April 7-9, 2025!

We're excited to share the new schedule for 2025!

Don't miss the largest show for fuel marketers and c-store professionals in the Upper Midwest - #UMCS2025

The Upper Midwest Convenience Store and Energy Convention (UMCS) is a joint venture between FUELING MINNESOTA and the FUELIowa trade associations consisting of more than 1,200 regular member companies and 420 associate companies in the states of Minnesota and Iowa. 

UMCS continues to grow each year and features our award winning show floor, keynote speakers, educational workshops and incredible networking opportunities including hospitality nights, expanded workshops including tracks and paths, prayer breakfast and much more.

UMCS 2025 is designed to help DRIVE YOUR BUSINESS!  

Once you register, an email will be sent from info@umcs.energy with a link to book your hotel. Do NOT call the hotel directly. You must use the link to book your room. If you have issues, please email sarah@fueliowa.com 

UMCS is the best value you will find. Experience it for yourself!

Exhibitors - Contracts, Exhibitor Information and Convention Floor Map is available on our Exhibitor Page. 

2025 Schedule At-A-Glance *

St. Paul RiverCentre  |  RC               Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel  |  IC

*Tracks and Times Subject to Change

Registration Desk Open 9am - 4pm

Workshops | RC 

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Business Owner and Management Track: 

Succession & Strategic Planning in Today's Environment

Insurance Excellence - 10 Moves You Need to Make Today

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Tank Track: 

An Analysis of Aging Tank Systems - Pat Rounds, PMMIC

SPCC Spill Plans Latest News and Updates - Have you reviewed your plan lately? Are you compliant? - Presented by EPA Representative

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Fuels Track: 

Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel - What does the Future Hold?

State of the Industry - API

3:00 - 4:00 PM
Monday Featured Speaker | RC   How is Artificial Intelligence Poised to Impact Your Business? - Aaron Brossoit

5:00 - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception & Silent Auction | IC
Open Bar & Appetizers - Preview Silent Auction Items

6:30 - 8:00 PM
Supplier Company Dinners Or Dinner On Your Own  (Network!)

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Hospitality Night & Silent Auction | IC
Open Bar & Snacks

10:00 PM
Silent Auction Bid Winners Announced | IC

 

Registration Desk Open 8am - 4pm

Workshops | RC 

8:00 - 8:45 AM
State Association Meetings | RC

9:00 - 10:00 AM
Tuesday Keynote Speaker - Ernie Harker - Author of "Your Brand Sucks"

10:00 - 4:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open | RC

12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch | RC

2:30 - 4:30 PM
Happy Hour(s) on Show Floor | RC
Complimentary Beer, Wine, Soda

6:00 - 7:30 PM
Cocktails & Plated Dinner | IC
Great Food, Fun & Open Bar

6:15 - 6:45 PM
Federal Issues - Joint Iowa and Minnesota Discussion - Rob Underwood, President, EMA | IC 

6:45 - 7:30 PM
Comedian | IC 

7:30 - 12:00 AM
Casino Night, Hospitality & Entertainment| IC
Open Bar, Snacks & FUN!

 

Registration Desk Open 8am - 12pm

Workshops | RC 

8:00 - 9:00 AM
Prayer Breakfast - Dick Bremer

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open | RC

12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch | RC

12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes

11:00 - 1:30 PM
Driver Track: 

Roadside Inspection on Show Floor 

12:30 - 1:30 PM
Hot Topics Track: 

Hemp Derived THC Products - Status on drinks, gummies, etc

Vape - What's the latest?

12:30 - 2:30 PM
Training Track: 

Operator A/B Training

Food Certification Training

For more info contact
Anne Leikam at info@umcs.energy

 

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