NETWORK
Category
Connect
Category Connect 1:1 Speed Meetings
Guaranteed value-added program – Do business all in one room
Replacing Retailer Connect, this new face-to-face program brings together retailers and exhibitors to have one-on-one meetings to discuss products, services and/or solutions in their respective categories! This is a first-come-first-booked program with guaranteed meetings!
20 Exhibitors & 20 Retail Grocers
15-Minute Meetings
10 Meetings Total
Competitive Program
Preliminary Categories for GIC 2025
BEVERAGES
DESSERTS
DISTRIBUTOR
ETHNIC
EQUIPMENT
FROZEN
FRUIT/PRODUCE
HMR
IMPORT/EXPORT
MEAT/DELI
NATURAL & ORGANIC
PACKAGING
PAPER PRODUCTS
PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
POS SYSTEMS
PRIVATE LABEL
SEAFOOD
SNACKS
TECHNOLOGY/IT
TRAINING & HR
Categories may be switched out depending on the needs and demand of the program.
Date
Tues. Oct. 28, 2025
Time
12PM – 3PM EST
Location
Toronto Congress Centre – North Building, Ballroom A. B
Connect with Vendors
Speed Network with Top Vendors at Category Connect
Connect with vendors across multiple categories to discover new products and services that can support your grocery operations. Category Connect offers 10 back-to-back speed networking meetings. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Retailer Attendee by Type
1,500+
companies in the grocery industry
600+
booths
5,600+
key decision-makers, buyers, and thought leaders