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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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* The Symbol Summit 2012
The Symbol Summit 2012 22-23 May 2012
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IGD's first ever Symbol Summit offers you an unrivalled opportunity to hear from five of the UK’s biggest symbol group operators. You'll learn how to engage with them and their retailers, find out how to drive your sales, and network with key customer contacts.
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* IGD Skills Summit 2012
IGD Skills Summit 2012 Free
13 June 2012
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This free event focuses on how the food & grocery industry is reinventing itself to create local opportunities and develop a strong skills base for the future. Speakers including Tesco, Asda, P&G and DHL will be sharing insights and discussing ideas and innovations at this exciting and thought provoking day.
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* Discount Briefing 2012
Discount Briefing 2012 21 June 2012
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IGD’s Discount Briefing 2012 conference will give you all you need to know to trade successfully in a sector that delivered double-digit growth last year.
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* Health & Beauty 2012
Health & Beauty 2012 28 June 2012
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Health & Beauty is one of the fastest growing categories amongst UK grocery retailers. Make sure you share in this growth at IGD's brand new Health & Beauty 2012 event, where you'll hear speakers including Sainsbury's, Unilever and P&G.
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* The Wholesaling Summit 2012
The Wholesaling Summit 2012 Early Bird
18-19 September 2012
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Wholesaling continues to provide key opportunities for suppliers seeking to maximise their reach in the UK market. Make sure you're part of this by attending IGD's first ever two-day Wholesale Summit...an unrivalled opportunity to hear from the sector’s leading players.
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* Category Management & Shopper Marketing 2012
Category Management & Shopper Marketing 2012 Early Bird
25-26 September 2012
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IGD’s Category Management & Shopper Marketing 2012 conference is the largest event of its kind in Europe. Over two days, 300 delegates will hear 20+ speakers share their latest thinking and case study examples of the solutions being explored and implemented. Book now to take advantage of our early bird discount.
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* IGD Convention 2012
IGD Convention 2012 Early Bird
09 October 2012
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At the IGD Convention 2012, a host of innovative and influential leaders will tackle the really tough questions facing the food & grocery industry. With the 2011 Convention selling out six weeks before the event make sure you don’t miss out on the industry event of the year...book your places now.
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* Trading in a Digital World
Trading in a Digital World Early Bird
17 October 2012
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Online is set to be the fastest growing channel in our industry, reaching £6.8bn in 2012. Learn how you can share in this growth, hear from manufacturers, retailers and suppliers and get the latest on the online shopper at IGD's Trading in a Digital World conference.
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* Compass Group Trade Briefing 2012
Compass Group Trade Briefing 2012 Early Bird
18 October 2012
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Compass Group is the market leader in providing contract catering and support services to clients in a wide range of sectors and markets. This year’s Trade Briefing will be an opportunity to meet the senior team from Compass and hear the opportunities ahead for suppliers. Book now to take advantage of our early bird discount.
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* Supply Chain Summit 2012
Supply Chain Summit 2012 Early Bird
14 November 2012
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IGD’s Supply Chain Summit is the annual opportunity for supply chain teams from across the industry to come together, share learning and identify opportunities. Book now to take advantage of our early bird discount.
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* Convenience Retailing 2012
Convenience Retailing 2012 Early Bird
15 November 2012
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At IGD's revamped and redesigned Convenience Retailing Conference, you’ll hear leading convenience retailers, manufacturers and suppliers sharing their thoughts and answering your questions. Book now to save £50 per delegate.
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Forthcoming free Leading Edge events Forthcoming free Leading Edge events Forthcoming free Leading Edge events
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* Getting Started 2012: Stand out from the Crowd
Getting Started 2012: Stand out from the Crowd Free
Dates in May
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At this free half day event from Leading Edge you will be given the knowledge and tools to advance your career and help you to "stand out from the crowd". This event is exclusively for those new to, or with up to two years experience in the food and grocery industry.
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* Communication: The forgotten art of listening
Communication: The forgotten art of listening Free
Dates in September
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At this free interactive workshop from Leading Edge see how honing your listening abilities can help improve your overall communication skills.
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* The Leading Edge Convention 2012
The Leading Edge Convention 2012 Free
18 September 2012
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The Leading Edge Convention 2012 is a free day of industry insight, personal development and great networking with the theme of 'Skills for Success'
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* Manage Upwards: Have an impact at all levels
Manage Upwards: Have an impact at all levels Free
Dates in October
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At this free masterclass from Leading Edge discover what makes a "good boss" and investigate how certain behaviours can impact and motivate your colleagues and team.
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* Video - Online Grocery Retailing 2011
Video - Online Grocery Retailing 2011 18 October 2011
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IGD’s Online Grocery Retailing 2011 Conference took place on 18th October 2011 in London and set out to explore the growth potential offered by this exciting channel. Watch presentations from the day on our microsite.
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Keep up to date with all of our forthcoming industry events by downloading our new 2012 events calendar spreadsheet.

Download the events calendar here

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