Co+nvergence Exhibitor Information

Co+nvergence Conference

Welcome to the Co+nvergence exhibitor homepage, where you'll find information for NCG’s event for center store departments: grocery, refrigerated, frozen, body care, supplements. Be sure to bookmark this page to use as a central resource point for all things Co+nvergence. Watch your email and this page for updates from NCG.

Co+nvergence takes place on August 15, 2025, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

How it works

Complete your registration (link below) and receive an immediate email confirmation that your registration has been received. Then watch your email for event updates.

What to know before registering

  • Exhibitors are required to offer a show deal and must have the ability to ship products through UNFI or direct
  • Be ready with the names of the people who will attend the event from your company
  • Determine your company’s contribution to our event beneficiary, Project Potluck
  • Have your company’s billing contact information ready
  • Save 2%! Advance payment is strongly preferred for exhibitor participation and some day-of-show services (e.g., ice, electrical service)
    • Within the registration process, exhibitors have the option to receive a 2% discount on the base sponsorship fee of $4,600 by using PayPal to make an immediate payment. Additional services, such as electricity, ice, extra tables, extra badges or lunch may also be paid for during registration
    • All other sponsorship fees and event beneficiary donations are invoiced directly by NCG
  • You must be current with NCG account balance amounts
  • Payment does not guarantee your participation
  • Exhibitors must have the ability to load, set up and break down display space. Basic display includes an 8-foot by 30 inch table within a 10-by-10-foot exhibit space
  • New this year, we’re offing a lunch option! Be ready to indicate your attendees who would like to order lunch. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available

NCG will notify any registrants if we are not able to accept your registration or if your organization has been added to our wait list. NCG reserves the right to accept or deny any exhibitors. If not accepted, fees will be refunded.

Co+nvergence exhibitor options

  • Promoter Sponsor: $7,600
  • Collaborator Sponsor: $6,500
  • Supporter Sponsor: $4,600

Explore our sponsorship guide (pdf) to learn more about amplifying your visibility with conference attendees. Indicate interest for additional sponsorship opportunities during registration, or contact NCG directly to discuss.

Register for Co+nvergence

Shipping information, table numbers, load-in and set-up

Explore the resources section at the bottom of this page to find table numbers as well as information for shipping samples and show materials.

Be sure to clearly include the brand name you used to register on your shipping label

Items must arrive during the time frames below:

  • Shelf stable (non-perishable): July 14 through August 8
  • Perishables: August 7 and August 13

Access day of logistical details, including a full schedule along with specifics for load in and set up, in the Co+nvergence Exhibitor Handbook.

Submit your show deal now

Exhibitors attending Co+nvergence are required to offer a show deal. Retail co-op attendees love show deals, plus they work great to spark purchases and increase volume.

Did you miss the Co+nvergence Show Deals: Maximize Your ROI session? Contact vendorshowcase@ncg.coop to request the link and passcode to the recording of the session.

Donate to our 2025 event beneficiary: Project Potluck

Join NCG in supporting Project Potluck’s work to empower People of Color to build successful companies and careers in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Explore the 2025 NCG Event Beneficiary information to learn more about how you can contribute.

Watch the Co+nvergence 2025 Know Before You Go session

Contact vendorshowcase@ncg.coop to request the link and passcode to the recording of the session. Find slides from the presentation under the Resources section below.

Important dates

  • Jul 14 to Aug 8: Show materials and non-perishable samples arrival window
  • Jul 30: Invoice payment due
  • By Jul 31: Table numbers available
  • Aug 07 to Aug 13: Perishable samples arrival window
  • Aug 14 afternoon; Aug 15 morning: Exhibitor load in
  • Aug 15, morning: Partner education sessions (Promoter level)
  • Aug 15, 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Vendor Showcase
  • Aug 15, 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Break down
  • Aug 15, 6 pm to 9 pm: Co+nvergence party
  • Aug 29: Post show online ordering closes for retail co-ops
  • Sep 03: Watch your email for your show orders report

Resources

Questions? Contact us at vendorshowcase@ncg.coop.

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