Executive Conference Schedule
Sessions are located at The Fairmont | Washington, DC
The schedule is subject to change
Monday October 20th
Tuesday October 21st
Wednesday October 22nd
7:00am – 11:30am
NGA CEO Share Group Meeting
(Share Group Members Only)
NGA CEO Share Group Meeting
(Share Group Members Only)
9:00am – 11:00am
NGA Executive Committee Meeting
(Committee Members Only)
NGA Executive Committee Meeting
(Committee Members Only)
9:00am – 11:00am
NGA Foundation Board of Regents Meeting
(Board Members Only)
NGA Foundation Board of Regents Meeting
(Board Members Only)
11:30am – 12:30pm
Welcome Luncheon & Opening Remarks
Welcome Luncheon & Opening Remarks
12:30pm – 1:15pm
Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
1:15pm – 2:00pm
Grocery 2025 & Beyond
Trends shaping the future of grocery retail.
Grocery 2025 & Beyond
Trends shaping the future of grocery retail.
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Networking Break
Networking Break
2:30pm – 3:15pm
Main Street Economics
Economic insights for independent grocers.
Main Street Economics
Economic insights for independent grocers.
3:15pm – 4:00pm
Rethinking the Center Store
Boosting relevance and revenue.
Rethinking the Center Store
Boosting relevance and revenue.
4:00pm – 4:45pm
The Future of Retail Tech
Innovating to stay competitive.
The Future of Retail Tech
Innovating to stay competitive.
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Opening Reception
Benefiting NGA Foundation
Opening Reception
Benefiting NGA Foundation
6:15pm – 8:00pm
NGA Executive Committee Dinner
(Committee Members Only)
NGA Executive Committee Dinner
(Committee Members Only)
7:00am – 8:00am
NGA Board of Directors Breakfast
(Board Members & Invited Guests Only)
NGA Board of Directors Breakfast
(Board Members & Invited Guests Only)
7:30am – 8:00am
Networking Breakfast
Networking Breakfast
8:00am – 10:45am
NGA Board of Directors Meeting
(Board Members & Invited Guests Only)
NGA Board of Directors Meeting
(Board Members & Invited Guests Only)
8:00am – 8:45am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
AI in Grocery & Elevating Food Service
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
AI in Grocery & Elevating Food Service
9:00am – 9:45am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Tech-Driven Ops & Sustainability Strategies
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Tech-Driven Ops & Sustainability Strategies
10:00am – 10:45am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Understanding Gen Z & Retail Media Insights
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Understanding Gen Z & Retail Media Insights
11:00am – 11:45am
Inside the Aisle
What Today’s Shoppers Really Want
Inside the Aisle
What Today’s Shoppers Really Want
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Keynote Luncheon
Keynote Luncheon
1:45pm – 2:30pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Security Threats, Customer Connection, Partners for Growth
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Security Threats, Customer Connection, Partners for Growth
2:45pm – 3:30pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Fresh Merchandising, Customer Connection, Partners for Growth
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Fresh Merchandising, Customer Connection, Partners for Growth
3:45pm – 4:15pm
MAHA Movement
Healthier Communities Through Grocery
MAHA Movement
Healthier Communities Through Grocery
4:15pm – 5:00pm
Leadership Lessons
Building Stronger Teams & Stores
Leadership Lessons
Building Stronger Teams & Stores
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Networking Reception
Networking Reception
6:15pm – 7:00pm
NGA Board of Directors Reception
(Board Members & Invited Guests Only)
NGA Board of Directors Reception
(Board Members & Invited Guests Only)
7:00pm – 9:00pm
NGA Board of Directors Dinner
(Board Members & Invited Guests Only)
NGA Board of Directors Dinner
(Board Members & Invited Guests Only)
7:30am – 8:00am
Networking Breakfast
Networking Breakfast
8:00am – 8:30am
Washington in Focus
What Every Grocer Needs to Know
Washington in Focus
What Every Grocer Needs to Know
8:30am – 9:00am
Private Label Power
Unlocking Growth Opportunities
Private Label Power
Unlocking Growth Opportunities
9:00am – 9:30am
Networking Break
Networking Break
9:30am – 10:00am
Adapting for Tomorrow
Future-Proof Strategies for Grocers
Adapting for Tomorrow
Future-Proof Strategies for Grocers
10:00am – 10:30am
M&A in Grocery
Seizing Growth Opportunities
M&A in Grocery
Seizing Growth Opportunities
10:30am – 11:15am
Unlocking Insights from the FMS Financial Report
A Roadmap for Success
Unlocking Insights from the FMS Financial Report
A Roadmap for Success
11:15am – 12:00pm
Leadership Panel
Navigating the Future of Grocery
Leadership Panel
Navigating the Future of Grocery

