Event Highlights

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry executives, local and national category representatives, buyers, owners, operators, and professionals from across Iowa's grocery, convenience and food industry.
• Industry and Motivational Speakers: Gain insights and inspiration from industry experts and motivational speakers who will share their knowledge, experiences, and strategies for success.​
• Fundraising for the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation: Support the future of the industry by participating in the Gallo Kickoff Night at Pinseekers, a fundraiser for the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation, which awards scholarships to youth with ties to the grocery industry.

​Gallo Kickoff Night at Pinseekers — Fundraiser for the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation
With hybrid golf, duckpin bowling, and other fun games, there's something for everyone! Plus, endless opportunity to connect with Convention attendees in a casual, lively atmosphere. All proceeds will benefit the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation. 

Tentative Agenda

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Women’s Network Event with Sunday Night Foods
4:00 pm  Hotel Check-in starts
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Convention Check-In
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  VIP Premier Sponsor Event (Invitation only) on Terrace
5:00 pm – 6:05 pm  Dinner in the Hyatt Ballroom

• Shuttle starts making trips to PinSeekers at 6:15

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Convention Kick-Off at PinSeekers in Tiffin

• Shuttle starts returning to Hyatt at 9:15/9:30

10:00 pm  After Hours at the Hyatt

​Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:30 am – 7:30 am  Check-In and Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:30 am  “The Four Minute Formula”, Eddie Slowikowski
8:30 am – 9:15 am  Industry Panel
9:15 am – 9:45 am  Successful Iowa Business Speaker
9:45 am – 10:15 am  Annual Meeting

• IGIA Board Member Recognition
• IGIA Chairman Recognition and Gift Presentation
• Leadership Class Recognition
• IGIA Outgoing Chairman’s Remarks
• IGIA Incoming Chairman’s Remarks

11:00 am – 4:00 pm  IGIA Golf Tournament
11:00 am – 3:00 pm  Discover Coralville non-golfer event
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm  Cocktail Reception
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm  Dinner
7:00 pm  Armless Archer, Gold Medal Paralympian, Matt Stutzman

Book your stay for the 2025 Convention in Coralville!

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center

• $143 includes parking
• Online Booking Link: Click Here
• Or, call to make reservations: (319) 688-4000 and mention Iowa Grocery Industry Association
• Reservations must be received by Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Convention Attire

​The convention dress code is business casual or resort casual, so feel free to be comfortable in khaki pants, slacks, short-sleeved polo shirts and long-sleeved shirts (no ties or jackets needed).
We recommend dressing in layers or bringing along a light sweater as temperatures will vary in meeting rooms. We also suggest you wear your golf attire to Thursday morning’s activities, so it’s an easy transition to the afternoon Convention Golf Tournament.

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THANK YOU to our 2025 Convention Sponsors!

Become a Convention Sponsor

​Convention sponsorships are a great way to shine a light on your company, products and services. Receive extra visibility and exposure to all the right industry leaders for a small investment that could bring many big returns.

​All Convention Sponsorships Receive the Following:

• • Sponsor Recognition with Company Logo on IGIA Convention Webpage
  • Sponsor Recognition with Company Logo on All Convention Marketing/Communication Materials
  • Sponsor Recognition with Company Logo in Convention Booklet
  • Sponsor Recognition with Company Logo on Convention Signage
  • Sponsor Acknowledgement during Convention Announcements

Contact Annie Lallier with questions about opportunities.

Available Sponsorships Details