C&I Expo 2024
The ultimate destination for Convenience retailers
- Dates
- 29-30 OCTOBER
- Location
- MCEC Melbourne
About C&I Expo 2024
The Convenience & Impulse Expo is the most significant trade event in the Australian Petrol and Convenience calendar, a position it has maintained since inception more than 30 years ago. Uniquely in this industry, the expo is open to suppliers and retailers from all banners and brands, providing unmatched opportunities for business building and relationship development.
It is the leading destination for smart Convenience retailers wanting to discover new products, gain industry knowledge and make important connections to grow and improve their business. C&I Expo alternates between Sydney and Melbourne each year, with exhibitors from across the country and Asia Pacific showcasing products and services specifically for Convenience business owners and operators. The C&I Industry Symposium headlines the expo, giving attendees access to thought leaders and respected experts who share insights, case studies, data, predictions, and trends affecting the industry.
Dates & Times
TUESDAY 29 October
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C&I Industry Symposium
Ticketed Event
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C&I Expo
Free Event
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Networking Drinks
RSVP Required
WEDNESDAY 30 October
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C&I Industry Symposium
Ticketed Event
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C&I Expo
Free Event
C&I INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM
Each morning prior to the expo opening, retailers and suppliers can attend the C&I Industry Symposium. Our line-up of expert speakers will deliver presentations on issues affecting the P&C industry today filled with insights and data, future trends, and innovations. Most importantly, you will learn how these relate directly to your business and how you can implement changes to stay at the forefront of convenience retailing.
Essential and engaging content delivered in two short
sessions for busy, future-focused retailers.
Tuesday 29 October 9am-11am (registration &
networking from 8.15am)
Wednesday 30 October 10am-12pm (registration &
networking from 9.15am)
Tickets are $30 for one morning session, or $50 for both, and can be purchased during registration.
Already registered for the Expo and want to purchase Symposium tickets?
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C&I Industry Symposium
Symposium Registration
- AEST
Welcome | Safa de Valois, Group Publisher of C&I Media and Deb Cooper (MC) NZ Sales Director, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania
- AEST
Industry News & International Convenience Learnings | AACS CEO Theo Foukkare on the latest AACS Strategic priorities advocacy work, as well as key learnings from recent global convenience market visits to Zurich, Barcelona, Seoul & Tokyo, sharing the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of convenience.
- AEST
Building Customer Connection | Robert Tedesco, VP of American Express Global Merchant and Network Services Australia, on why loyalty is more important than it’s ever been
- AEST
QSR – Friend or Foe? | Brett Higgins, MD of Boxx Brands and QSR veteran, draws on decades of success to illustrate the benefits of a quick service offer
- AEST
FMCG Consumer Intelligence | Mark McCaffrey is Pacific Retail Lead at NIQ and knows everything about that one thing we all want more of - customers
- AEST
Getting Around the Circular Economy | Yas Grigaliunas, founder of Circonomy, reveals the economic and social benefits of the re-use movement
- AEST
All Speaker Q&A, time permitting
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C&I Expo Day 1
- AEST
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C&I Industry Symposium
Symposium Registration & Networking
- AEST
Welcome | Safa de Valois and Deb Cooper (MC)
- AEST
Tobacco Town | Nowhere is the impact of illegal tobacco more destructive than Melbourne. PMI’s Manager of External Affairs, Brad Shaw, updates us on the fight
- AEST
Capturing the Gen Z Market | AI strategies for future retail success from Enigma’s Executive Director of Digital, Data & Technology, Ren Frisé
- AEST
Payment Transformation | Till Payments’ C-Retailing Specialist Dan Nassif guides retailers through in-store and online innovation
- AEST
Reshaping Convenience Retailing in Australia | 7-Eleven continues to revolutionise Convenience retailing in Australia. Area Lead of Growth & Change, Skye Jackson, reveals how they are changing the retail landscape
- AEST
All Speaker Q&A, time permitting
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C&I Expo Day 2
- AEST
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C&I Industry Symposium
Symposium Registration & Networking
- AEST
Welcome | Safa de Valois, Group Publisher of C&I Media and Deb Cooper (MC) NZ Sales Director, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania
- AEST
Industry News & International Convenience Learnings | AACS CEO Theo Foukkare on the latest AACS Strategic priorities advocacy work, as well as key learnings from recent global convenience market visits to Zurich, Barcelona, Seoul & Tokyo, sharing the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of convenience.
- AEST
Building Customer Connection | Robert Tedesco, VP of American Express Global Merchant and Network Services Australia, on why loyalty is more important than it’s ever been
- AEST
QSR – Friend or Foe? | Brett Higgins, MD of Boxx Brands and QSR veteran, draws on decades of success to illustrate the benefits of a quick service offer
- AEST
FMCG Consumer Intelligence | Mark McCaffrey is Pacific Retail Lead at NIQ and knows everything about that one thing we all want more of - customers
- AEST
Getting Around the Circular Economy | Yas Grigaliunas, founder of Circonomy, reveals the economic and social benefits of the re-use movement
- AEST
All Speaker Q&A, time permitting
-
C&I Expo Day 1
- AEST
-
C&I Industry Symposium
Symposium Registration & Networking
- AEST
Welcome | Safa de Valois and Deb Cooper (MC)
- AEST
Tobacco Town | Nowhere is the impact of illegal tobacco more destructive than Melbourne. PMI’s Manager of External Affairs, Brad Shaw, updates us on the fight
- AEST
Capturing the Gen Z Market | AI strategies for future retail success from Enigma’s Executive Director of Digital, Data & Technology, Ren Frisé
- AEST
Payment Transformation | Till Payments’ C-Retailing Specialist Dan Nassif guides retailers through in-store and online innovation
- AEST
Reshaping Convenience Retailing in Australia | 7-Eleven continues to revolutionise Convenience retailing in Australia. Area Lead of Growth & Change, Skye Jackson, reveals how they are changing the retail landscape
- AEST
All Speaker Q&A, time permitting
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C&I Expo Day 2
- AEST
Tuesday 29 October
Robert Tedesco
Vice President & General Manager, Global Merchant & Network Services ANZ - American Express
Brett Higgins
Managing Director - Boxx Brands
Mark McCaffrey
Pacific Retail Lead - NIQ
Theo Foukkare
Chief Executive Officer - Australian Association of Convenience Stores
Yas Grigaliunas
Founder & Managing Director - Circonomy
Wednesday 30 October
Ren Frisé
Executive Director of Digital, Data & Technology - Enigma
Bradley Shaw
Manager External Affairs & Communications - Philip Morris International
Daniel Nassif
Payments Specialist, Convenience & Impulse Retailing Sector, Till Payments – a Nuvei Company
Skye Jackson
Area Lead Growth & Change - 7-Eleven
Deborah Cooper, MC
New Zealand Sales Director, Non-Alcohol - Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania
C&I Industry Symposium Sponsor
Sanitarium
Networking Drinks Sponsor
Posca Hydrate
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Get In Contact
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PHONE
- General Enquiries: 1300 083 022
- Sponsorship and Exhibition Enquiries: +61 2 8586 6172
- Safa de Valois, C&I Media
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- General Enquiries: exhibition@c-store.com.au
- Sponsorship and Exhibition Enquiries: safa@c-store.com.au
- Safa de Valois, C&I Media
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and their ongoing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past, present and emerging.