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: 

1:00 - 2:00 Succession & Strategic Planning in Today's Environment - Brian Schoenborn, Federated Insurance

2:00 - 3:00 Top Claims of 2024 and How to Prevent Them From Happening at your Business - Renee Andres, EMC Insurance

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Tank Track: 

1:00 - 2:00 An Analysis of Aging Tank Systems - Pat Rounds, PMMIC

2:00 - 3:00 SPCC Spill Plans Latest News and Updates - Have you reviewed your plan lately? Are you compliant? -Jeff Leiter, EMA

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Fuels Track: 

1:00 - 2:00 Renewable Diesel, SAF and Biodiesel - What does the Future Hold? - Dan Short, Marathon Petroleum 

2:00 - 3:00 State of the Industry - Tia Sutton, API

3:00 - 4:00 PM
Monday Featured Speaker | RC   Me, Myself and AI - Aaron Brossoit, Golden Shovel Agency

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
Comedians - Mary Mack & Tim Harmston | 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

9:30 - 11:45 AM 
Driver Track: 

9:30 - 10:45 AM                                           

Bulk Transport 101 - Scott Mehman, OPW Civacon | Show Floor

10:45 - 11:45 AM                               

Roadside Inspection on Show Floor - Tomasz Krolak, Minnesota State Patrol

12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch | RC

12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes

12:30 - 2:30 PM
Hot Topics Track: 

12:30 - 1:30 2025 Cannabis and Hemp - Where Have We Been & Where Are We Going? - Kirsten Libby, Libby Law Office

1:30 - 2:30 Management Excellence - Speaker TBA

12:30 - 3:30 PM
Training Track: 

12:30 - 1:30 The Ins and Outs of your Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) Equipment - Bob McDonald, Minnesota Petroleum Services

12:30 - 3:30 Operator A/B Training - Fueling Minnesota - PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Email info@umcs.energy to register.



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

 

Thank you to our 2025 Five/Four Star Sponsors