Las Vegas, NV – The NGA Show 2025 officially begins today, bringing together independent grocers, wholesalers, and industry leaders for a day packed with education, networking, and inspiration.
Sunday’s Education Highlights
Breakfast Roundtables – Peer-driven discussions on topics including traceability/FSMA compliance, e-commerce, AI in retail, local and more, kick off the day’s schedule from 9am-10:15am.
Technology Innovation Summit – This year’s NGA Technology Innovation sessions will put the emphasis on accessibility and practicality, with a special emphasis on improving and empowering the customer experience. Among the companies represented onstage will be Instacart, GroceryShopii, Flashfood, Birdzi, Sifter, Recall InfoLink, Shook Kelley, and King Retail Solutions. The Summit runs from 10:30am-1:45pm.
Financial Symposium presented by FMS Solutions – Providing strategies for budgeting, profitability, and financial planning to strengthen business stability. The session aims to equip participants with tools to explore M&A opportunities, plan expansions, or seek cost-control solutions.
A major highlight of the day will be the Opening Keynote Session, sponsored by KraftHeinz, featuring Admiral William McRaven, a U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral, best-selling author, and renowned leadership expert. McRaven will share powerful lessons on resilience, decision-making, and leadership under pressure—insights that independent grocers can apply to navigate industry challenges and drive success in their businesses.
“We’re honored to welcome Admiral William McRaven as our opening keynote,” said Greg Ferrara, President and CEO of the National Grocers Association. “His leadership insights and invaluable experience will offer practical takeaways to drive success in today’s competitive grocery industry and set the stage for a powerful NGA Show.”
The NGA Show 2025 runs February 23-25 at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, featuring 340+ exhibitors, 50+ education sessions, and exclusive networking events tailored to the needs of independent grocery professionals.
For more information, visit www.thengashow.com. The event is sponsored by the National Grocers Association and produced by Clarion Events Inc.
