UKIFDA Expo & Conference 2026: UKIFDA Reveals Event Awards Sponsors Line-Up

24th November 2025

The Fuel Distribution Association (UKIFDA) has announced the sponsors supporting the UKIFDA EXPO & Conference 2026, which takes place on 15 -16 April 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

Sponsored by Phillips 66, the event’s headline sponsor partner, the EXPO & Conference will bring together leading names from across the sector under the theme ‘Shaping the Future of Liquid Fuels’.

This year’s sponsors represent the strength and diversity of the sector’s supply chain, each helping to create an engaging and vibrant event experience. In addition to headline sponsor Phillips 66, tank monitoring technology specialist Otodata is sponsoring the Drinks Reception, the lively precursor to the ever-popular Expo Dinner, hosted this year by sponsor Prema Energy. Prema Energy is a leading renewable fuel supplier supporting the industry’s transition to low-carbon liquid energy solutions.

Taking pride of place outside the centre will be fuel tanker dealer Just Tankers, sponsor of the Outside Space, while AIM Recruit brings its vibrant energy to the Café Area, with road tanker manufacturer Lakeland Tankers sponsoring the much-appreciated Coffee Bike.

The UKIFDA Awards 2026 will once again celebrate excellence and innovation across the liquid fuel distribution sector, proudly supported by:

• Young Person of the Year Award (sponsored by Just Tankers)
• Depot of the Year Award (sponsored by Pen Underwriting)
• Driver of the Year Award (sponsored by OAMPS Hazardous Industries)
• Customer Service Award (sponsored by Worldpay)
• Green Award (sponsored by Oilshield)
• Innovation Award (sponsored by Fuel Oil News)

These valued sponsors help showcase the people, businesses and initiatives driving the industry forward from safety and service quality to sustainability and innovation. Full award details, including how to nominate, will be announced soon.

Commenting on the sponsorship status, Ken Cronin, CEO of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), said:

“UKIFDA extends sincere thanks to all partners for their continued support and commitment to the industry’s shared progress.

“With strong sponsorship backing and an exciting awards programme ahead, UKIFDA EXPO & Conference 2026 promises to be an unmissable highlight in the industry calendar, bringing together expertise, innovation and collaboration as we ‘Shape the Future of Liquid Fuels’, together.”

Find out more about the event and the last remaining exhibitor spaces by contacting Dawn Shakespeare, UKIFDA’s membership and events manager, at ds@ukifda.org.