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NGA Show Kicks Off at MGM Grand Conference Center
Annual event empowers grocery retailers and wholesalers with insights, tools, and industry collaboration
Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:47pm
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The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Clarion Events have officially opened The NGA Show 2026 at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. This year's event continues its commitment to empowering retailers and wholesalers with the insights, tools, and relationships essential to navigating the rapidly evolving grocery landscape, featuring over 350 exhibits, expanded educational programming, and new networking formats.
Why it matters
The NGA Show is a critical annual gathering for the independent grocery industry, providing a platform for businesses of all sizes to strengthen operations, embrace emerging technology, and build long-term growth amid the changing dynamics of the grocery sector.
The details
The opening day programming includes Breakfast Roundtable Discussions for peer-to-peer conversations, forum-style sessions on technology, finance, and leadership, the Creative Choice Showcase celebrating excellence in independent grocery marketing and merchandising, and a keynote presentation from NGA leadership and a bestselling author focused on industry progress, resilience, and service. The show will continue over the next two days with a robust lineup of educational sessions, a bustling exhibit floor, and signature NGA programs like the Creative Choice Awards and Best Bagger National Championship.
- The NGA Show 2026 officially opened on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
- The show will continue over the next two days, February 2-3, 2026.
The players
National Grocers Association (NGA)
The National Grocers Association is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry.
Clarion Events
Clarion Events is a global events and media business that organizes dozens of exhibitions, conferences, and events each year.
Greg Ferrara
Greg Ferrara is the President and CEO of the National Grocers Association.
Richie Morgan
Richie Morgan is the Executive Chairman of North State Grocery, Inc. and Chairman of the NGA Board.
Travis Mills
Travis Mills is a NY Times Best-Selling Author of 'Tough As They Come' and will be delivering a keynote presentation at the NGA Show.
What’s next
The NGA Show will continue over the next two days, February 2-3, 2026, with a robust lineup of educational sessions, a bustling exhibit floor, and signature NGA programs.
The takeaway
The NGA Show is a critical annual event that provides independent grocery retailers and wholesalers with the insights, tools, and industry collaboration needed to strengthen operations, embrace emerging technologies, and build long-term growth in the rapidly evolving grocery sector.
