Ireland’s Convenience Retailer Summit features an action-packed conference with inspirational international speakers and successful Irish-owned companies who have made it big.
If you are an owner, CEO, director, manager, or senior member of a retail team within neighbourhood, convenience, food-to-go, deli, café, symbol group, off-sales, supermarket, wholesale, or forecourt retailing, you cannot afford to miss it.
You will learn about innovative new ideas and concepts, and digital disruption. You will listen to inspirational presentations from leading entrepreneurs, learn about market-shaping trends, and discover the ‘Future of Convenience’.
The industry is currently undergoing an exciting, dynamic and innovative time with ground-breaking ideas featuring in many stores. The conference will be the ultimate showcase of new ideas, products and insights into this fast-paced and exciting industry.
Date
September 06-2017Location
Clayton on Burlington RoadSpeakers
8 Professional SpeakersExhibition
Innovative Trade ExpoCONFERENCE / what it's all about
testimonials / What People Say About The Conference
We found the 2016 conference to be an
incredibly motivational and inspirational experience
we’ll certainly be back next year”
by RAYLENE McCAUGHEY, McCAUGHEY'S DAYBREAK, BROOMFIELD, Co. MONAGHAN
This industry here is growing, and this incredibly professional event is key to maximising the range of commercial opportunities out there.”
by SEAN FITZPATRICK, KEYNOTE SPEAKER, SUMMIT 16
It’s amazing that the world of convenience is so small and sharing the same story and experience with other people is really wonderful. The suppliers that have turned out have been amazing. There have been some really top class presentations today – it’s been brilliant. It’s a great event and I hope it’s just as successful in the future.”
by JOE BONA, FOUNDER OF MOSELEYBONA RETAIL, MASSACHUSETTS
It’s been fantastic to share the experiences I’ve had in the United States. This has been both incredibly entertaining and informative. I’ve learned a lot.”
by MIKE MURPHY, QUIKCHEK, NEW JERSEY
EXHIBITION / who's going to be there
The Ireland’s Convenience Retailer Summit 2017 will feature an exciting Trade Exhibition. Featuring the latest innovations of some 40 leading brands and services providers, the exhibition will provide an eye-opening view of the true Future of Convenience. The focused event works in unison with our conference, which runs from 8am-4.30pm.
Exhibitors will have access to high-quality buyers, decision-makers, and business owners in a comfortable and engaging environment with refreshments on hand in a business-friendly atmosphere.
Opportunities to be part of the Trade Exhibition are limited, with room for just 40 top brands, products or services to exhibit.
Trade Exhibitors
testimonials / What People Say About The Exhibition
Retail is one of Ireland’s most innovative industries and
Ireland’s Convenience Retailer Summit is a valuable
asset for this vital and expanding sector.”
by LEO CRAWFORD, CEO OF BWG GROUP
I found Ireland’s Convenience Retailer Summit informative, emotive and
motivational. It helped me re-appraise the business and geared me up to approach it with
new momentum and vigour.”
by TOM MCAVOY, MILESTONE NISA EXTRA, NEWRY
Smooch very much enjoyed this sensational event. The speakers were of a very high standard, and we found being part of the trade exhibition to be a very valuable experience.”
by GREG MAHER, MARKETING EXECUTIVE, DAIRYGLEN PRODUCTS
Awards / celebrating the industry's best
The Ireland’s Convenience Retailer Summit will culminate with the biggest annual event in the industry – Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards.
The black-tie gala evening takes place from 7pm at the sumptuous Clayton Hotel in Dublin on September 6, 2017.
Now in its 12th year, the awards event is the most prestigious in Ireland, uniquely celebrating the convenience and forecourt retail sector.
Over 500 guests will be in attendance, all key decision-makers and innovators within the industry.
It is the ultimate opportunity to network and communicate with leading figures in the sector, and an unrivalled celebration of the most successful retailers in the country.
Sponsors
testimonials / What People Say About The Awards
The annual awards are always a very special occasion, and Top Oil is looking forward to being there on the night.”
by GERARD BOYLAN, CEO, TOP OIL
It’s like Winning an Oscar!”
by GERRY CONDON, AMBER OIL M8 FERMOY
This is a stand-out event and Topaz are very much looking forward to again being part of it.”
by JONATHAN DIVER, SENIOR DIRECTOR RETAIL SALES & OPERATIONS DEALERS, TOPAZ
Speakers / insight, innovation & inspiration
Event Location
Clayton on Burlington Road
Leeson Street Upper,
Dublin 4,
Ireland
D04 A318
Get Direction Dublin 4,
Ireland
D04 A318
For bookings or any queries please use the contact button or call Pamela Beers on Dublin 00353 (0)1 6392960 or Belfast 0044 28 90 457 457.