Program Overview
Co+nvergence is NCG’s annual conference for promotions liaisons, grocery and wellness staff. Promotions liaisons are required to attend. Attendees should be managers, buyers or high-potential team members from grocery or wellness departments with responsibility for merchandising, product selection, pricing, promotions and implementation of NCG programs like Co+op Deals, Co+op Basics and Core Sets.
Target Audience
Each NCG co-op store location may send three staff per co-op (regardless of number of locations). The fee for each extra attendee (beyond the two NCG-sponsored attendees per location) is $1,000 which covers conference meals, conference materials and hotel. Additional attendees may be granted based on availability; space is limited. The program fee for extra attendees who do not need lodging is $500. Extra attendees are responsible for all travel expenses.
Presenters
Presenters at each year’s Co+nvergence vary depending on the program focus and priorities. See the upcoming program information, when it is available, for a specific listing of presenters and keynote speakers.
How to Enroll
Attendee registration is completed through Co+op U. Designated representatives will be notified that registration is open in weekly updates.
All attendees, including the co-op’s promotions liaison, will register through Co+op U and book travel through Egencia. All Co+nvergence registrations must be approved by your Co+op U administrator.
Cost
NCG pays for three staff per per co-op (regardless of number of locations) to attend Co+nvergence. Airfare, ground travel from co-op to conference, hotel lodging and conference meals are included.
Program Details
Co+nvergence is NCG’s annual conference for promotions liaisons, grocery and wellness staff. Promotions liaisons are required to attend. Attendees should be managers, buyers or high-potential team members from grocery or wellness departments with responsibility for merchandising, product selection, pricing, promotions and implementation of NCG programs like Co+op Deals, Co+op Basics and Core Sets.
Target Audience
Each NCG co-op store location may send three staff per co-op (regardless of number of locations). The fee for each extra attendee (beyond the two NCG-sponsored attendees per location) is $1,000 which covers conference meals, conference materials and hotel. Additional attendees may be granted based on availability; space is limited. The program fee for extra attendees who do not need lodging is $500. Extra attendees are responsible for all travel expenses.
Presenters
Presenters at each year’s Co+nvergence vary depending on the program focus and priorities. See the upcoming program information, when it is available, for a specific listing of presenters and keynote speakers.
How to Enroll
Attendee registration is completed through Co+op U. Designated representatives will be notified that registration is open in weekly updates.
All attendees, including the co-op’s promotions liaison, will register through Co+op U and book travel through Egencia. All Co+nvergence registrations must be approved by your Co+op U administrator.
Cost
NCG pays for three staff per per co-op (regardless of number of locations) to attend Co+nvergence. Airfare, ground travel from co-op to conference, hotel lodging and conference meals are included.