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The Hispanic Grocery Shopper: A Look Inside The Trends

Oct 21, 2026 (1pm - 2pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Hispanic consumers sit at the intersection of America’s most important demographic and economic growth stories. They now represent roughly one in five U.S. residents, with a younger age profile and larger average household size than the total population. These factors translate directly into more future shoppers, more family-centered baskets, and more meals to serve. Join us as we explore the how retailers can appeal to this important segment of shoppers.

Why Family Meals Matter: A Lunch & Learn with Ethnographer, June Jo Lee

Oct 29, 2026 (12:30pm - 1pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

What does "family" mean in 2026? While official data shows family households dropped from 79% in 1974 to 64% today, census figures don't tell the full story. Modern families aren't just defined by bloodlines—they're defined by how families--chosen and otherwise--show up for one another. Join us for an exclusive live Q&A exploring the FMI Foundation’s new white paper, Building Family: How American Family Life Is Changing and Why Family Meals Matter.

Beyond the Lab: November Activation

Nov 20, 2026 (12pm - 1pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Continue the connections and conversations that began at GroceryLab during this interactive virtual experience exclusively for 2026 participants. Reconnect with fellow industry leaders, engage around emerging ideas and explore opportunities to apply GroceryLab lessons within your organization. This experience is part of the four-part Beyond the Lab series. Stay tuned for more information about the topics we’ll explore together next.

FMI State Issues Retreat 2026

Dec 2 (12am) - Dec 4, 2026 (12pm US/Eastern)
Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, SC

The FMI State Issues Retreat is an annual event that brings together food retail grocery associations and food and grocery company government relations professionals from each state to discuss state and local legislative and regulatory issues. The event is open to state associations as well as retailer/wholesaler and product supplier members.

2027 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 20-23, 2027
Gaylord Pacific
Chula Vista (San Diego), CA

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

Beyond the Lab: February Activation

Feb 26, 2027 (12pm - 1pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Reconnect with the GroceryLab community for an interactive virtual experience focused on continued learning, practical application and peer engagement. Exchange perspectives, explore new approaches and build on the ideas and relationships developed in Detroit. This experience is part of the four-part Beyond the Lab series, created exclusively for 2026 GroceryLab participants. Stay tuned for information about the topics we’ll explore.

2027 Annual Meat Conference

Mar 1-3, 2027
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, TX

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

2027 SQF Conference

Mar 22-25, 2027
JW Marriott Starr Pass
Tucson, AZ

The Safe Quality Food Institute’s SQF Unites Conference gathers 600+ food safety and quality professionals from around the world to discuss and learn about the latest trends in food safety certification and the SQFI program. Attendees include retailers, producers, food processors, educators, regulators, training center and certification body personnel. The SQFI is a division of FMI.

2027 Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference

Apr 12-15, 2027
Westin Park Central Dallas
Dallas, TX

The FMI Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference provides an opportunity for loss prevention, risk management, workplace safety and crisis management professionals in the food retail industry to network and collaborate on all aspects of protecting people, reputation, and property.

2027 Future Leaders eXperience: An Online Leadership Course

Apr 29 - Aug 12, 2027
Online

This is is the industry's premier online leadership training program for retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers, designed to bridge the gap between your company's present and future success.

Beyond the Lab: April Activation

Apr 30, 2027 (12pm - 1pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Keep the GroceryLab momentum moving forward through an interactive virtual experience focused on connection, application and peer engagement. Engage with peers, share how ideas are being put into practice and continue the conversations shaping transformation across the food industry. This experience is part of the four-part Beyond the Lab series exclusively for 2026 GroceryLab participants. Stay tuned for additional details.

2027 Financial Executive and Internal Auditing Conference

May 16-18, 2027
Omni Providence Hotel
Providence, RI

The Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference is design and developed by your peers. This year's conference promises to deliver a robust education and networking program that meets your professional and educational needs.

2027 GroceryLab

Jun 8-10, 2027
Limelight Hotel
Boulder, CO

GroceryLab is where FMI members and partners will collaborate during a hands-on event where merchants, operators, technologists and brand leaders co-design a zero-friction grocery ecosystem powered by people who dare, data they trust and technology that talks.

2027 Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Conference

Jul 18-20, 2027
Four Seasons Hotel
Minneapolis, MN

The FMI Legal Conference is designed for the legal leadership of the retail and wholesale food industries, including general counsel, corporate counsel and invited retained counsel, as well as other corporate executives involved with legal issues. -Food Safety and Supplier Verification -Trends in Food Labeling and Litigation -Crisis Management CLE Credits will be awarded for this conference, pending state approval.

2027 FreshForward

Aug 2-4, 2027
Four Seasons Hotel
St Louis, MO

The FreshForward conference is an exclusive event bringing together executives in the food retail and wholesale industry with their supplier and service provider partners to explore the future of fresh. Expect a series of high-level strategic discussions and thought leadership promoting collaboration among attendees.

2027 Annual Business Conference (ABC)

Sep 13-16, 2027
Renaissance at Seaworld
Orlando, FL

Exclusive to FMI members, the FMI Annual Business Conference (ABC) offers joint business planning opportunities to discuss your growth strategies, consumer insights, pricing and promotional plans, new product introductions, and omni-channel supply chain performance enhancements. New to ABC, we now offer an open-environment tabletop option for FMI nonfood members with product categories covering general merchandise, household, health and beauty care.

2027 Supply Chain Forum

Sep 14-16, 2027
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Orlando, FL

A two-day educational event where supply chain professionals meet and connect over key challenges and changes in the food retail supply chain. Discover solutions to enhance productivity, performance, efficiency and resilience in a new climate. Near-term practical solutions and longer-term threats will be addressed as well as thought leadership and business solutions that benefit your business.

2027 Energy and Store Development Conference

Oct 4-6, 2027
Town & Country Resort
San Diego, CA

Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising.

2028 Midwinter Executive Conference

Feb 1-4, 2028
Signia By Hilton Orlando
Orlando, FL

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

2028 Annual Meat Conference

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2028
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

2028 Energy and Store Development Conference

Oct 2-4, 2028
Kalahari Resort
Round Rock (Austin), TX

Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising.

2029 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 23-26, 2029
Signia By Hilton Orlando
Orlando, FL

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

2029 Annual Meat Conference

Mar 26-28, 2029
Marriott Orlando World Center
Orlando, FL

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

2030 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 23-26, 2030
Gaylord Pacific
Chula Vista (San Diego), CA

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

2030 Annual Meat Conference

Feb 25-27, 2030
Gaylord National
National Harbor, MD

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

2031 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 22-25, 2031
Gaylord Pacific
Chula Vista (San Diego), CA

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

2031 Annual Meat Conference

Mar 3-5, 2031
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, TN

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

2032 Annual Meat Conference

Mar 8-10, 2032
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, TX

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

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