2023 Annual Conference | November 1-3, 2023 | Orlando, FL
Orlando. Unbelievably Real.
It’s true: Orlando is a magical place. A short ride from the bright lights are outdoors adventures such as 72-degree springs and airboat rides in the headwaters of the Everglades. Whether you’re a theme park enthusiast, golfer, bird watcher, foodie, water sports fanatic, sun worshipper, arts patron, serious shopper or anything in between, you’re always welcome here. The possibilities are endless. And wonder is always within reach. It’s the getaway you deserve — and you’ll only find it in Orlando with SIGMA.
SIGMA Hotel Block Policy
The SIGMA block at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is for the exclusive use of registered attendees to the SIGMA 2023 Annual Conference. To ensure as many registered attendees as possible can get a room in SIGMA’s block, registration to the conference is required before access to the SIGMA room block is received. Once a registration is complete and paid, a link to the hotel to reserve a room will be provided. One hotel room per registration is allowed.
Please contact SIGMA at [email protected] or 703-709-7000 if you have any questions
Experience the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Make your time in Florida with SIGMA extraordinary at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. Located on a lush, 500-acre property, the resort is the ideal location for the SIGMA 2023 Annual Conference. Experience the new Grande Lakes Waterpark featuring a lazy river, Headwaters Slide Tower with three waterslides, restful lagoons, and luxury cabanas, or try out the challenging 18-hole golf course, designed by PGA legend Greg Norman. Stretch out in modern rooms offering luxury bedding, marble bathrooms, 65-inch HDTVs, and sweeping views of the resort. Select from several enticing in-house dining options, from Italian fare at Primo to a farm-to-table menu and craft beer at Whisper Creek Farm. JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes provides an exceptional experience that you and your team will not soon forget.
Weather
In early November, the weather in Orlando is usually comfortable with early morning lows mostly in the mid 60s F and afternoon high temperatures mostly in the 70s F. You can’t rule out a stray shower, so packing an umbrella or rain jacket is advised.
Dining Guide
Between MICHELIN Guide restaurants, celebrity chefs and local James Beard honorees, family-friendly feasts, sleek lounges, dazzling nightclubs, sports-focused pubs, gourmet food trucks, breweries, wineries, and more, you will never run out of amazing things to eat and drink in Orlando — no matter your budget or preferences.
Click Here to Explore Orlando Restaurants
Things to Do
Orlando is the perfect destination thanks to wondrous diversity that ensures an unforgettable visit filled with unique experiences for every individual. In short, you’ll never run out of things to do in Orlando — and you’ll make cherished memories while you’re at it! From theme parks, to shopping, to ecotourism — there is something for everyone in Orlando!
JW Marriott Activities
The JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes is a family friendly resort with a water park and lazy river on site.
Click Here for Information on Hotel Amenities and Activities
Theme Parks
The hotel concierge can assist with tickets to any Disney or other theme park attractions. Although SIGMA does not have a discount available for tickets, there is complimentary shuttle service to various parks, from the hotel.
For Disney aficionados, on October 31st Disney celebrates Halloween. Then magically overnight, on November 1st when the parks open they are decorated for Christmas. It is something to experience!
Our Conferences
Event Details
Dates:
November 1-3, 2023
Location:
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando Florida
Hotel information:
Date:
November 1-3, 2023
Location:
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Orlando, FL
About us
America’s Leading Fuel Marketers is the national trade association representing fuel marketers & convenience store chain retailers in the United States & Canada.
Contact us
A member of the SIGMA staff will reply as soon as possible.
price plan
Registration Rates
Early Bird Rates Until 7/15 | Regular Rates 7/16 – 9/9 | Late/Onsite Rates After 9/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
SIGMA Member Rate BEST RATE! | $875 | $1,000 | $1,175 |
Fuel Foundation Rate*
|
$725 | ||
Non-Member/Business Services Partner Rate
| $3,000
| ||
SIGMA Strategic, Gold, or Silver Partner Rate | $1000 | ||
Spouse/Guest Rate*
| $400
| $450
| $500
|
Refund Policy: Full Refund deadline is 9/23/23; Partial Credit deadline is 10/6/23; No credits or transfers to future meetings after 10/6/23
*Spouse/Guest Rate is for those not involved in the industry. It is not applicable to additional registrants from the same member company.
*Contact SIGMA at [email protected] for information on The Fuel Foundation rate
Registration Policy
Payment must be received within 30 days of registration to guarantee registration rate. Any registration having balance due after 30 days may cancelled or subject to current registration rate. All registrations need to be paid in full prior to the start of the conference.
Credit Card Policy
Due to new credit card processing rules, SIGMA is no longer able to accept credit card information on mailed/emailed/faxed forms.
