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®.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

2026 WGA Symposium
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-16 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, United States
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!

2026 NGA Executive Conference
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-22 | Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States

2027 NGA Show
2027-01-31 - 2027-02-02 | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 89109, United States
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.

2028 NGA Show
2028-02-27 - 2028-02-29 | Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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.

2029 NGA Show
2029-03-04 - 2029-03-06 | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 89109, United States

2030 NGA Show
2030-03-03 - 2030-03-05 | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 89109, United States

2031 NGA Show
2031-03-02 - 2031-03-04 | Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
