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2008 N.G.A. Annual Convention &
Supermarket Synergy Showcase


Paris Las Vegas Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
February 5-8, 2008
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Schedule of Events
Monday, February 4, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Convention Registration and Ticket Sales Exchange
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. N.G.A. Board of Directors Reception and Dinner
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Convention Registration and Ticket Sales Exchange
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Financial Management & Technology Symposium
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. N.G.A. Board of Directors Meeting & Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Trading Partner Business Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. N.G.A. Board of Directors Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Single Store Operator Executive Council Meeting
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. University Student Intern Orientation
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WGA Board Meeting
5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Opening Keynote Session
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Convention Registration and Ticket Sales Exchange
6:55 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Super Breakfast Session
7:00 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Asparagus Club Breakfast Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Workshop Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. S3 Concept Show Floor

• Asparagus Club and WGA Silent Auction

N.G.A. TV "Independently Speaking"

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. WGA Fashion Show and Luncheon
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Joint Government Relations Leadershipo Council and Wholesaler Executive Council Meeting
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. U.S.A. Best Bagger Championship – Preliminary Rounds and National Finals
4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. International Best Bagger Championship
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Grocers Awards Reception
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Movie Premier and Dessert Party - National Lampoon's Bag Boy
Thursday, February 7, 2008
6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Convention Registration and Ticket Sales Exchange
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Information Desk Open
6:55 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Super Breakfast Session
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. State Association Executive Advisory Council Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Workshop Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. S3 Concept Show Floor

• Asparagus Club and WGA Silent Auction

N.G.A. TV "Independently Speaking"

12:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Food Industry University Coalition Meeting
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Chairman’s Reception hosted by Asparagus Club
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Chairman’s Dinner and Gala featuring Franki Valli and the Four Seasons
Friday, February 8, 2008
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Information Desk Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. "Continental Breakfast with... Sessions"
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Asparagus Club and G-PEC Golf Tournament
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. "Continental Breakfast with... Sessions"
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Store Tours

Hotel Information


N.G.A. Staff Contacts


National Grocers Association
1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 250, Arlington, Virginia 22201-5758
(703) 516-0700 fax (703) 812-1821