15 OCTOBER 2026 · YORK RAILWAY MUSEUM ·
Convenience Connected 2026
An industry conversation about what's changing, what's next, and what we can do about it.
THE EVENT
ONE INDUSTRY.
MANY PERSPECTIVES.
Retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, technology providers, data specialists and service partners all experience Convenience differently.
Convenience Connected brings those perspectives together for a day of honest discussion, fresh thinking and practical ideas for what comes next.
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES.
SHARED CHALLENGES.
ONE CONVERSATION.
THE BIG QUESTIONS
IF WE WERE DESIGNING CONVENIENCE FROM SCRATCH TODAY...
From store of the future to the role of technology, we'll be tackling the biggest questions facing the channel.
THE SHOPPER
What will a convenience store look like in 2 years? How will the physical footprint and layout evolve to meet the demands of the future?
THE STORE
How will shopping missions, basket size and frequency change as the convenience channel continues to adapt to new consumer behaviours?
TECHNOLOGY
Will AI become every retailer's personal business assistant? How will automation and data-driven insights transform the operational landscape?
SUPPLY CHAIN
THE COMMERCIAL MODEL
Can better-connected data improve forecasting, availability and waste reduction across the entire convenience ecosystem?
How can retailers remain profitable as costs continue to rise? What new strategies can be developed to ensure long-term sustainability?
Insight
Understand what's really changing in the Convenience channel.
Collaboration
Bring together perspectives from across the ecosystem and challenge existing thinking.
Action
Turn the conversation into practical ideas and strategies that can create value.
THE BIG QUESTIONS
A DAY OF DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES.
PayPoint
Coffee & Networking
Opening Address - Talysis
Retailer View on Challenges
11:10
Rascal Systems
Co-Op
09:45
10:30
10:45
From opening remarks to product play sessions, our programme brings together voices from across
the Convenience ecosystem.
11:30
12:00
Lindt
13:00
Lunch & Networking
14:45
Close & Farewell Drinks
12:30
Closing Discussion
13:10
Product Play Sessions
16:00
MEET THE PEOPLE SHAPING THE CONVERSATION
From opening remarks to product play sessions, the programme brings together voices from across the Convenience ecosystem.
Edward Roberts
Managing Director
Talysis
Alex Hillhouse
Convenience & Wholesale Controller
Lindt
Robbie Moore
Trading Director
Co-Op Wholesale
Anthony Sappor
Banking & Digital Engagement Services Director
PayPoint
Jonty Edwards
Commercial & Operations Director
Rascal Systems
Bobby Singh
Director, Service Partners
Service Partnerships
THE CONVERSATION NEEDS EVERYONE.
Convenience Connected 2026 is designed for the entire ecosystem. We bring together the perspectives that define the future of retail to create practical action and collective value.
RETAILERS
MANUFACTURERS & BRANDS
WHOLESALERS
TECHNOLOGY & DATA
SERVICE PARTNERS
The reality on the shop floor. Understanding the daily challenges of the modern convenience store environment.
The manufacturer perspective. Bridging the gap between innovation and the practical realities of the retail channel.
Connecting the wider supply chain. Ensuring the seamless flow of products from manufacturer to retailer.
Turning technology and information into practical value. Exploring how AI and data can solve real-world problems.
Supporting retailers and the wider ecosystem. The vital partners who keep the convenience channel running.
ADDRESS
York Railway Museum
Mallard Suite
York, YO1 7DA
GETTING THERE
York Station is a 10-minute walk from the Mallard Suite.
York City Centre is a 15-minute walk.
York Castle Museum is a 20-minute walk.
PARKING
York Station car park.
Castle car park.
THE HUB
COMING SOON
HAVE A QUESTION?
GET IN TOUCH
The conversation doesn’t end when the event does.
If you’d like to follow up on something from Convenience Connected, find out more about a session, explore an idea further or simply stay connected, our team would be happy to hear from you.
YOUR CONVENIENCE CONNECTED TEAM
Edward Roberts
Managing Director
Operations Director
Katie Lowe
Marketing Executive
Carla Serrano
edward.roberts@talysis.co.uk
holly.haughton@talysis.co.uk
carla.serrano@talysis.co.uk
Matthew Liddle
Operations Director
Head of production & Analytics
Holly Haughton
katie.lowe@talysis.co.uk
matthew.liddle@talysis.co.uk