Convenience retailers and petroleum wholesalers will join both new and veteran PDI team members from August 24-27 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort
ATLANTA, GA – July 1, 2025 – Connections Live, the annual event presented by PDI Technologies to bring together leaders and innovators from the convenience industry and beyond, will take place this year from August 24-27 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado. Regarded as one of the industry’s premier training and networking events, the four-day conference offers fuel and c-store professionals the opportunity to build their skills and earn continuing education credits with in-depth, in-person training. Attendees can select from 160+ classes this year, including numerous advanced and hands-on sessions.
“Our packed agenda offers something for everyone,” said Bethany Allee, Chief Marketing Officer, PDI Technologies. “I can’t wait to see Connections Live 2025 attendees learning in the classrooms, discovering new convenience technology solutions in the lab, networking at the Expo, winning at the game tables, and having fun at our tailgate-themed Big Night Out party. No matter what role you play or how long you’ve been a part of our industry, you’ll have multiple ways to learn and connect.”
In addition to its focus on live learning opportunities, Connections Live 2025 will enable attendees to make valuable connections with peers and other industry innovators, as well as hear firsthand from distinguished industry experts. Several dynamic leaders from across the ecosystem are set to headline the Denver event, including:
- Brittany Hodak, author, podcaster, and “superfans” creator, who will serve as the Connections Live 2025 Keynote Speaker and motivate attendees with expert insights on how to build one-of-a-kind customer relationships
- PDI c-suite leaders Jimmy Frangis (Chief Executive Officer), Linnea Geiss (Chief Operating Officer), and Raghu Bongula (Chief Technology Officer)
- Additional PDI subject matter experts, including Matt Andrews (EVP, Site Solutions), Justin Baxley (SVP, Product Management), Jeff Hassman (VP and GM, Data Solutions), Mike Melson (SVP and GM, Payments & Loyalty), and Tom Di Mercurio, who recently joined the PDI team as SVP, ERP & Fuel Supply
- Several other industry innovators, including representatives from Fintech, Datalogic, Altria, bp, EBizCharge, FYIsoft, Mansfield Service Partners, Paycor, Ports Petroleum, Qualys, Quantum Services, Rovertown, SIGMA, Taiga Data, Vusion Group, and more
- Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis for GasBuddy, a PDI company
Industry ecosystem partners will participate throughout the conference, including Diamond Level sponsor Fintech, Platinum Level sponsor Datalogic, and over 25 Gold, Silver, and Bronze Level sponsors. To learn more, visit the PDI Connections Live event site. Interested attendees can register before August 15 to take advantage of the Advanced Rate savings.
About PDI Technologies
With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale ERP and logistics operations to loyalty programs and cybersecurity, we’re simplifying the industry supply chain for whatever comes next. Visit the PDI Technologies website.
About Connections Live
Presented annually by PDI Technologies, Connections Live is the industry’s premier training and networking event bringing together global leaders and innovators in the fuel, convenience, and retail industries. Connections Live features in-person training, expansive networking, and educational opportunities, all with the goal of accelerating innovation across the convenience ecosystem. To learn more and register for Connections Live 2025 (August 24-27 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado), visit connections.live.
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