Athens, Greece │ 4th-6th November 2025 │ Athens Marriott Hotel
The IFSF 2025 Annual Conference is shaping up to be one of the most influential gatherings for the global fuel and convenience retail sector. Taking place in the heart of Athens, the event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and technical experts to explore how the energy transition, digitalisation and standards are reshaping the connected forecourt of the future.
With a packed agenda of thought-provoking sessions, networking opportunities, and a distinguished lineup of sponsors and speakers, the conference will highlight how collaboration and innovation can deliver scalable, interoperable and customer-centric solutions.
Open to IFSF Members and Non-Members
This event is open to both IFSF members and non-members, providing a unique platform to explore the cutting-edge developments redefining the sector. A limited number of places are still available for those eager to engage with global experts, innovators, and thought leaders.
Register now to secure your place: registration.
A limited block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate at the Athens Marriott Hotel, located on Syngrou Avenue. Visit the IFSF website for more information.
Spotlight on Speakers
The 2025 programme features a diverse set of industry experts covering Mobility, Artificial Intelligence, Payments and Digital Transformation.
Beyond the Hype: Thinking Machines and the AI Agents Fuelling Our Future
Richard Davis – CEO, Inference Group – A globally recognised AI leader, Dr. Davis brings deep expertise in digital and data transformation. His keynote will focus on practical applications of AI for operational efficiency and customer experience.
Retail Reinvented: “Sites at the Speed of a Click” capturing the future of mobility and convenience
Stelios Panaretos, IT Retail Manager at Motor Oil Group, will focus on where the physical and digital worlds converge, transforming stations into dynamic destinations that anticipate customer needs, powered by data, AI, and seamless connectivity.
Shell Mobility: Adopting Standards, an Evolving Journey
Paolo Magnoni, Lead Architect at Shell Mobility, will share the experience of Shell Mobility, from the inception and adoption of standards, to a newer state where speed to market and modern integration redefine the landscape, to the curious question of what to expect next.
Driving Efficiency Through Standards: How IFSF Simplified Retail System Implementation for a Top Regional Oil & Gas Player
Cristian Balulescu, Founder & Business Development Director at Petrol Solutions, will explore how interoperability and collaboration can streamline operations at scale, demonstrating the value IFSF can bring to a retail implementation.
Bridging the Protocol Gap: Evolving from Legacy Systems to IFSF APIs
Mirko Spagnolatti, Business Development Director at Fortech, will lead a panel discussion bringing together distinguished industry leaders to examine challenges and opportunities in enhancing interoperability and standardization.
Forging a Future Standard: What We Learned From Creating the Payment API
Juha Sipila, a Senior SME Consultant at CGI and the original author of IFSF’s Merchant Initiated Payment API, will present the background and original motivation for developing the API, some pitfalls and lessons learned from the early implementations and what this could mean to future development of API based standards.
EV Charging Payments: Standardizing the Wild West
Ian Brown, IFSF EFT Lead, will lead a panel discussion on the challenges of fragmented EV charging payment systems for fleets and consumers. The panel which will include Olivier Sanrey from Mastercard, Holger Kunkat representing EMVCo and Andreas Blin from ChargePoint will discuss how IFSF, OCPI, eMSPs, CPOs, and payment networks can align to support secure, interoperable, and data-rich transactions.
From Legacy to Longevity: Solutions for the LON Chipset Sunset
Michel Hinfelaar, Senior Consultant and owner at Haia Group, will summarize the FT6050/FT5000 end-of-life and what it means for forecourt systems across the industry. What is the current problem? Who is most impacted? What are today’s options?
The Digital Euro Project
Alessia Vita, Deputy Head of the Regulatory, Research and Technical Support Team at Banca D’Italia, will focus on the Digital Euro project, exploring its progress, possible regulatory foundations and potential to enrich the future of payments across Europe.
OpenRetailing Workgroup Updates
Morten Raaby, General Manager at Titan Cloud Software, Kees Mouws, IFSF Projects Manager and Ian Brown, IFSF EFT Lead will update on the latest workgroup activities, including TitanCloud’s adoption of the new Wetstock Mgt APIs.
IFSF Reference Architecture, Horizon Scans & Roadmap 2026-28
Jon Thompson, IFSF Strategy Manager, will provide an overview of the work done in 2025 to advance the IFSF reference architecture. The results of two horizon scans into Multi-Services and Cloud Platforms will be shared and implications for IFSF made clear in the 2026-28 IFSF roadmap.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: Printec – Printec is a leading provider of technology solutions that improve the way people interact in the banking, retail, and petroleum sectors. With operations in 23 countries across Central and Eastern Europe, Printec delivers secure and innovative customer experience technologies, including payment automation, self-service systems, and retail solutions. Their sponsorship of the IFSF Conference underlines their dedication to open standards and the digital transformation of forecourt and retail environments.
Platinum Sponsor: Petrosol – Petrosol is a trusted provider of advanced forecourt and retail solutions, specialising in the integration of point-of-sale, back-office, and payment technologies. With a deep understanding of the fuel and convenience retail market, Petrosol helps operators optimise site performance, improve customer experiences, and enhance operational efficiency. Their support of the IFSF Conference reflects their commitment to open standards, innovation, and long-term collaboration within the fuel retail ecosystem.
Dinner Sponsor: Mastercard – Mastercard is a global technology leader in the payments industry, empowering billions of consumers, businesses, and governments through secure, seamless, and innovative financial solutions. As mobility and retail payments converge, Mastercard is at the forefront of enabling frictionless, real-time payment experiences in the fuel and EV sectors. Their support of the IFSF Conference dinner highlights their commitment to shaping the future of smart, interoperable payment solutions in the connected forecourt environment.
Gold Sponsor: Unicode Systems – Complex IT Solutions for Petrol Stations – With over 30 years of experience, Unicode Systems is a leading provider of information systems for petrol stations and charging points in the Czech Republic and more than ten European countries. The company specialises in developing and implementing reliable, high-quality solutions that enhance the productivity and competitiveness of petrol stations, backed by comprehensive technological and IT support.
We still have availability for Silver and Networking Reception sponsor packages. If you’d like to learn more, check out the sponsor brochure on our site: sponsor brochure or contact admin.manager@ifsf.org.