Managing Director
Accenture
Brian is a Managing Director at Accenture, where he leads the firm’s Global Downstream Energy (Oil & Gas) and Global Fuels & Convenience Retail practices. With over 21 years of experience in the Fuels & Convenience Retail industry, Brian advises retailers globally as they navigate large-scale transformation across an increasingly complex mobility and energy landscape. Over the course of his career, he has worked with more than 25 downstream and fuels & convenience retailers worldwide.
Brian is a leading industry voice on the application of artificial intelligence in fuels and convenience retail. His work focuses on how AI and advanced analytics can drive meaningful innovation - reshaping operations, customer engagement, and decision-making to create sustainable competitive advantage. He partners with clients to translate emerging capabilities into practical, enterprise-level transformation rather than incremental digital change.
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
12:30pm - 1:15pm
This session will feature the winner of the “Smartest Store in the World” competition, announced in June 2026, that celebrates innovative and high-performing retail operations. Get an inside look at the winning store’s strategy and execution—from AI-driven insights to advanced analytics and operational excellence. Join us to see what is setting the world’s smartest store apart, and how its success can inspire the future of retail.
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Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
2:45pm - 3:45pm
This introductory session cuts through the hype on artificial intelligence to help retailers understand what AI is and is not. Using plain language and real-world retail examples, attendees will learn the differences between automation, AI and agentic AI, along with how these tools can improve operations and customer experience. The session also addresses common misconceptions, helping retailers identify practical opportunities while avoiding costly distractions.
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