A preview of the IFSF 2024 Conference: ‘Driving the Future – Innovations & Standards in Sustainable Fuelling’

IFSF is excited to announce its 2024 annual conference, set to take place on 13–14 November at the stunning Pestana Douro Riverside Hotel in Portugal. This year’s theme, ‘Driving the Future – Innovations & Standards in Sustainable Fuelling’, promises an inspiring programme focused on the latest innovations, standards, and practices shaping the future of the fuel and convenience retail industry.

Open to IFSF Members and Non-Members

This event is open to both IFSF members and non-members, providing a unique platform to explore the cutting-edge developments redefining the sector. Places are still available for those eager to engage with global experts, innovators, and thought leaders.

What to Expect: Insight, Innovation, and Networking

The two-day conference will offer attendees the chance to hear from industry leaders, discover emerging trends, and explore transformative technologies. It will feature a combination of keynote presentations and interactive sessions designed to stimulate debate and showcase how innovation and standards are key to driving the sustainable future of the industry.

Key highlights include:

• Mark Wohltmann, Director of NACS, will moderate the conference, sharing his global expertise in convenience and fuel retailing.
• Sofia Tenreiro, Partner at Deloitte, will set the stage by exploring the future of Mobility and Energy Retail through the lens of innovating for tomorrow.
• Ferenc Both, Director of Retail Technology at ExxonMobil will share the ExxonMobil global outlook for energy through 2025 and highlight the key changes that will impact fuel retail and explain his view on the critical importance of industry standards.
• Alex Sanchez, Lead Business IT Infrastructure Expert at Q8 will share some real-life examples of how Q8 have used IFSF standards to efficiently grow their payments business.
• Jan Harmen Akkerman, CEO at TanQyou and MoveYou will share his unique perspectives as both a Fuel Retailer and Digital Mobility Platform services provider on the digital imperative for the fuel retail and mobility industry.
• Rui Dias, Product Manager at Petrotec, will share how Petrotec are driving innovation and enhancing competitiveness for the entire mobility value chain, empowered by the use of IFSF and OpenRetailing standards.
• David Ezell, Director of new initiatives at Conexxus, will share his groundbreaking work using the latest Gen AI and Machine Learning concepts to supercharge the OpenRetailing Data Dictionary.

The programme, will also include updates on IFSF’s work groups and its three-year roadmap, providing a strategic look at future goals and initiatives that will impact the industry.

Exclusive Experience at Taylor’s Port Cellars

Delegates will also enjoy a memorable tour and dining experience at Taylor’s Port Cellars, one of the most prestigious port wine shippers in the region. This cultural highlight will offer both an educational and enjoyable networking opportunity.

Secure Your Spot

Join us in Portugal for two days of groundbreaking discussions, engaging debates, and valuable networking opportunities. Whether you’re looking to gain industry insights, connect with peers, or explore the future of sustainable fuelling, the IFSF 2024 conference is an unmissable event.

We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring and insightful event. Register for your place now!

IFSF Annual Conference 2024

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