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08:00 AM
  1. Marquee, Terrace & Boulevard Ballrooms
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  2. Registration Lobby
    8:00 am - 6:00 pm
09:00 AM
  1. Grand 121-124
    Pre-registration required. Sponsored by SpartanNash Retailers & Wholesalers: Join us for moderated table discussions on a variety of topics impacting the grocery industry. Attendees will choose from: …
02:15 PM
  1. Grand 121-124
    Speakers and details coming soon! Sponsored by FMS Solutions
  2. Grand 113-114
04:15 PM
  1. Grand Ballroom pre-function space
    Sponsored by FMS Solutions
04:45 PM
  1. Main Stage (Grand Ballroom)
    Greg Ferrara, President and CEO of NGA, and Richie Morgan, Executive Chairman of North State Grocery, Inc. and Chairman of the NGA Board, reflect on a year of progress marked by advocacy wins, enhance …
06:15 PM
  1. Grand Ballroom pre-function space
07:30 AM
  1. Main Stage (Grand Ballroom)
08:00 AM
  1. Main Stage (Grand Ballroom)
    Sponsored by WGA & Coca-Cola Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked about and transformative forces in business today, yet for many in the supermarket industry, its true impact remains …
09:15 AM
  1. To Be Announced
    The future of grocery may actually lie in the past. Pullman Market, led by Kevin Fink of Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, is redefining what innovation looks like by returning to the roots of craft, qua …
10:15 AM
  1. To Be Announced
    A year ago, Berkot's, a 16 store midwest chain, implemented in-store kiosks to enhance the in-store experience for their shoppers and increase accessibility to their rewards program. Learn more about …
  2. To Be Announced
    Inflation, tariffs and ongoing supply chain pressures are among the challenges facing retailers, manufacturers and consumers alike. Grocers are seeing margins squeezed even tighter as they partner wit …
  3. Sponsored by Clifton Allen Larson, LLC From ransomware to phishing and supply chain breaches, cyberattacks are no longer a distant risk—they’re an everyday reality for retailers, wholesalers, and supp …
11:00 AM
  1. Marquee, Terrace & Boulevard Ballrooms
  2. Connections Hub (Boulevard Ballroom)
03:30 PM
  1. Nielsen IQ Stage (Boulevard Ballroom)
    Invitation-only presentation of Exceptional Independents Awards.  Winners qualifications based on an independent or regional grocer’s investment in their stores or companies, commitment to supporting …
04:00 PM
  1. Marquee, Terrace & Boulevard Ballrooms
05:00 PM
  1. Main Stage (Grand Ballroom)
    Cheer on your state's best bagger! Baggers from across the country will vie for the championship title and a $10,000 grand prize.   Sponsored by PepsiCo
07:00 AM
  1. Main Stage (Grand Ballroom)
  2. Registration Lobby
    7:00 am - 4:00 pm
07:30 AM
  1. Main Stage (Grand Ballroom)
    Don't miss the exciting final round of the Student Case Study Competition to find out which school has the most compeling solution to help independent retailers!   Sponsored by UNFI
09:15 AM
  1. To Be Announced
    This in-depth educational workshop is designed specifically for owners and leaders of closely held and family businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of taxation, estate planning, and strategi …
10:00 AM
  1. Marquee, Terrace & Boulevard Ballrooms
02:00 PM
  1. Connections Hub (Boulevard Ballroom)
  2. Nielsen IQ Stage (Boulevard Ballroom)
    Sponsored by Nielsen IQ Enjoy networking and drinks to cheers to another successful year on the NGA Show Expo floor!
05:00 PM
  1. Producer's Pool
    Sponsored by Wakefern Food Corp.