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Our conferences and events are an opportunity to network and learn from industry experts.

Feedback from delegates shows most people feel they learn something new, they are pleased with the quality of our speakers - both from IGD and elsewhere in the industry - and they appreciate the opportunities to network and meet with friends and colleagues from food and grocery.

We have a reputation for hosting conferences and events that deliver valuable insight from industry leaders, supply chain professionals and our own people.

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Our forthcoming conferences Our forthcoming conferences Our forthcoming conferences
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* Netto Trade Briefing 2009
Netto Trade Briefing 2009 07 July 2009
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Netto is undergoing a period of significant change as it looks to drive further growth in the UK grocery market. At IGD’s Netto Trade Briefing you'll hear directly from Charles Kay, Netto’s new Managing Director, and his senior trading team on what it takes to win with Netto.
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* Category Management 2009
Category Management 2009 9 & 10 September 2009
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IGD’s Category Management 2009 conference is Europe's largest and best category management event. Attend and hear speakers including Tesco, Morrisons, Pepsico and Kimberly-Clark explore challenges, discuss new ideas and offer solutions to help win with shoppers in-store.
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* CRTG Trade Briefing 2009
CRTG Trade Briefing 2009 10 September 2009
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With the acquisition of Somerfield, the CRTG is about to undergo a dramatic change. IGD’s CRTG Trade Briefing 2009 is your chance to hear from the senior CRTG team about this exciting development, gain a clear insight into priorities and trading opportunities, and network with the buyers responsible for your products and categories.
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* Grocery & Foodservice Wholesaling Conference 2009
Grocery & Foodservice Wholesaling Conference 2009 New
24 September 2009
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Attend this unique event and you'll discover how your business can grow in the grocery wholesaling and foodservice sectors, network with buyers, and put questions to leading sector players including Booker, Bestway, Makro and The Today's Group.
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* IGD Convention 2009
IGD Convention 2009 13 October 2009
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At the IGD Convention 2009 hear how leading industry figures are leading their businesses – and the wider community – through the economic turmoil and towards an efficient and ethical future. Speakers include Justin King (Sainsbury's), Sir Terry Leahy (Tesco), Andy Clarke (Asda), Charles Wilson (Booker) and Marc Bolland (Morrisons).
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* Discount & Value Retailing Seminar
Discount & Value Retailing Seminar New
20 October 2009
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A relevant and practical one-day seminar that will highlight the challenges and opportunities of trading with the discount and value sector, showing you the concrete steps your business can take to cash in. Speakers include Poundland, Home Bargains and him!
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* Packaging & Product Resource Efficiency
Packaging & Product Resource Efficiency 22 October 2009
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IGD's one day event focusing on packaging, product waste and resource efficiency solutions for the food and grocery industry. Hear leading retailers, manufacturers and opinion formers explore sustainability issues, demonstrate good practice and discuss new ideas to help you maximise opportunities.
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* Compass Group Trade Briefing 2009
Compass Group Trade Briefing 2009 New
22 October 2009
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If you supply the Compass Group and/or the wider foodservice sector, don't miss out on IGD's first ever Compass Group Trade Briefing. By attending you'll get to hear from the senior Compass team on key initiatives, understand the Compass Group consumer, and learn about opportunities with the world’s leading foodservice company.
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* Supply Chain Summit 2009
Supply Chain Summit 2009 Early Bird
04 November 2009
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With economic pressures and the need to deliver social and environmental commitments, supply chains are feeling the squeeze. This event will help you find out how the the industry is responding to these challenges, featuring leading supply chain directors of retailers and FMCG suppliers, networking opportunities and important strategic insights.
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* Convenience Retailing 2009
Convenience Retailing 2009 10 November 2009
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IGD's Convenience Retailing 2009 conference is where key retailers and suppliers in the convenience sector come together to share views, tackle key themes and capitalise on growth. Speakers confirmed include The co-operative, Sainsbury's, Nisa-Today's and Musgrave Retail Partners.
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* International Grocery Outlook Seminar
International Grocery Outlook Seminar New
19 November 2009
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At this practical and engaging one-day seminar, we will show you how you can re-engineer for growth and capitalise on emerging international trends. Plus, you'll also hear unique insight from retailer and manufacturer presentations and get IGD’s views on the future of retail globalisation.
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Recent conference reviews Recent conference reviews Recent conference reviews
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* IGD Convention 2008 review
IGD Convention 2008 review
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The IGD Convention 2008 was memorable, not just for the expertise it attracted, but for the timely discussion of how the grocery industry is coping in a fast-changing economic climate. Read the full review here.
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Forthcoming IGD events Forthcoming IGD events Forthcoming IGD events
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* IGD Glitter Ball 2009
IGD Glitter Ball 2009 Early Bird
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Come and celebrate IGD's 100th Birthday at the IGD Glitter Ball 2009, a spectacular fun-filled event for the food & grocery industry and a great way to thank your staff and clients after a hard year’s work.
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* IGD Food Industry Awards 2009<br>- About the Awards
IGD Food Industry Awards 2009
- About the Awards
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IGD's annual Food Industry Awards takes place on 13th October. Celebrating the best in the food & grocery industry, entering can give your business industry recognition for your success and achievements. Find out more about the ceremony and how you can enter here.
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* Need a briefing? *
* IGD’s bespoke briefings and presentations offer an unrivalled way to get your team up-to-date.

From informal q&a sessions, to team meetings or internal conferences our experts are available to present their industry-leading research and discuss the implications for your business.
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