FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GROCERY IMPACT FAQ

What is Grocery Impact?

Grocery Impact is a 3-day conference with a dynamic agenda packed with leadership insights, growth-driven learning, and actionable strategies — all while connecting you with top industry leaders.

Although the full agenda isn't available yet, you can view the program overview here.

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 will be held November 5-7, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, FL.

Although the full agenda isn't available yet, you can view the program overview here.

There are different packages available to attend Grocery Impact 2025:

  • Grocery Impact Conference + Top Women in Grocery Gala
  • Grocery Impact Conference Only
  • Top Women in Grocery Gala only

For more details on packages and pricing, please visit the tickets page here.

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

For more details on packages and pricing, please visit the tickets page here.

Please see our venue page for details on how you book accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando using the Grocery impact discounted rate.

Important: 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.

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 in-person. 

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 encounter any issues, please reach out to our team by email pgevents@ensembleiq.com

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 October 5, 2025. Cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee. Registrations received after October 5, 2025, are non-refundable.

We do not offer any discount travel codes.

Grocery Impact and Top Women in Grocery Gala are open to anyone 21 years and older with purchase of a ticket package. Orlando has many amazing activities; you can explore them here.

You can find out more details and purchase tickets on Disney’s website here.

We do not offer any discount on Disney World tickets.

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 us through this page get more information on sponsorship opportunities.

TOP WOMEN IN GROCERY FAQ

As a Top Women in Grocery honoree, what do I receive?

Congratulations on being an honoree! We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Orlando. As an honoree, you will receive:

  • Complimentary entry to the Top Women in Grocery Gala including the Cocktail Reception and Hershey Dessert After Party
  • Discounted ticket to attend to Grocery Impact conference

Honorees and their guests must register with their personalized winner and guest code.

Didn't receive it? Email pgevents@ensembleiq.com for assistance.

Beginning in June, you can register for the event here. Please check your email for your personalized registration code.

Honorees and their guests must register with their personalized winner and guest code.

Didn't receive it? Email pgevents@ensembleiq.com for assistance.

Last year's event sold out early. We encourage you to register and book your hotel as soon as possible (hotel rooms at the discounted rate are limited). In order to receive your award onsite at the Top Women in Grocery Gala, you must register for the event by Oct. 1, 2025. You are able to register to attend the event through Nov. 1, if space allows 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 $499 and each guest must be registered separately.

Didn't receive your codes? Email pgevents@ensembleiq.com for assistance.

We know many of our attendees want to celebrate with their spouses, family members and friends; however, this event is appropriate for individuals age 21 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. 7, during Grocery Impact. 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.

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 dinner. If you are unable to attend the gala in person, we will mail you your award. Awards will be mailed out in November 2025. 

Yes! If you do not register by 10/1/25, your award will be mailed to the address provided when you accepted the award.

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.

Grocery Impact is a 3-day conference with a dynamic agenda packed with leadership insights, growth-driven learning, and actionable strategies — all while connecting you with top industry leaders.

Although the full agenda isn't available yet, you can view the program overview here.

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

Our team is at your disposal for any additional questions. Please feel free to reach out to us by email pgevents@ensembleiq.com

Nominations for the 2026 Top Women in Grocery Awards will open in December 2025. Sign up for Progressive Grocer's newsletter to stay informed when nominations open.

GENNEXT FAQ

As a GenNext Honoree, what do I receive?

Congratulations on being an honoree, we can’t wait to celebrate with you in Orlando. As an honoree, you receive:

  • Discounted ticket to attend to Grocery Impact conference (including the GenNext Ceremony, but excluding the TWIG Gala)

Honorees and their guests must register with their personalized winner and guest code.

Didn't receive it? Email pgevents@ensembleiq.com for assistance.

You can register for the event here. Please check your email for your personalized registration code.

Honorees and their guests must register with their personalized winner and guest code.

Didn't receive it? Email pgevents@ensembleiq.com for assistance.

Last year's event sold out early. We encourage you to register and book your hotel as soon as possible (hotel rooms at the discounted rate are limited). In order to receive your award onsite at the GenNext Ceremony, you must register for the event by Oct. 1, 2025. You are able to register to attend the event through Nov. 1, if space allows but may receive your award in the mail.

Of course! Please check your email for the code to use to register your guests.
You can view ticket information and pricing here. All guests must be registered separately.

Didn't receive your codes? Email pgevents@ensembleiq.com for assistance.

If you are attending Grocery Impact (We hope you can!), you will receive the award on stage during the GenNext Awards Ceremony on November 6, 2025. If you are unable to attend the event in person, we will mail you your award. Awards will be mailed out in November 2025. 

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 the 2026 GenNext Awards will open in January 2026. Sign up for Progressive Grocer's newsletter to stay informed when nominations open.

Our team is at your disposal for any additional questions. Please feel free to reach out to us by email pgevents@ensembleiq.com