Introduction of the conference and the keynote speakers. 

Join us for an insightful keynote presentation by Justin Swagler, Worldwide Head of Physical Retail at Amazon Web Services (AWS), as he unveils cutting-edge strategies tailored specifically for the convenience store industry. Based on his extensive experience in fuel and convenience retailing, Justin shares how AWS is revolutionizing the landscape for C-store chains, empowering them to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive unprecedented growth. Gain valuable insights, actionable tactics, and industry trends that will shape the future of convenience retail. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and accelerate your journey toward success in the digital age of convenience! 

Linda Toth, Managing Director of Conexxus will share the Conexxus mission as well as their work around technology advocacy and standards.  As retailers that chair Conexxus committees, Don Emery and Doug New will speak about how Conexxus has helped them address pain points around technology and drive innovation.  Mitch Morrison will lead and moderate this conversation. 

Join us as this committee shares their experiences in building customer data maturity, from taking fragmented data to organized data, activating in social media and email, and when to consider growing from a CRM to a CDP. Not all situations are the same but this committee will share their real life experiences on how to build a customer-data driven marketing organization.

Join us as this committee dives into the latest trends and strategies in loyalty programs, where we will explore how loyalty has evolved beyond traditional coupons and points to focus on the tangible business outcomes it can deliver. Our expert panel will share insights and best practices for designing and implementing loyalty programs that drive customer loyalty, increase repeat visits, and ultimately drive bottom-line results.