If you are unable to register online, please call the SIGMA office at 703-709-7000
Tuesday, October 31
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SIGMA Registration Open
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
SIGMAPAC Reception
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Marketer Legal Counsel Section Dinner
(Section Members Only)
Marketer Legal Counsel Section Dinner
(Section Members Only)
Wednesday, November 1
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SIGMA Open Scramble Golf Tournament
SIGMA Open Scramble Golf Tournament
(Separate Sign Up and Fee Required)
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Marketer Legal Counsel Section Program
(Section Members Only)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SIGMA Registration and Hospitality
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Opening General Session
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Orientation Session for New Members, Prospective Members, and First-Timers
(By Invitation)
5:15 PM -6:00 PM
Reception for New Members, Prospective Members, and First-Timers
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Time Available for Networking and Dinner
10:30 PM – Midnight
Hosted Late Night Gathering
Thursday, November 2
6:00 AM
Wall Street Journal Deliveries
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM
Prayer Breakfast
7:30 AM – 8:50 AM
Buffet Breakfast
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SIGMA Registration and Hospitality
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Education Session
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Guest Breakfast
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Update Your Professional Headshot
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Legislative Issues Briefing
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Experience Orlando (On Your Own)
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch Education Session
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Buffet Lunch
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Education Sessions
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
All Industry Reception
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Time Available for Networking and Dinner
10:30 PM – Midnight
Hosted Late Night Gathering
Friday, November 3
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Buffet Breakfast
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
SIGMA Business Meeting and General Session
11:30 AM
Departures
Experience the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Make your time in Florida with SIGMA extraordinary at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. Located on a lush, 500-acre property, the resort is the ideal location for the SIGMA 2023 Annual Conference. Experience the new Grande Lakes Waterpark featuring a lazy river, Headwaters Slide Tower with three waterslides, restful lagoons, and luxury cabanas, or try out the challenging 18-hole golf course, designed by PGA legend Greg Norman. Stretch out in modern rooms offering luxury bedding, marble bathrooms, 65-inch HDTVs, and sweeping views of the resort. Select from several enticing in-house dining options, from Italian fare at Primo to a farm-to-table menu and craft beer at Whisper Creek Farm. JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes provides an exceptional experience that you and your team will not soon forget.
Weather
In early November, the weather in Orlando is usually comfortable with early morning lows mostly in the mid 60s F and afternoon high temperatures mostly in the 70s F. You can’t rule out a stray shower, so packing an umbrella or rain jacket is advised.
Dining Guide
Between MICHELIN Guide restaurants, celebrity chefs and local James Beard honorees, family-friendly feasts, sleek lounges, dazzling nightclubs, sports-focused pubs, gourmet food trucks, breweries, wineries, and more, you will never run out of amazing things to eat and drink in Orlando — no matter your budget or preferences.
Click Here to Explore Orlando Restaurants
Things to Do
Orlando is the perfect destination thanks to wondrous diversity that ensures an unforgettable visit filled with unique experiences for every individual. In short, you’ll never run out of things to do in Orlando — and you’ll make cherished memories while you’re at it! From theme parks, to shopping, to ecotourism — there is something for everyone in Orlando!
JW Marriott Activities
The JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes is a family friendly resort with a water park and lazy river on site.
Click Here for Information on Hotel Amenities and Activities
Theme Parks
The hotel concierge can assist with tickets to any Disney or other theme park attractions. Although SIGMA does not have a discount available for tickets, there is complimentary shuttle service to various parks, from the hotel.
For Disney aficionados, on October 31st Disney celebrates Halloween. Then magically overnight, on November 1st when the parks open they are decorated for Christmas. It is something to experience!
Opening General Session
Wednesday, November 1st 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Are you capitalizing on A.I. for Your Marketing?
Ernie Harker, Ernburn
Artificially Intelligent text, image, and video generators are revolutionizing the way your competitors produce marketing materials. Early adopters who learn how to use them will be faster, more creative, and more efficient.
C-store Branding expert, Ernie Harker will introduce you to some powerful A.I. tools and explain how to use them to visually multiply your marketing team, accelerate production, and improve your results. He’ll open minds to the limitless potential to create social media posts, product photos, website designs, conduct research, and more! He’ll also teach the steps to define brand strategy that your marketing professionals can use to guide A.IO. prompts to deliver useful, on-brand results.
Take-aways
Learn what kind of A.I. tools are available.
Learn how to prompt these tools to get useful, on-brand material.
Learn strategies to improve the quality and quantity of your messaging.
SIGMA Open Scramble Golf Tournament
Ritz Carleton Golf, Orlando, Grande Lakes
Wednesday, November 1st | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM Shotgun Start
The Central Florida landscape provided inspiration to legendary golf course designer Greg Norman, who worked with nature to create challenging greens, wide fairways and hazards. The 18-hole championship course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and tests the abilities of every skill level.
Cost: $300/person
Rental Clubs: $75 (add to your registration to reserve your clubs, pay the Clubhouse directly)
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