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SUMMARY:The NGA Leadership Institute
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/the-nga-leadership-institute/
LOCATION:George Washington’s Mount Vernon\, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy\, Mt Vernon\, 22121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation,NGA Events
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SUMMARY:WGA Sync Up
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/wga-sync-up/
LOCATION:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/wga-sync-up/
CATEGORIES:Foundation,NGA Show
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SUMMARY:2026 Fly-In for Fair Competition
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/2026-fly-in-for-fair-competition/
LOCATION:The Westin DC Downtown\, 999 9th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:NGA Events
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SUMMARY:The Executive Leadership Development Program
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/the-executive-leadership-development-program/
LOCATION:Cornell Univeristy\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation,NGA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Fresh Summit
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/2026-fresh-summit/
LOCATION:The Westin St. Louis\, 811 Spruce St\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States
CATEGORIES:NGA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 WGA Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the WGA Symposium for a dynamic blend of networking\, inspiration\, and leadership development. Let’s shape the future of women in the grocery industry together!
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/2026-wga-symposium/
LOCATION:Minneapolis–Saint Paul\, Minneapolis–Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation,NGA Events,WGA
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SUMMARY:2026 NGA Executive Conference
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URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/2026-nga-executive-conference/
LOCATION:Fairmont Chicago\, Millennium Park\, 200 North Columbus Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:NGA Events
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SUMMARY:2027 NGA Show
DESCRIPTION:As the premier event for the independent grocery industry\, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers\, wholesalers\, manufacturers\, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning\, networking\, and product discovery in Las Vegas.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/the-nga-show-2027/
LOCATION:MGM Grand Hotel & Casino\, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:NGA Show
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SUMMARY:2028 NGA Show
DESCRIPTION:As the premier event for the independent grocery industry\, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers\, wholesalers\, manufacturers\, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning\, networking\, and product discovery in Fort Lauderdale\, FL.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/2028-nga-show/
LOCATION:Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, Florida\, 33316
CATEGORIES:NGA Show
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SUMMARY:2029 NGA Show
DESCRIPTION:As the premier event for the independent grocery industry\, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers\, wholesalers\, manufacturers\, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning\, networking\, and product discovery in Las Vegas.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/2029-nga-show/
LOCATION:MGM Grand Hotel & Casino\, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:NGA Show
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SUMMARY:2030 NGA Show
DESCRIPTION:As the premier event for the independent grocery industry\, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers\, wholesalers\, manufacturers\, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning\, networking\, and product discovery in Las Vegas.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/2030-nga-show/
LOCATION:MGM Grand Hotel & Casino\, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:NGA Show
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SUMMARY:2031 NGA Show
DESCRIPTION:As the premier event for the independent grocery industry\, The NGA Show brings together grocery retailers\, wholesalers\, manufacturers\, and suppliers from across the country for three days of learning\, networking\, and product discovery in Fort Lauderdale\, FL.
URL:https://www.nationalgrocers.org/event/2031-nga-show/
LOCATION:Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, Florida\, 33316
CATEGORIES:NGA Show
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