Westheimer Parkway
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM Safety Check
8:45 AM – 11:00 AM Clay Shoot Begins
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Awards
Member = $225
Non-Member = $345
Board Meeting Only = $0
Council Meetings w/Lunch = $75
4 Riverway Drive
Houston, 77056
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by email no later than Monday, February 19, 2024 to receive a full refund. Cancellations received after Monday, February 19, 2024 will not be eligible for refunds. Emails should be sent to kwallace@tffa.com.
Please note if you cancel your meeting registration, it does not constitute cancellation of your hotel reservations. Contact ahicks@tffa.com if you need to cancel your room reservation. The room reservation could be used for another attendee.