[Vancouver, BC] Western Canada's premier conference and exhibition, Grocery & Specialty Food West (GSFW) returns April 23 and 24 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West Building (1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC).
Due to popular demand, this year's show has expanded its exhibition space and enhanced its programs to create an all-inclusive collaborative, networking and educational experience for everyone in the grocery and specialty food industries. In addition to workshops and keynotes, more than 300 booths of leading grocery and specialty food suppliers will be onsite to showcase their latest innovations and services to the 2,500 attendees.
As a fast-paced industry valued at $120-billion, grocery stakeholders are always on the lookout for the latest innovations, insights and trends to differentiate themselves from their competitors. The GSFW show has become the trusted epicenter where thousands of key, decision-making retailers and manufacturers converge to discover insights and new products, share conversations and build relationships
Highlights at this year's show includes, but not limited to:
- Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau.
- The role of artificial intelligence in grocery.
- Gary Saarenvirta, CEO & founder, Daisy Intelligence.
- Technology's impact on grocery retailing.
- Rory Capern, former managing director, Google & Twitter.
- Stewart Samuel, program director, IDG.
- Shopper marketing best practices.
- Matthew Diamond and Fraser James, Mosaic Toronto.
- Matthew Diamond and Fraser James, Mosaic Toronto.
- Market analysis: Present and future of grocery industry.
- Mark Petrie, consumer and market analyst, CIBC World Markets.
- Consumer and grocery trends, such as meal kits.
- Katie Martin, editor, Progressive Grocer/Gourmet Retailer Magazine.
Learn more about the full panel of speakers, conference details, New Product Showcase, tips for attending the show and more.
"Based on positive feedback from Grocery & Specialty Food West attendees and exhibitors in previous years, we proudly say with confidence that whether you are a conference attendee or exhibitor, you will walk away with a new business insight or network. The GSFW show is thrilled to be the platform that bridges these new opportunities to ultimately support sales." - Thomas Barlow, president and CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG)
Exhibitors:
With thousands of attendees expected, this is the only grocery and specialty food show to comprehensively connect you with like-minded grocery professionals while learning about the latest industry insights that supports your business. Remember, GSF is all things grocery and specialty food retailing. If it can be utilized in the day-to-day operations of the grocery store, you can find it all right here, under one roof. Exhibit now.
Retailers & Buyers:
Bring your entire team to this one-stop shop for anyone in the grocery sector. Be sure to take full advantage of GSF's trade show only Show Specials offered by numerous exhibitors (discounts and coupons for retailers offered only at the show).
Full conference agenda available online. Register now.
Media:
For media accreditation (on assignment only), photo library and interview opportunities with experts, please contact Amy Chen for more information.