The N.G.A. Show offers a business learning experience that allows you and your staff to focus on how your company should respond to industry and marketplace trends and issues that will translate into greater success and growth. From competing with the supercenters and other emerging formats, to health and wellness, to taking advantage of the latest technology, our educational programs focus squarely on how your company can better control costs and drive more sales.
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2012 Preliminary Schedule
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Asparagus Club and G-PEC Golf Tournament |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Show Registration and Ticket Exchange – Opens |
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012 | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Show Registration and Ticket Exchange |
| 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Financial Symposium |
| 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | IGA Global Rally Business Sessions |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | University Case Study Competition |
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Washington Town Hall Meeting |
| 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Opening Keynote Session |
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Convention Registration and Ticket Exchange |
| 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM | Super Breakfast Sessions |
| 7:00 AM - 7:55 AM | Asparagus Club Breakfast & Meeting |
| 8:15 AM - 10:45 PM | Concurrent Workshops |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | General Session |
| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Expo Opens/Silent Auction Opens |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Idea Exchange Sessions |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | University Case Study Competition |
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Best Bagger Championship |
| 5:00 PM -- 6:30 PM | Creative Choice Awards |
| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | IGA Awards of Excellence Banquet |
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Show Registration and Ticket Exchange |
| 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM | Super Breakfast Sessions |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 PM | Concurrent Workshops |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | General Session |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Concurrent Workshops |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | WGA Luncheon |
| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Expo Opens/Silent Auction Opens |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Idea Exchange Sessions |
| 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Chairman's Gala Reception Hosted by The Asparagus Club |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Chairman's Dinner and Gala |
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Merchandising Magic presented by Harold Lloyd |
| 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Store Tours |