About

Each year, the CGA Strategic Conference is the most productive, well-attended, annual gathering of the California grocery industry. CGA brings together the top retail decision-makers representing the broad spectrum of California’s grocery industry and leading suppliers for this one-of-a-kind, business-building conference.

The conference offers a variety of targeted educational sessions and signature keynote addresses designed to provide attendees with immediate takeaways and insights from industry thought-leaders. Here, you will learn from high-caliber experts and discover the trends and issues that are surfacing and will affect your business. Gain tangible insights that you can use right away to improve your business.

CGA understands that your time out of the office needs to be productive. How does multiple, pre-scheduled appointments with many of your top partners sound? More than 800 pre-scheduled business meetings, engaging exhibits and various networking events provide a productive and efficient way to build your connections and optimize your time at the conference.

“You all produce the best regional event I’ve attended in many years, and I heard many attendees speak so highly of both the opportunities and also the sense of community you’ve built. I also saw an exciting and unexpected mix of newer suppliers offering a mix of authentic and innovative products, better than some of the national shows I attend.” Arlin Wasserman, Partner, Changing Tastes

CGA Strategic Conference Planning Committee