Executive Conference 2026
Executive Conference is the National Grocers Association's annual event for decision-makers and leadership teams in the independent grocery industry.
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
- Dates
- October 20–22, 2026
- Venue
- Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
- Price
- $995 retailer/wholesaler; $1,595 associate; $295 spouse
- Audience
- Independent grocery owners, operators, CEOs, senior leaders, suppliers and service providers
TL;DR
- Executive Conference 2026 runs October 20–22 at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois.
- Listed registration prices are $995 for retailer/wholesaler, $1,595 for associate, and $295 for spouse.
- The conference covers forecasts for the independent grocery industry's future, emerging economic and business trends, and trading-partner relationships across the supply chain.
- It is the National Grocers Association's annual event for decision-makers and leadership teams in the independent grocery industry.
About
Executive Conference is organized by the National Grocers Association as its annual event for independent grocery decision-makers and leadership teams. The event is designed for owners, operators, CEOs, senior leaders, and the suppliers and service providers supporting independent grocery companies. Sponsorship opportunities are available for brands seeking exposure to senior leaders, with inquiries directed to ancepollaro@nationalgrocers.org.
Source: nationalgrocers.org/news-events/executive-conference/executive-conference-faqs
Who you'll find in the room
Independent grocery leadership
Owners, operators, CEOs, and senior leaders of independent grocery companies.
Supply-chain partners
Suppliers and service providers that support independent grocery companies.
Featured speakers
1 listedCaptain Christopher J. Cassidy, USN (Ret.)
Keynote speaker
Venue & travel
Venue
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601Getting there
The group room rate is $325.00 per night before city and state taxes.
Getting there
The housing cutoff is September 28.
Questions people ask
6 answeredExecutive Conference 2026 runs October 20–22, 2026.
Executive Conference 2026 takes place at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois.
Listed registration prices are $995 for retailer/wholesaler, $1,595 for associate, and $295 for spouse.
Owners, operators, CEOs, senior leaders of independent grocery companies, and the suppliers and service providers that support them attend.
It is worth considering when the event's subject matter and audience match your objectives. Review the published agenda and your team's goals before deciding.
Smart casual is a practical default for a business conference; the organizer does not publish a dress code.
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