08:00 AM
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Registration available in the lobby 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
09:00 AM
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Start the conference with breakfast, a warm welcome, and helpful information to make the most of your experience. Meet fellow attendees, get oriented to the event, and learn about the sessions, networ …
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Session & speaker details coming soon!
12:00 PM
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Enjoy lunch while connecting with fellow attendees from across the industry. Share ideas, build relationships, and meet new contacts in a relaxed setting designed to encourage conversation and meaning …
01:30 PM
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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Session & speaker details coming soon!
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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Session & speaker details coming soon!
03:30 PM
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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Take a break, grab a refreshment, and connect with fellow attendees.
04:00 PM
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Kick off The NGA Show with a keynote speaker & an industry update from association leadership. Gain fresh perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the grocery industry, hear what’s ahe …
05:30 PM
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Enjoy refreshments, expand your professional network, and engage in meaningful conversations that will set the stage for the days ahead. Whether you're renewing existing relationships or making new co …
06:30 AM
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Start the day with a fresh breakfast and an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before the main stage program begins.
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Registration available in the lobby 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
07:00 AM
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Hear from industry leaders, experts, and thought-provoking voices as they explore the trends shaping the industry. These engaging sessions provide valuable perspectives and insights to inspire new way …
08:30 AM
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Take a break, grab a refreshment, and connect with fellow attendees.
08:45 AM
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Dive deeper into the issues, trends, and opportunities shaping the industry. These interactive sessions offer practical insights, expert perspectives, and actionable takeaways attendees can bring back …
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Succession and exit planning session which addresses advance planning, coordinated transaction workstreams, adviser roles and transition alternatives ranging from family transfers to management, ESOP, …Speakers
09:30 AM
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Take a break, grab a refreshment, and connect with fellow attendees.
09:45 AM
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Dive deeper into the issues, trends, and opportunities shaping the industry. These interactive sessions offer practical insights, expert perspectives, and actionable takeaways attendees can bring back …
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Food safety is not just an operational responsibility. It is a leadership imperative that shapes customer trust, employee accountability, brand reputation, and business performance. In today's environ …
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Grocers run on thin margins and thick complexity, multiple stores, departments, vendors, and SKUs all rolled into one P&L. This session will demonstrate how modern financial management software is clo …
10:00 AM
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Explore the latest products, technologies, and solutions shaping the grocery industry.With opportunities to learn about every aspect of the grocery business, the expo floor is where industry connectio …
11:00 AM
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Speed networking sessions in the Connections Hub. Retailers and sponsors rotate through five-minute introductions, followed by a social hour for continued conversations.
12:15 PM
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Presented by Dietz & Watson.
05:00 PM
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Cheer on your state's best bagger! Baggers from across the country will vie for the championship title and a $10,000 grand prize.
06:30 AM
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Start the day with a fresh breakfast and an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before the main stage program begins.
07:00 AM
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Hear from industry leaders, experts, and thought-provoking voices as they explore the trends shaping the industry. These engaging sessions provide valuable perspectives and insights to inspire new way …
08:30 AM
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Take a break, grab a refreshment, and connect with fellow attendees.
08:45 AM
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Dive deeper into the issues, trends, and opportunities shaping the industry. These interactive sessions offer practical insights, expert perspectives, and actionable takeaways attendees can bring back …
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Independent grocers face growing pressure from national chains, e-commerce competitors, and rising operating costs. Yet some retailers are finding new ways to strengthen customer loyalty, improve stor …Moderator
09:45 AM
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Dive deeper into the issues, trends, and opportunities shaping the industry. These interactive sessions offer practical insights, expert perspectives, and actionable takeaways attendees can bring back …
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AI is rapidly becoming part of the customer experience—but for independent and regional grocers, adopting new technology isn't simply about keeping up. It's about knowing where AI can genuinely improv …
10:00 AM
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Explore the latest products, technologies, and solutions shaping the grocery industry.With opportunities to learn about every aspect of the grocery business, the expo floor is where industry connectio …
02:00 PM
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Speed networking sessions in the Connections Hub. Retailers and sponsors rotate through five-minute introductions, followed by a social hour for continued conversations.
05:00 PM
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Wrap up the conference with an evening of great conversation, food, and fun. Join fellow attendees, industry peers, and friends for a relaxed celebration of the connections, ideas, and experiences sha …