# Outlook Leadership Conference

- Dates: 4 August 2026 to 6 August 2026
- Location: Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, United States
- Organiser: Informa Group PLC
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce

## About

Outlook Leadership Conference is an invitation-only convenience industry event that assembles key decision makers and financial partners for networking. It is for convenience influencers and innovators and runs Aug 4-6, 2026.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://informaconnect.com/outlook-leadership/)
- [Agenda](https://informaconnect.com/outlook-leadership/agenda/)

## Topics

- Business Services
- Banking & Finance

## Speakers

- Allen Iverson, Horticulture Co (Tempter's / Iverson - Viola THC)
- Stephanie Mehta, CEO, Mansueto Ventures
- Al Harrington, CEO, Horticulture Co (Tempter's / Iverson - Viola THC)
- Alex Smith, ESPN Analyst and Former Professional Quarterback, ESPN
- Abbey Lewis, Vice President of Content Strategy, CSP & Supermarket News
- Adam Sparks, COO, G&M Oil Company
- Alayna Brown, Director of Retail Operations, Northdale Oil Inc
- Andy House, Vice President of Imagine Studio, Creative Agency, Imagine
- Angell Tsang, Co-founder and CAIO/CTO, Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery
- Arjun Chakravarti, Ph.D, Managing Partner, COGKNITION Analytics
- Art Sebastian, CEO, NexChapter
- Ben Helt, Technical Training Director, BWT water+more
- Bill Cvetkovski, Managing Director, Head of Consumer & Retail, Citizens Bank
- Cameron Watt, President & CEO, Intouch Insight
- Carole Irgang, Vice President of Insights and Foresights, Philip Morris International U.S
- Casey Birkdale, President, Jack in the Box Foundation, Jack in the Box
- Cedric Fortemps, Co-Head, Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking
- Derek Gaskins, Industry Leader
- Donna Hood Crecca, Senior Principal, Technomic
- Dr. Thomas Weinandy, Senior Research Economist, Upside

## Sponsors and partners

- Altria Group Distribution Company
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Keurig Dr Pepper
- McLane Company
- Horticulture Co
- Juul Labs
- Kraft Heinz
- Mars Snacking
- Primo Brands
- Zebra Technologies
- B-O-F Corporation
- Botanic Tonics
- Delta Beverages
- Fiscal Systems
- Imperial Brady
- INDATEL Services
- ITG Brands
- Joey Op Co
- Mastercard
- Nappy Boy Dranks

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #outlook25

- [Outlook Leadership Conference 2025 - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CpxHL67TXY)
  - Each year, Outlook Leadership draws hundreds of the industry's most visionary and influential professionals. With their extensive connections and expertise, ...
- [Welcome to the Outlook Leadership Conference 2025 digital magazine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZhPDVzhOfw)
  - Abbey Lewis, Informa Connect's VP of content strategy, invites you to look back on this picture-perfect convenience retailing event and get ready for next year's conference.
- [2024 Outlook Leadership Conference Highlights - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LdGsGl53Gk)
  - This event is the premier networking hub for convenience industry executives and leaders. Attendees can forge lasting partnerships, gain insights from top-tier speakers, and access exclusive c ...

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