2026 Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC)

2026 Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC)

Exhibition Information
Grocery Innovations Canada is an annual exhibition that brings together top brands, innovators, and leaders in the grocery and retail industries. The exhibition attracts over 5,600 attendees, 1,500+ companies, and features more than 608 booths across 140,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Exhibition Categories
The main sectors featured at the exhibition include grocery products, consumer goods, food technology, and retail solutions. The event showcases the latest products, cutting-edge services, and emerging trends driving change across the industry, with specialized areas including the New Product Showcase that draws attention from buyers, media, and influencers. Key programming includes conference sessions with exclusive speakers such as Karen Proud (Grocery Code Adjudicator), Ramy Nassar (AI expert), and Aaron Goertzen (BMO Senior Economist). The event also features NielsenIQ reports, Connect B2B matchmaking program, and comprehensive networking opportunities designed to facilitate meaningful connections between retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers from across Canada and internationally.