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The 2026 NGA Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit brings together independent grocer leaders, industry executives, and policymakers in Chicago for strategic discussions on the future of the food industry and legislative lobbying in Washington D.C.
Exhibitor mix: High-level executive focus; primarily includes association partners, tech solutions, and service providers (not a traditional trade show floor).
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Venue
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium ParkHotel venue · 5,853 m² · ~1,000 people
A luxury hotel located in downtown Chicago, offering over 63,000 sq ft of versatile meeting and event space. It is a frequent venue for corporate events, conferences, and high-end B2B trade shows, located near Millennium Park.
📍 200 N Columbus Dr, IL 60601 Chicago, US
Operated by Accor
Organizer
National Grocers AssociationNonprofit · Washington, United States · Founded 1982
Trade association representing the independent supermarket industry in the U.S.
Why people attend
Independent grocers and chain executives attend to gain industry insights, influence policy, and network with peers and trading partners.
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Speakers
85 speakers at NGA Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit
Shopper Insights Consultant
"U.S. Retail Hot Buttons: Driving Change and Growth in Retail"
A shopper insights consultant whose decades of experience include 30 years at Nielsen.
Chef, Entrepreneur and Leader
"Opening Keynote"
A dynamic chef, entrepreneur and leader. Hall has appeared on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” ABC’s Emmy-winning lifestyle series “The Chew” and the Food Network show “Thanksgiving, Holiday and Halloween Baking Championships,” and is the author of the best-selling cookbook, “Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration.”
NGA Government Relations Committee Chair and Owner · Charley Family Shop N’ Save
"Introductory Remarks"
U.S. Representative (CA-18) · U.S. House of Representatives
"Congressional Visit"
Senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law
Also speaking at National Travel and Tourism Week, Destination Capitol Hill
Executive Committee Member & Board Secretary · Redner's Markets
"Meet Redner's Markets and Learn About NGA Membership"
Gary Redner is an NGA member retailer whose family’s business has grown into a thriving employee-owned regional chain since its founding in 1970. He is a member of NGA’s executive committee and currently serves as its board secretary.
Vice President · NGA Foundation
"Meet Redner's Markets and Learn About NGA Membership"
Vice President of Business Development · National Grocers Association
"Meet Redner's Markets and Learn About NGA Membership"
Speaker of the House · U.S. House of Representatives
"Speech on tax reform"
Also speaking at NACDS Annual Meeting, Executive Leadership eSchool, Business Lending Certification School
Group Vice President, Retail Commercial Strategy · Nielsen
"Communication, Education Key for Shopper Satisfaction"
Marketing Director · Metcalfe’s Market
"Communication, Education Key for Shopper Satisfaction"
Vice President of Industry Relations, Communications and Marketing · National Grocers Association
"Communication, Education Key for Shopper Satisfaction"
Senior Director Consulting, Reputation and Brand Management · Harris Insights & Analytics
"Communication, Education Key for Shopper Satisfaction"
Also speaking at QRCA Annual Conference
Principal · David Orgel Consulting LLC
"Communication, Education Key for Shopper Satisfaction"
Senior Columnist · Daily Beast
"Luncheon Keynote"
A center-right critic of American politics and pop culture, Lewis has appeared on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, C-SPAN, PBS NewsHour, ABC’s Nightline, CBS News’ Face the Nation, and HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, and has contributed to radio outlets including NPR and the BBC.
Partner and Head of Grocery, Pharmacy and Restaurants · Solomon Partners
"State of the Independent Grocer"
Executive Director · North State Grocery
"State of the Independent Grocer"
Also speaking at The NGA Show
+ 69 more speakers at this event.
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