The Convenience U CARWACS Show 2025 speaker spotlight: Beth Brickel, VP, research for EnsembleIQ
With registration for The Convenience U CARWACS Show 2025 in full swing, our team has been busy curating content for another exciting and insightful C-Store IQ Conference. Returning this March, the Conference will once again be running both mornings, with the trade show floor opening at noon. While the full agenda hasn’t been released yet, the team is eager to introduce you to some of the industry leaders who will be speaking at the conference and sharing their knowledge and insights.
March 4-5, 2025
The International Centre: Toronto
This year’s C-Store IQ Conference sees the return of some familiar faces.
On Day 1 - March 4th - Beth Brickel, vice president, research for EnsembleIQ takes the stage to present and discuss exclusive data and insights from the 2025 C-Store IQ National Shopper Study.
Future Focused: C-store IQ National Shopper Study 2025
All new exclusive data and insights from the 2025 C-store IQ National Shopper Study, Canada’s only convenience and gas specific research that delves into the evolving wants, needs and values of your current and future customers, from Gen Z through Millennial, Gen X and Boomer. Our team surveyed more than 2,000 c-gas shoppers from across Canada and analyzed the data to find out how their daily habits are influencing the c–store shopping experience. What do today’s shoppers expect from retailers? What products are they purchasing? How do they feel about sustainability? Does c-store foodservice measure up? What do they think about the new era of beverage alcohol? And more!
This session will be valuable to independent operators, dealers, vendors and corporate leaders.
CHECK OUT THE EVER-EXPANDING LIST OF SPEAKERS
More to come!
Anne Kothawala, President and CEO of Convenience Industry Council of Canada, Tali Remennik, CEO and Co-Founder of Granularity, Janice Rudkowski, Assistant Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management, and Lisa Covens, Senior Vice President at Leger will also be returning to the C-Store IQ Conference stage sharing their insights and knowledge on a variety of topics over the 2 days.
There are also many new faces that will be joining this year’s conference as speakers. Emma Balment from Ipsos, Thea Bourne with BG Fuels, Marietta, Cini with Hasty Market, Leila Frenc with Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation, and Doug Stephens with Retail Prophet are just some of the industry experts that will be part of the agenda. Our full list of speakers with more details about them can be found on the speakers' page on The Convenience U CARWACS Show 2025 site. With such an exciting lineup at this year’s C-Store IQ Conference, it is a part of the show you won’t want to miss!
More highlights
Future Leaders in Convenience + Car Wash Awards: Be there when the industry comes together to celebrate the FLICC winners during a presentation on Day Two of the C-store IQ Conference. More info here.
Industry Dinner: Join your peers on March 4th at 5:00 p.m. for a cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. This year, we are honoured to present Suzanne Gardiner, General Manager Commercial Operations - Canada, The Mark Anthony Group as the keynote speaker. Tickets on sale now.
Car Wash Education: Dan Kelly, president and CEO, will be the keynote for an exciting and informative morning of insights and sessions presented by the Canadian Carwash Association on Tuesday March 4, 2025.
Beer Garden: Sample products while connecting with suppliers, from major breweries to local craft brewers, and age-verification solution providers.
Sip Lounge: New in 2025! Meet wine and RTD beverage suppliers from across Canada to sample products and discuss opportunities.
Trade Show: Find everything you need to run your business, from the latest snacks to technology and more. This is a unique opportunity to meet with key vendors, suppliers and experts all under one roof from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Check out the exhibitors!
Join thousands of industry leaders, decision makers, key manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers from Canada and across North America. This is your annual opportunity to meet in-person and hear firsthand about the latest products, services, technologies and insights that will help you prepare your business for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
