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YOUR PRIORITIES.
YOUR PATH.

E+SD is where strategy meets store innovation. Gain a broader view of the forces shaping food retail through mainstage conversations, then explore focused breakout sessions across energy, refrigeration, sustainability, technology, store development and compliance. Choose the topics most relevant to your work and chart your own course through the program.




Industry Experts Shaping the Conversation

Meet the leaders guiding the 2026 program and helping drive solutions across energy, refrigeration, and store development.

2026 E+SD COMMITTEE

Kyle Baker, PE

Principal Refrigeration Engineer, Design and Engineering, H-E-B, 2026 E+SD Committee Co-Chair

John Driscoll

VP, Construction & Store Development, Weis Markets, Inc., 2026 E+SD Committee Co-Chair

2026 E+SD Goals



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Power Progress Through Innovation

Discover forward-thinking strategies and solutions that help grocery retailers optimize operations and future-proof their businesses.

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Embrace Technology for Smarter Retail

Explore AI-driven tools and emerging technologies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and empower your workforce in an increasingly automated retail landscape.

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Navigate Change with Confidence

Gain expert insights into evolving regulations, sustainability standards, and compliance challenges.

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Collaborate for Learning and Leadership

Engage in expanded peer-to-peer exchanges, immersive store tours, and real-world demonstrations that turn innovation into actionable strategies.



Networking & Collaboration

Take a look at the event's peer-to-peer interaction opportunities.


ESD 2026

E+SD 2025 in Pictures

Browse moments from San Diego that captured the connections, innovation, and energy of this year’s event.

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Interested in Sponsoring?

Nearly 25% of attendees are in executive leadership roles. Don't miss your chance for prime exposure!

2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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We set record-level attendance numbers in 2025, let's make 2026 another year to remember!

Blog Posts

A Long-Awaited Regulatory Reset: Advancing Pragmatic Refrigeration Policy

May 28, 2026
After years of sustained advocacy, litigation and engagement across multiple administrations, FMI and its members are seeing meaningful progress on the Technology Transitions Rule and the Leak Management (Refrigerant Management) ...

Behind Every Smart Grocery Store Is a Smarter Strategy

Sep 24, 2025
When my local grocery store recently underwent a renovation, I found myself far more interested than I expected. It wasn’t flashy; no dramatic expansions, no fancy new ...

Building Smarter From Aisle Layout to AI

Jun 25, 2025
Uncertainty is no longer the exception—it’s the environment we operate in. From tariffs and supply chain delays to evolving energy and building regulations, today’s grocery retail leaders are.....


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