IFFA's Leadership Summit
Governance Training, BOD Meeting & Leadership Development
* Registration open until 8/11/25 at 12:00 AM (EDT)
Event Details
Join us for our two-day Leadership Summit, held immediately after Monday’s Board Training and Board of Directors meeting. All attendees are also encouraged to attend the Monday evening reception. This event is designed exclusively for fuel distributors, convenience retailers, and industry partners who are ready to lead with purpose, strategy, and innovation.
What to Expect:
IFFA is hosting nationally recognized speakers, strategic facilitators, and Indiana industry leaders for a powerful mix of inspiration, hands-on learning, and peer connection. Whether you're an owner-operator, board member, team leader, or rising professional, this summit is built to deliver practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
Kicking Off with Board Development/Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, August 18
9:30 am - 4:30 pm | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Reception
- Board Training – Presented by Raybourn Group International
- Board of Directors Meeting
- Welcome Reception – Birdie’s Rooftop Bar - Sponsored by Federated Insurance
Leadership Summit Highlights:
DAY 1 – Tuesday, August 19 - Leadership Exchange & Industry Insights
8:30 am - 9:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am - 4:45 pm: Program | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Reception
- Ernie Harker – Speaker, Author, Brand Igniter | Ernburn
Mindset to Marketing: Harnessing Your Inner Drive to Build Smarter, Stronger Brands - Hank Armour, President and CEO | NACS
Legacy Leadership: Navigating Change with Purpose and Perspective - Tom Kloza, Principal | Kloza Advisors, LLC
The Road Ahead: Fuel Supply, Pricing & Consumer Trends in a Disrupted Economy - Anne Hathaway, President & CEO | Hathaway Strategies
From the Statehouse to the White House: Leading with Purpose, Influence, and Integrity
Plus:
- Panel Discussion (Time Permitting): “Different Paths, Same Core: A Leadership Conversation”
- Networking Lunch – The Arbor Restaurant
- Cocktail Reception – Club Soda
DAY 2 – Wednesday, August 20 – From Mindset to Action
8:30 am - 9:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am - 11:30 pm: Program | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm: Lunch
- Hands-on AI Workshop with Ernie Harker
How C-Store Operations Can Use AI for Marketing
Bring your laptops – this is an interactive session! - IFFA Advocacy Outreach Luncheon
Engage directly with Indiana legislators to build relationships and elevate our industry voice
Why You Should Attend:
- Strengthen your leadership mindset
- Connect with peers, policymakers, and top experts
- Build lasting strategies for growth, culture, and change
- Learn how to apply real-world AI tools
Register Today
We’re excited for this event and hope you’ll join us. With a program of dynamic speakers and practical leadership content, this summit is designed to provide lasting value for you and your business.
Space is limited—register early!
For More Information:
Hotel Accommodations
IFFA has secured a room block for Leadership Summit attendees at The Bradley Hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
To reserve your room, click here, The Bradley, and use Group Code: IFFA2025 at checkout. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
We encourage you to book early—space is limited, and the discounted rate is only available through July 19 or until the room block is full.
Board of Directors: If you are a current IFFA Board Member, please contact Cathy directly to coordinate your hotel accommodations.
We look forward to seeing you at The Bradley!
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Monday kicks off with Board of Directors Training and a board meeting, and wraps up with an all-attendee rooftop reception at Birdie’s atop The Bradley Hotel at 5:30 PM— sponsored by Federated Insurance.
