forecourttech 25 Showcases Innovation, Insight, and Collaboration.

The two-day event delivered a dynamic mix of keynotes, panels, and networking opportunities that explored the technologies and trends transforming the future of convenience and fuel retail.

With over 600 pre-scheduled meetings — including 350 on Day 2 alone — the forecourttech Meetings Programme once again proved to be a powerful platform for driving connections, partnerships, and innovation across the industry.

Insightful Sessions and Thought Leadership

forecourttech ‘25 featured an exceptional lineup of sessions and speakers, tackling some of the industry’s most pressing and forward-looking topics:

• David Anderson, VP Commercial Operations at PDI Technologies, on The Role of Data & Technology in Understanding Consumer Behaviour in Roadside Retail
• Robert Buan of Moeve, discussing Vision Meets Reality: Practical AI for Retailers – Today and Tomorrow
• Mate Tilk, Group Digital Engineering Manager at MOL, sharing The Success Story of the MOL Digital Factory
• Richard Campion, Head of Fleet and Business Mobility at VISA, with Retail Spending Trends – Business & Consumer
• Nir Manor, Partner at Transformation Retail, presenting Fueling Growth: How Retail Media Networks are Driving Billions for Convenience and Fuel Retailers
• Christian Warning (The Retail Marketeers) and Jan-Harmen Akkerman (MoveYou) leading The Future of Customer Relationships in Mobility
• Matthijs Machielse (BigBrother) moderating the panel Accelerating in Retail with Generative AI, joined by Blaise Nzonde (OMIS) and Fernando Carrasco (Locatium)
• Dan Munford (Insight Research) moderating What’s Hot – What’s Not: The Future of EV Charging at the Forecourt, featuring Anna Grau (VISA), Brad Sandys (Urgent), Glass Merrick (Gilbarco), and Oscar Sanchez Valverde (Kempower)
• Morten Raaby (Titan Cloud) moderating Data at the Pump: Securing the Future of Connected Retail, with Ferenc Both (ExxonMobil), Peter Van Nauw (Dover Fueling Solutions), and Frederick Beckmann (Q1 Energie AG)

Each session drew strong participation, with packed rooms and engaging discussions that reflected the sector’s shared drive toward smarter, data-led, and consumer-focused transformation.

Networking and Collaboration

The event’s hallmark networking and social programme created an atmosphere of connection and collaboration:

• The Welcome Reception, sponsored by Instantic, set a positive tone as attendees gathered to reconnect and exchange ideas.
• The First Night Networking & Dinner Reception, sponsored by VISA, offered a relaxed and scenic setting by the pool — a highlight for many guests.
• The closing Networking & Dinner Reception, sponsored by PriceEasy, continues the momentum, giving delegates a final opportunity to strengthen relationships and explore partnership opportunities.

Acknowledgements

forecourttech extends sincere thanks to all sponsors, partners, and participants who made this year’s event a success:

• 💡 Comarch – Pre-Scheduled Meetings Programme
• 🥂 Instantic – Welcome Reception
• 🪪 BigBrother – Delegate Registration
• ☕ A2i – Refreshment Breaks
• 💳 VISA – First Night Networking & Dinner Reception
• 🍽️ PriceEasy – Second Night Networking & Dinner Reception

And a special thank you to the retailers, suppliers, speakers, and panellists whose insights, innovation, and collaboration continue to shape the future of mobility retail.

forecourttech ’26 will take place on the 14 & 15th October 2026, for detailed information please email stephen@sabevents.eu