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2010 N.G.A. Annual Convention & Supermarket Synergy Showcase
February 9-12, 2010
Paris Las Vegas Hotel
Las Vegas, NV

N.G.A. 2010 Annual Convention - Opening Keynote Speaker Announced
N.G.A. is pleased to announce that this year's 2010 N.G.A. Annual Convention and Supermarket Synergy Showcase (S3) Opening Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Kraft Foods Inc., will be the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush.  Click here to read the full press release. (.pdf 32 kb)


Register Today
for the 2010 Annual Convention and Supermarket Synergy Showcase (S3). Download your registration forms here.

Register Online Retailer/Wholesaler

or download
Retailer Registration Form (.pdf 106 kb)

Register Online Manufacturer/Supplier

or download
Manufacturer Registration Form
(.pdf 108 kb)

S3 Concept Show Floor Participants

The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) enthusiastically invites you to participate in the 2010 Annual Convention and Supermarket Synergy Showcase (S3). Every year we welcome food manufacturers, service providers and grocery industry experts like you from around the world to share fresh ideas and innovative thinking about food products, services and technology that help strengthen the grocery industry and help build profits for our companies.

As a supplier, you cannot afford to miss the opportunity to put your company on center stage for the independent sector that represents over $200 billion in annual domestic sales. This event brings together community-focused retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and service suppliers all in one place. The S3 Concept Show Floor provides suppliers with an interactive, value added program available only at the 2010 N.G.A. Convention. Reach an estimated 1,500 top level executives in the grocery retailer and wholesaler industry. Connect with the decision makers and find new business contacts. You as the principal will bring new ideas and solutions to this audience to combat their most challenging business issues.

Download the 2010 Prospectus (.pdf 2,177 kb), and 2010 Participation Form (.pdf 67.4 kb), for more information.

Call our Director of Concept Show Management, Karen Voorhies or Sales Coordinator, Debbie Etter at (703) 516-0700 to talk about your company participation.Interested in advertising in iMagazine? Contact Annette M. Ott-Barnett, Senior Convention Specialist at (703) 516-8831.

2010 Participation Form
(.pdf 67.4 kb)

2010 Prospectus
(.pdf 2,177 kb)

N.G.A. Advertising Opportunities
N.G.A. is now accepting advertisements for the 2010 iMagazine featuring
the Supermarket Synergy Showcase Buyers Guide.
Industry leaders refer to the information in the guide during the convention and all year long.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be showcased at the largest industry gathering of top-level key decision-makers. For more information on these exciting opportunities, see the iMagazine, Convention Program and Banner Ads Insertion Order with pricing information
(.pdf 217 kb) and 2010 Special Tribute Offer (.pdf 144 kb) or contact Annette M. Ott-Barnett, Senior Convention Specialist at (703) 516-8831.

2010 iMagazine / Buyers Guide Advertising Opportunity
(.pdf 217 kb)

2010 Special Tribute Offer
(.pdf 144 kb)

2010 New Product Showcase Contest

This year, N.G.A. will once again host a New Product Showcase ContestThis is your opportunity to elevate your company’s profile, increase your visibility, and drive additional traffic to your concept show floor area.  Submit your new product before November 15, 2009, and have the opportunity to be selected as one of the Top 3 New Products by a panel of industry professionals.  Winning entries will be recognized at the 2010 convention.  For more information on how to submit your new product, see the 2010 New Product Showcase Contest Brochure (.pdf 837 kb and Entry Form (.pdf 128 kb).


2010 Preliminary Schedule of Events
Sunday, February 7, 2010
2:30 p.m. Game End Super Bowl Get Together
Monday, February 8, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Asparagus Club and G-PEC Golf Tournament
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Convention Registration and Ticket Exchange
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Convention Registration and Ticket Exchange
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Financial Management Symposium
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Executive Council Meetings
5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Opening Keynote Session
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Convention Registration and Ticket Exchange
6:55 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Super Breakfast Session
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
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trading Partner Business Sessions
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Grocers Awards Reception
Thursday, February 11, 2010
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Convention Registration and Ticket Exchange
6:55 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Super Breakfast Session
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
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trading Partner Business Sessions
12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Spouse Luncheon hosted by WGA
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Best Bagger Championship
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. President’s Reception hosted by Asparagus Club
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. President’s Dinner and Gala
Friday, February 12, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Closing Super Breakfast Session
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. N.G.A. Store Tours
10:00 a.m. Sightseeing Opportunities including Hoover Dam

Review of the
2009 N.G.A. Annual Convention & Supermarket Synergy Showcase
February 3-6, 2009
Paris Las Vegas Hotel • Las Vegas, NV

Order Your 2009 Workshop and
Other Session Recordings on CD-ROM
Order your Audio CD/MP3 Today! Review what you heard, hear what you missed, share with colleagues back home. This CD-Rom is for playback on PC, Mac, Laptop, or any MP3 compatible device.  The CD-Rom includes all the sessions recorded LIVE at the 2009 N.G.A. Annual Convention in Las Vegas.
Download the Order Form.

2009 N.G.A. Concept
Show Floor Wrap-Up
LINKS FROM
LAS VEGAS
  • Post-show Newsletter from the 2009 N.G.A. Annual Convention (3/25/09)
    Click here
LIVE FROM
LAS VEGAS
  • Mid-show Newsletter from the 2009 N.G.A. Annual Convention (2/6/09)
    Click here

2009 N.G.A. Convention Review in photos.


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