Together, we connect, engage and celebrate Canada’s grocery industry

Join key grocery decision-makers for an impactful day of keynotes, expert panels and networking to exchange ideas, strategies and best practices.

GroceryConnex is the premier event for Canadian grocery executives, bringing retailers and manufacturers together to learn and explore innovative solutions that will shape the future of grocery.

INNOVATION STARTS WITH COLLABORATION

Each year, top-level executives across the grocery industry come togerther to share their insights, challenges and vision for the future at GroceryConnex.

Sold out year over year.

Attended by decision-makers
from the biggest retailers in the industry

CELEBRATION OF TALENTS

From emerging innovators to lifetime experts, we celebrate and hear from the outstanding award-winning leaders in the grocery industry.

Golden Pencil Award

Presented by The Food Industry Association of Canada, the Golden Pencil Award is the most coveted recognition in the industry, celebrating individuals for their lifetime achievement and significant contribution to the Canadian food industry as well as their communities. 

2026 Honourees

Brent Cator
President and CEO,
Cardinal Meats
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Michael Graydon
CEO,
Food, Health and Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP)
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Mike Lovsin
Chairman,
Freson Market Ltd.
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GenNext Awards

Presented by Canadian Grocer, the GenerationNext Awards recognize the up-and-coming leaders shaping the future of grocery, from retailers and distributors to CPG professionals and foundation leaders.

Nomination are currently open for the 2026 awards. If you know an exceptional professional under 40, shine a spotlight on their hard work.

GATHERING OF FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES

GroceryConnex 2026

Monday, November 23, 2026

Fairmont Royal York, Toronto

Canadian Room | Convention Floor (C in the elevator)

Early bird pricing active until September 30

EARLY BIRD Single ticket: $549

EARLY BIRD Table of 10: $5,390

Regular Ticket Pricing after September 30

Single ticket: $599

Table of 10: $5,890

MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SUPPORT OF OUR 2026 SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS

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