Education Programs
M-PACT aims to provide timely and valuable education programs that benefit everyone in your team. With programs each day featuring expert industry speakers, your team will walk away with a better understanding of industry trends and strategies that can boost your company’s success. While the education programs are available to all attendees, each program will speak directly to specific job functions. Use the chart below to determine which education program is best for you.
Education Programs For Wednesday April 3
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Overcoming C-Store Blind Spots with Digital Search
Johnson, Razowsky and Rasmussen will discuss digital challenges that are impacting the number of trips, size of baskets and acquiring new customers.
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Jennifer Johnson
NACS
Room 132
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Lessons Learned from a Volatile Start to the 2020s
Price volatility from a global pandemic followed by a war in Europe involving one of the world’s largest crude oil and natural gas producers was unprecedented.
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Elaine Levin
Powerhouse
Room 131
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Evolution of Underground Fuel Transfer & More
Look back at the history of underground fueling with Jonathan Stong as he highlights recent advancements with underground storage and fuel transfer.
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Jonathan Stong
OPW Retail Fueling
Room 133
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Tobacco & Nicotine Regulatory Updates
David Spross, Executive Director with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, shares timely regulatory updates that affect this category.
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David Spross
NATO
Room 135
9:00 am – 9:50 am
The Secret to Becoming Ultra Productive
Learn how to transform your day from ‘crazy busy’ to ‘ultra-productive’ with immediate takeaways and a simple daily process during this program.
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Scotty Sanders
Scotty Sanders Leadership
Room 134
Education Programs For Thursday April 4
9:00 am – 10:50 am
Unlocking Success: Elevating C-Store Management
Join Linda McKenna during this program tailored for C-Store managers looking to enhance their expertise and fuel success in this dynamic retail landscape.
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Linda McKenna
C-Store Managers
Room 138-139
9:00 am – 9:50 am
TruAge – Digital Age Verification
Kyle McKeen, CEO for TruAge Solutions, helps you learn how to better the customer experience at checkout by protecting your privacy and more.
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Kyle McKeen
TruAge Solutions
Room 134
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Growing Your Brand and Road Tripping!
Damon Bail and Michael Rubenstein team up to share their marketing ideas that can help get more customers in your door and more recognition for your company.
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Damon Bail, Valor Oil
Michael Rubenstein, Wallys
Room 133
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Optimize the Entire Fueling Experience
Learn how to leverage fuel asset optimization technology to drive profitability and deliver a frictionless fueling experience to the customer.
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Brent Puzak
Titan Cloud Software
Room 131
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Fire Exposures and Disaster Planning
Join Federated Insurance® in this program to learn how to safeguard your company from common hazards and best practices to prevent fires.
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Dean Rhoades
Federated Insurance®
Room 132
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Smart Retailing with End-to-End Retail Automation
Join John Oakley to learn how to apply retail automation and data driven techniques to succeed in operations, marketing, and more.
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John Oakley
Taiga Data
Room 135
2:00 pm – 2:50 pm
All New Interactive Foodservice Essentials Program
Following the close of the tradeshow floor, two programs designed around foodservice will be combined into one! From tasty delights to fun desserts, we delve into the secrets of creating a menu that captivates taste buds. Join us as two industry experts help uncover latest trends, discover flavor pairings that wow, and learn strategies to enhance your establishment’s culinary identity.
Fueling Profits: Food Strategies for Convenience Stores
Explore innovative trends, from fresh grab-and-go options to hot, made-to-order meals, equipping you with the knowledge to create a food destination within your store, discover how to optimize your menu mix and maximize profitability through effective pricing and promotions.
Matt Bittner
Core-Mark
Room 138-139
Connect the Dots on Incremental Revenue
Learn to entice customers of all ages by incorporating sweet treats. Understanding the needs and requirements of delectable desserts will set your company up for success when adding this product category. By including specialty food products in your store, you can gain new customers looking for their next favorite treat.
Matthew Stark
Dippin’ Dots
Room 138-139