Day Two

Monday, September 26

6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Conference Registration Open
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast Hosted by The Illuminators
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.	Share Group Discussions Come learn, share and contribute to industry best practices by participating in these intimate small group discussions moderated by industry veterans. Bring your insights, experience and questions for these 45-minute conversations organized by area of industry interest. Center Store Dynamics – Led by Phil Gentile, Senior VP, K.V. Mart Co. The Impact of Organized Retail Crime – Led by Karl Langhorst, Director Loss Prevention, The Kroger Co. Hispanic Consumer Trends – Led by Don Longo, Editorial Director, Stagnito Media & Hispanic Retail 360 Conference. Store Brand & National Brand Strategies – Led by Todd Hale, Senior VP, Nielsen Company. Small Store Formats – Led by Jim Watt, Principal, Retail Strategies
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Opening Remarks and Conference General Session CGA´s signature General Session program features addresses from CGA President & CEO Ronald Fong, Chairman of the Board of Directors Jim Amen and Illuminator Headlight Richie Vail. Their remarks will be followed by presentations from a key California political speaker and conference keynote address. The General Session is proudly sponsored by the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation. So Where Do We Go From Here? Speaker: Kevin Kelley, Principal, Shook-Kelley
10:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Floor Open/Pre-scheduled Business Meetings
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Luncheon Hosted by The Illuminators
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Monday Night Reception & Special Event After a productive day, join your colleagues for a casual cocktail reception where you will be entertained by the popular Illuminators’ tradition - the “Special Event”. Each paid conference registration includes two Special Event “lottery” tickets with your chance to win. Proceeds benefit The Illuminators’ Educational Foundation Program.
Evening	Pre-Arranged Sponsor/Retailer Dinners