We have reimagined our annual event to be bigger and better than ever, with an amazing and massive roster of incredible, must-attend sessions and activities! Grocery Impact is an evolution of 2022’s successful Grocery Industry Week. 

Grocery Impact will bring together the disruptors, innovators, pacesetters and leaders in grocery - present and future.
 

You must be a qualified grocery retail executive, a GenNext Honoree, Top Women in Grocery Honoree or Grocery Impact Sponsor to attend.

Grocery Impact begins around noon on Nov. 6, 2024, and ends after 11 p.m. on Nov. 8.

We have three packages available: 

• Get Inspired: Includes Sessions and Functions on Day 1 & Day 2
• Get Engaged: Includes Sessions and Functions on Day 2 and Day 3 AM*
• Get It All: Includes Sessions and Functions on Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3AM* 

*The Top Women in Grocery Gala is a separately ticketed event 
 

Yes however the Top Women in Grocery Gala is a separately ticketed event.

Business Casual.

Please see our venue page here for details on how you can reserve your sleeping room at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando.

Only make your hotel reservation directly through the linked booking site or listed phone number on this page. If you are contacted by a third-party vendor to secure your hotel room, please immediately decline. External vendors are not affiliated with Grocery Impact or Top Women in Grocery.

Of course! The event is presented by the voice of the retail food industry since 1922, Progressive Grocer.

Although there may be portions of the event that will be recorded, the only way to enjoy Grocery Impact or the Top Women in Grocery Gala is to attend live. 

You can log in to your existing registration and make any needed changes here. If you do not remember your password, simply hit “Don't know your password? Click here to reset it,” and follow the instructions in the email. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder. 

If you need to cancel your attendance at Grocery Impact or the Top Women in Grocery Gala, please send a written notice to pgevents@ensembleiq.com by Oct. 11, 2024. Cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee. Registrations received after Oct. 11, 2024, are non-refundable.

We do not offer any discount travel codes however you can find helpful articles on tips and tricks to booking affordable travel on the web!

Grocery Impact and the Top Women in Grocery Gala are open to anyone 18 years and older with purchase of a ticket package. Orlando has many amazing activities; you can explore them here.

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Absolutely beautiful! Well, it will be if our Show Director Marci can work any weather magic. The average temperature in Orlando in November is a high of 78F and low of 59F. We recommend checking your favorite weather site prior to packing for the trip. 

We love pets however only licensed service animals are welcome inside the Grocery Impact event area. 

The Hyatt Grand Cypress welcomes pets and their nature trails make an amazing place to walk them. Please visit their website to learn additional details and applicable fees. 

We do not publish any attendee lists. If you are interested in networking with our awesome attendees, please reach out to your sales rep or pgevents@ensembleiq.com to get more information on sponsorship opportunities.

Only make your hotel reservation directly through the linked booking site or listed phone number on this page. If you are contacted by a third-party vendor to secure your hotel room, please immediately decline. External vendors are not affiliated with Grocery Impact or Top Women in Grocery.

Beginning  in June, you can register for the event here. Please check your email for your personalized registration code. If you are unable to locate it, please email ktravis@ensembleiq.com. 

In order to receive your award onsite at the Top Women in Gala, you must register for the event by Oct. 1, 2024. We encourage you to register and book your travel and hotel early as hotel rooms at the discounted rate are limited. You are able to register to attend the event through Nov. 1 but may receive your award in the mail. 

Of course! Please check your email for the code to use to register guests for the Top Women in Grocery Gala. Guest tickets are $399 and each guest must be registered separately. 

We know many of our attendees want to celebrate with their spouses, family members and friends; however, this event is appropriate for individuals age 18 or older. There are several reputable child care services available in the Orlando area. 

The Top Women in Grocery Gala takes place at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando on Friday, Nov. 8. Activities begin with a Cocktail Reception at 6 p.m., with the Gala Dinner beginning at 7 p.m. and followed by our EPIC Hershey Dessert After Party. View photos from last year!

Grocery Impact is where grocery leaders will meet to exchange ideas, celebrate success and build relationships. Grocery Impact will bring together the disruptors, innovators, pacesetters and leaders in grocery – present and future – for three days of education, collaboration, networking and celebration. You can see the agenda here.

Visit the FAQ section at the top of this page for answers to any additional questions.

Our legendary TWIG Leadership Development Program focusing on Women Leadership in Grocery is now a part of Grocery Impact.

Dress code is formal cocktail reception attire. While formal attire is not required, most attendees wear cocktail dresses, pantsuits and skirts, as well as gowns. The evening is all about celebrating you! Wear whatever you want to celebrate in during our amazing evening events! We will have photo ops on our "red carpet."

If you are attending the Top Women in Grocery Gala (We hope you can!), you will receive the award on stage during the Gala. If you are unable to attend the Gala in person, we can mail you your award. Awards will be mailed out in November 2024. 
 

Yes! If you do not register by 10/1/24, your award will be mailed to the address provided when you accepted the award and submitted your headshot.

No, Progressive Grocer is pleased to provide each winner with a complimentary (and beautiful!) keepsake award. If you are contacted by a third-party vendor to purchase an award, please immediately decline. External vendors are not affiliated with Top Women in Grocery and are not authorized to solicit honorees to purchase awards.

Nominations for next year’s class of exceptional Top Women in Grocery will open in January 2025. Please follow ProgressiveGrocer.com for more details. 

First, please see if your questions are answered above in the Grocery Impact General FAQ section above. If not, you can email us at pgevents@ensembleiq.com.

Once honorees are announced, you can register for the event here. Please check your email for your personalized registration code. If you are unable to locate it, please email ktravis@ensembleiq.com.

In order to receive your award onsite during the GenNext Awards Session, you must register for the event by Oct. 1. We encourage you to register and book your travel and hotel early as hotel rooms at the discounted rate are limited. You are able to register to attend the event through Nov. 1 but may receive your award in the mail. 

Of course! Please check your email for a personalized code you can use to register one (1) guest to attend the GenNext Awards and opening night reception for $49. If you have additional guests who want to attend, they will need to register to attend Grocery Impact. 

Grocery Impact is where grocery leaders will meet to exchange ideas, celebrate success and build relationships. Grocery Impact will bring together the disruptors, innovators, pacesetters and leaders in grocery – present and future – for three days of education, collaboration, networking and celebration. You can see the agenda here.

Visit the FAQ section at the top of this page for answers to any additional questions.

If you are attending Grocery Impact, you will receive the award on stage during the GenNext Awards Session scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 4:30 p.m. 

No, Progressive Grocer is pleased to provide each winner with a complimentary (and beautiful!) keepsake award. If you are contacted by a third-party vendor to purchase an award, please immediately decline. External vendors are not affiliated with Progressive Grocer and are not authorized to solicit honorees to purchase awards.

Nominations for GenNext 2025 will open in January 2025. Please follow ProgressiveGrocer.com for more details. 

First, please see if your questions are answered above in the Grocery Impact General FAQ section above. If not, you can email us at pgevents@ensembleiq.com.