National Grocers Association

2026 Fresh Summit
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-17 | The Westin St. Louis, 811 Spruce St, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Join us for the NGA Fresh Summit, taking place from June 15th to 17th, 2026, in the dynamic city of St. Louis, MO. This Summit is tailored for grocery leaders dedicated to store operations and merchandising, with a focus on enhancing the bottom line through fresh produce, dairy, deli, bakery, food service, and meat. Attendees will have the opportunity to dive deep into product insights, marketing strategies, merchandising techniques, and other critical areas of interest. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry peers and explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of grocery.

The Executive Leadership Development Program
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-04 | Cornell Univeristy, Ithaca, NY, United States
The Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), sponsored by PepsiCo, is a high-impact learning opportunity encompassing intense, interactive instruction presented by a mix of respected academics and industry leaders. Participants develop their leadership skills so they can better implement organizational and cultural changes in their companies.

2026 Fly-In for Fair Competition
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-20 | The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join other independent retailers, wholesalers, and state association executives in Washington, D.C. to advocate for a level playing field in the grocery industry by calling for enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act and legislation to reform credit card routing to lower swipe fees. We will also call on Congress to pass a strong Farm Bill that ensures grocery retail remains at the center of delivering nutrition assistance through SNAP. During the Fly-In you will meet with your representatives on Capitol Hill, discuss the pressing issues that are affecting your business, and help NGA to positively impact the policymaking process.

WGA Sync Up
2026-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/wga-sync-up/
The WGA Sync Up is your virtual midyear momentum boost! Free and designed for women in the grocery industry and our allies. Reconnect with your goals, reflect on your growth since last year’s Symposium, and gear up for what’s ahead.

The NGA Leadership Institute
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-15 | George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, 22121, United States
The NGA Leadership Institute At George Washington’s Mount Vernon April 13–15, 2026 The NGA Leadership Institute is a transformational leadership program designed exclusively for grocery leaders ready to elevate their organizational impact. Hosted at the prestigious George Washington’s Mount Vernon, this immersive experience blends executive leadership development with an exclusive opportunity

The NGA Show 2026
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-03 | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 89109, United States
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®.

Normalizing Local Product Data: Unlocking Bigger Benefit Baskets for Independent Grocers
2025-11-19 14:00 - 14:45 (America/Denver) | NY
Independent grocers face unique challenges when it comes to benefit program eligibility and product data complexity. This session explores how normalizing local product data can unlock bigger benefit baskets and drive sales growth. Learn why independent store data differs from national chains, how benefit providers rely on clean, standardized product data, and best practices—like APL filtering—to expand acceptance of private label, fresh, and locally sourced products. Discover actionable strategies to optimize APL management and help your customers use more of their benefits in your stores.

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2025 Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-22 | The Fairmont, 2401 M St NW, Washington, DC, 20037, United States
The Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit is NGA’s annual event for decision-makers and leadership teams to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through in-depth forecasts on the future of the industry, outlooks of emerging economic and business trends, and opportunities to strengthen relationships with trading partners throughout the supply chain. From sessions focused on the future of policy and technology to the state of the independent, this summit pairs high-impact education and networking with the unique opportunity to meet with federal representatives who craft policies affecting your business.

Pricing with Confidence: Turning Insights into Action
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | NY
Join NGA and ClearDemand for a conversation about price optimization for the real world. We’ll talk about implementing a tool and how to overcome challenges, we’ll show you how grocers can understand KVIs and category roles, use elasticity insights to set the prices that grow revenue/profit and build loyalty, adjust quickly for holidays and competitive moves, prove the value of pricing decisions with clear results. You’ll leave with actionable ideas you can put into practice right away – keeping your pricing relevant, competitive, and profitable.

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EBT Skimming: Deceptively Easy-How to Protect your Business and Your Customers
2025-10-01 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | NY
This informational session will help grocers understand how EBT card skimming fraud occurs and the impact on SNAP customers and store operations. Participants will learn how skimming attacks are carried out, the warning signs to watch for, and practical steps to reduce risk. We will cover:

tools and techniques for visually inspecting point-of-sale devices
hardware add-ons and tamper-evident measures to secure equipment
an overview of the transition from magnetic stripe EBT cards to chip-enabled cards (insert/tap) and what it means for grocers.
