See you at the 2026 Innovation Expo!
Fall 2026
Thank you for attending this year’s event!
The energy at the 2025 WGA Innovation Expo—an event that brought together nearly 450 attendees—was at an all-time high this year at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. It was brought to the conversations on the show floor, the connections made between each session, and everywhere in between. The enthusiasm and engagement were truly inspiring, and we can’t thank you enough for being part of this dynamic event and helping create an atmosphere that celebrates innovation and collaboration in Wisconsin’s grocery industry!
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, September 30th
8:00 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. Owner’s Meeting Breakfast
9:15 a.m. WGA Annual Meeting – WGA Leadership
9:30 a.m. State & Federal Update
10:00 a.m. Empowering Teams with Financial Clarity
11:00 a.m. Omnichannel Marketing Panel
12:00 p.m. WI Women Grocer Network Luncheon
12:00 p.m. Wisconsin Grocery Industry Trade Show
4:00 p.m. Great Wisconsin Bag-Off Championship
6:00 p.m. WGA Awards Banquet
Connect & Network
Meet your grocery friends and make new connections in the grocery industry throughout Wisconsin.
Yell & Cheer
Enter your best bagger or choose a favorite contestant to cheer on at the Great Wisconsin Bag-Off Championship. Reserve your baggers spot here.
Learn Together
Join us for some of the most dynamic and insightful panels and sessions at the WGA Innovation Expo. The Omnichannel Marketing Panel will include top-tier marketing minds from Wisconsin’s grocery and convenience sectors come together to share their expertise on omnichannel success.
Wisconsin Women Grocers Network luncheon will feature influential women shaping policy and progress in Wisconsin. This is a unique opportunity to network with trailblazers, gain a behind-the-scenes look at the policymaking process, and be inspired by the powerful voices moving our state forward.
Tradeshow Floor is SOLD OUT! Still want to get your product in front of retailers?
If you’re a small, Wisconsin-based company, there’s still an opportunity to participate. We’re offering limited space in our local room featuring tabletop displays at the Expo.
