General Sessions
Don’t miss thought-provoking sessions from visionary leaders both inside and outside the convenience retail industry as they share their expertise on unlocking opportunities.
Don’t miss thought-provoking sessions from visionary leaders both inside and outside the convenience retail industry as they share their expertise on unlocking opportunities.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Lindsay Shookus is a 7-time Emmy-winning and 2-time Peabody-winning television producer, speaker and executive coach.
For 20 years, she was a veteran producer at Saturday Night Live, where she ran the talent department and was responsible for booking the hosts, musical guests and cast. Most recently, Lindsay executive produced the HBO docuseries Alex vs. Arod. She also executive produced Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve Party, was an associate producer on the critically acclaimed television show 30 Rock and produced NBC’s Adele: Live in New York City special.
Lindsay will share her experiences managing beloved “SNL” personalities and celebrity guests while navigating the pressure cooker of producing live TV, focusing on how to build relationships and trust in a fast-paced environment.
Gauthier will discuss how the detour has become the destination, whether related to the convenience industry or more broadly in everyday life. She also will share ideas for how attendees can find new contacts and ideas to grow their businesses.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Sudeikis stars as the buoyant optimist Ted Lasso in the widely popular Apple TV+ series he co-created. The first season of Ted Lasso was nominated for 20 Primetime Emmy Awards—a record for a first-season comedy series—and the show was honored with the prestigious Peabody Award. Sudeikis has earned multiple “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series” and “Outstanding Comedy Series" Emmy awards for Ted Lasso, as well as a Golden Globe for best actor in a Television Series–Musical or Comedy, a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, and a Critics Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
Sudeikis first achieved national recognition as a writer and cast member for Saturday Night Live. Two years after joining the writing team in 2013, he was in front of the camera as a cast favorite, skyrocketing his career as a beloved comedian and actor. Sudeikis completed his eighth and final season on the legendary show in 2013.
During this period, Sudeikis also appeared in films including Horrible Bosses, Horrible Bosses 2 and We’re the Millers. His recent work includes dramatic turns in the movies Colossal, Downsizing and Kodachrome, among others.
McQuirter will discuss how c-stores are integral parts of the communities that they serve. He will share how a focus on people and curiosity are the industry’s competitive advantages.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Gleeson will look at the opportunities and threats facing the industry, as well as key industry victories that are critical to the industry’s future growth.
Pace and Doug will discuss key government relations issues including credit card swipe fees, fuels and age-restricted products, among other issues.
Ideas 2 Go celebrates innovation within the industry. We’re showcasing five progressive retailers and the ideas that have pushed their businesses forward in a new documentary-style format.