The only event designed for the grocer, by the grocer

The NGA Show brings together retailers, wholesalers, food retail industry executives, food/CPG manufacturers, and service providers for unparalleled opportunities to learn, engage, share, network, and innovate. Join over 3,500 of your industry colleagues to learn, network, and innovate.  This is Where Independents Gather®. 

2026 Dates & Location 

February 1-3, 2026 

MGM Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV  

 

Why The NGA Show?

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Actionable Insights from Top Names  

No matter your job function or the size of your operation, The NGA Show education program is designed to inspire, inform, and empower. Featuring thought leaders, trendsetters, and industry veterans, our sessions dive into the most pressing topics in retail—from emerging technologies and consumer behavior to merchandising strategies and operational excellence. Find actionable insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace. 

Where Connections Spark Opportunity

At The NGA Show, networking isn’t a side activity—it’s the main event. From meetups and interactive sessions to spontaneous conversations on the show floor, every moment is a chance to connect with industry leaders and peers. Whether you're forging new partnerships or catching up with longtime colleagues, this is where meaningful relationships—and big ideas—begin.

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Taste, Test, and Transform Your Business

This is where products come to life. Get hands-on with the newest innovations in grocery—see them, taste them, and explore what’s next. With 300+ exhibitors across center store, fresh, technology, operations, store design, and more, The NGA Show is your front-row seat to the trends and tools transforming the industry. 

Who Attends

RETAILERS
CEOs & Owners, Department Heads, Category Managers, Store Managers, IT, Finance, HR, Marketing
WHOLESALERS
Leadership, Procurement & Purchasing, Category Managers, Operations, Business Development
SUPPLIERS
Fresh, Center Store, Technology, Corporate & Operational Services, Store Design, Health & Wellness, Seasonal Merchandise

ABOUT THE NGA SHOW

The NGA Show

For over 40 years, the National Grocers Association (NGA) has represented independent supermarket operators in every congressional district across the country, and the wholesalers that service them. Also represented are affiliated associations, manufacturers, and service suppliers as well as other entrepreneurial companies that support NGA’s Mission and Philosophy. Today, the National Grocers Association remains the only trade association exclusively focused on representing the independent sector of the food industry.

Co-Located with Independent Grocers Alliance

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The NGA Show is proud to announce the continuation of its long-standing partnership with the Independent Grocers Alliance. The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) was founded in 1926 to bring family-owned, local grocery stores together under the IGA brand. Nearly a century later, the support of a nationally known brand is still giving IGA grocers the ability to compete better while simultaneously allowing them to stay true to who they are—hometown store owners in a position to meet the needs of their unique communities. Today, communities across the U.S. are being served by the second, third, and even fourth-generation local IGA grocers.

The collaboration brings exclusive content and opportunities to IGA members and all attendees of The NGA Show, highlighting insights, best practices and successes of the IGA membership. Education opportunities include a dedicated IGA education track as well as highly anticipated general sessions and the prestigious IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony.