Groceryshop 2025 Attendee Hub
Meetup FAQ
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Retailers & Brands FAQ
Complete Your Profile
You can start your profile on Monday, August 25.
The deadline to complete your profile is Friday, September 5 at 5 pm PT.
All profiles will be shared at the same time once they are all complete on September 8.
In your profile, you should include information about yourself, such as your background, experience, expertise, and any other relevant details that would help others determine if they want to meet with you. You can select from a range of industry-specific data points, which consists of over 100 options to choose from.
You can provide your availability when you create your profile beginning August 25. You can default to being fully available or select the dates/times that work best for you. Meetup invites will be sent to block your calendar accordingly. Being available for more time slots increases your chances of scheduling meetings. If you are joining us as a Hosted Retailer & Brand you must be available for all 16 time slots and will not be able to adjust your availability.
Yes, you can change your availability at any time from Mon, August 25 to Fri, September 19 at 5 pm PT. (Note: please reach out to the Groceryshop team after Friday, September 5 to make changes to your availability)
Yes, you are encouraged to click "Post on Social" to inform your X followers (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn contacts that you are participating in Groceryshop. Additionally, you can add your profile photo while you're there.
Making an Announcement allows you to inform thousands of Groceryshop participants, including 75+ Media & Sell Side Analysts, about your newly announced products, partnerships, funding, acquisitions, research, or any other relevant information. Guidance is available to assist you with making an Announcement.
Hosted Retailer & Brand participants are required to be available for all 16 time slots, and take/accept up to 8, 15-minute, onsite meetings with participating sponsors.
Yes, during your registration, you have the option to indicate if you want to participate in Non-Hosted Meetings in addition to your requirement of up to 8, 15-minute, onsite meetings with participating sponsors (Hosted Meetings). When completing your Profile, you will be asked to confirm your choice. It is recommended to do both Hosted and Non-Hosted Meetings to maximize your Groceryshop experience. However, this is optional.
Yes, if you are an Organization Admin, you have the ability to edit and complete profiles on behalf of participants from your organization.
The registration deadline for Meetup participation is Friday, September 5 at 5 pm PT.
If you are approved for the program, become unable to participate, and are still with your organization, you can suggest one or more substitutes from your organziation as your replacement in the program. Acceptance of any substitute is subject to our prior approval via email. If you cancel your participation totally in the program, and are not able to provide a substitute approved by us, this may result in you being placed on a blacklist that will prevent you from qualifying for the program for one or more future years. If you cancel your participation in the program after Grocershop has initiated the meeting selection process via the MyExperience platform, (as outlined in the program guidelines), and are no longer able to attend the event/send an approved substitute from your organisation as your replacement to participate in the Program on your behalf, then Groceryshop reserves the right to charge your credit or debit card per the authorization you agree to below a one-time cancellation fee of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) and you will not be eligible for any travel/hotel reimbursement outlined hereunder.
Request Meetings
You can start requesting meetings on Monday, September 8.
The deadline to complete your meeting requests is Friday, September 12 at 5pm PT.
This is your time to start selecting everyone you are interested in meeting with by selecting "Interested" or "Very Interested" & providing a reason.
You should indicate your interest level as either "Very interested" or "Interested." Meetings marked as "Very interested" will be scheduled first before "Interested" ones.
It is reccommended to make meeting requests equal to at least 4x times the amount of time slots you are available for. For hosted retailers and brands, this is required to ensure you are booked for all of your required meetings.
In order to ensure we will be able to schedule you a complete meeting schedule, we recommend you make a minimum of 4 times the number of time slots you are available for. If you are available for all 16 time slots, that equals 64 selections. This is because only mutual matches during available time slots will become scheduled meetings, and therefore, our algorithm accounts for (1) meeting requests that you make, (2) participant also agreeing to meet with you, (3) prioritization by both the other party and you (Interested vs Very Interested selections), and (4) potential calendar availability/conflicts.
Yes, you can select multiple people from the same organization for meetings. When we run our scheduling algorithm, we will first schedule to meet with only 1 individual from any organization. Only after we schedule all of your meetings with unique organizations, and if you still have available time slots, we will then schedule you for additional meetings with the same organization so that you can fill up your schedule! If you are a Hosted Retailer & Brand, you will only be scheduled to meet with an organization once through your required Hosted meetings.
Yes, you can use Filters and Predefined Lists to quickly and efficiently make your selections. Additionally, tools like Bookmarks allow you to start your selections and come back later to finish them. You can also use the quick search on the upper right side.
TIP: We highly suggest using the system generated lists that have been curated for you on the left side. For example, if you go to "Predefined Lists" & then "Category Matches: Sourcing", the displayed participants are those that have indicated they are offering the specific solutions and services you indicated you’re sourcing or interested in meeting about.
Select everyone from an organization you would want to meet & would like to spend 15 minutes with!
Yes, Organization Admins can request meetings on behalf of participants from their organization.
You may be able to see your teammates while making selections, but not yourself. This is because you can't select yourself for meetings. Rest assured—if you're able to make selections, others can see your profile and include you in their meeting choices.
Opt-in to Requests
You can start opting in to meeting requests from people you didn't previously select starting on Monday, September 15.
The deadline to opt in to meeting requests is Friday, September 19 5pm PT.
Opting in to meeting requests allows you to reciprocate interest and potentially schedule meetings with individuals who have requested to meet with you. The more requests you opt in to, the more meetings you are likely to get. We facilitate meetings based only on meetings that are double opt-in (both parties expressing interest) so please opt-in to every request from someone you’d spend 15 minutes with.
Yes, organization admins have the ability to opt in to meeting requests on behalf of participants from their organization.
Accept Meetings
You will receive an email on Monday, September 22 at 6am PT to review and accept each of your meetings.
The deadline to accept your meetings is Wednesday, September 24 at 5pm PT
If you don't accept a meeting by the deadline, that particular meeting will not be scheduled, and be marked as rejected. As a hosted participant, you must accept all of your Hosted meetings.
No, once a meeting is marked as rejected after the deadline has passed, the time slot will remain empty.
No, Org Admins cannot accept meetings on your behalf. The individual taking the meeting needs to personally accept their own meetings.
No, all meetings are one to one and only the individual who booked the meeting can take it.
Accept Additional Meetings
Extra meetings are either replacements for meetings that were not accepted by the other participant or new meetings from your previous selections where others have become available. A replacement meeting that is accepted by both you and the respective other party by Thursday, September 25 5pm PT will be scheduled.
If you or the other party do not accept a given meeting by the deadline, that meeting will not be scheduled.
You will receive an email on Thursday, September 25 at 6 am PT to accept any additional meetings.
The deadline to accept these additional meetings is Thursday, September 25 by 5pm PT.
No, if you previously rejected or didn't accept a meeting in a specific time slot, you won't be eligible to receive an additional meeting in that same time slot.
Accept your Calendar Invites
You will receive the calendar invites for your scheduled meetings on Friday, September 26 at 6am PT
The deadline to accept all calendar invites for your meetings is Friday, September 26 at 5pm PT
If you cannot make it to a meeting and need to decline the calendar invite, it's important to email experience@groceryshop.com to inform them. Simply declining the calendar invite won't notify the organizers or the person you're scheduled to meet.
No, you cannot change the meeting times or reschedule the scheduled meetings outside of the Groceryshop program. The meeting times are fixed and cannot be altered. Please ensure you notify us of any availability changes as soon as you can.
If the person you're scheduled to meet is no longer available, Groceryshop organizers will notify you. Emergencies and unforeseen circumstances can sometimes cause scheduling changes.
Onsite
All meetings are held in a dedicated Meetup area, which is the size of a football field.
You can check the Groceryshop mobile app or your calendar invites for the assigned table number for each meeting. The table numbers will indicate where you should proceed for each scheduled meeting.
It is recommended to arrive at the Meetup area 5-10 minutes before your first scheduled meeting. There is no check-in required, but if you have any questions, there will be a Q&A desk available.
If the person you're scheduled to meet doesn't show up, give them 5 minutes. If they still haven't joined the meeting, you can click the "Mark as No Show" button in the Groceryshop mobile app.
Yes, here are some do's and don'ts:
- Do join each meeting on time and ensure you stay within the allotted 15 minutes for each scheduled meeting.
- Do check the table number for each scheduled meeting as each meeting will be assigned a different table. There is a 3-minute transition time between meetings.
- Do download the Groceryshop mobile app ahead of your meetings to take notes and request follow-ups.
- Do let the organizers know if a solution provider directly reaches out to you about Groceryshop, as they have been instructed not to do so.
- Don't approach anyone in the Meetup area unless you have a scheduled Meetup meeting with them.
- Don't enter the Meetup area at any time when you don't have a scheduled Meetup meeting.
Tabletalks
Tabletalks are peer-group discussions for retailers and brands. They are an awesome way to meet, network with and learn from your peers.
These interactive, 50-minute small group conversations address key challenges and opportunities in grocery and CPG. They bring together 5-8 participants from retailers and brands to share insights, address issues and generate actionable takeaways.
These interactive, 50-minute small group conversations address key challenges and opportunities in grocery and CPG. They bring together 5-8 participants from retailers and brands to share insights, address issues and generate actionable takeaways.
All Retailers & Brands are eligible for Tabletalks.
While participating in Tabletalks is optional and unrelated to the Hosted program, it is highly recommended if you are interested in engaging in industry-related conversations and discuss key industry topics
If you are eligible for Tabletalks, you will need to indicate how many Tabletalks you would like to join (one or two), specify the topics you are interested in, provide questions you would like to be discussed, and mention any organizations you would prefer not to be placed with (to avoid competitors).
Sept 29 - 12:40 to 1:45 PM PT
Sept 30 - 12:40 to 1:45 PM PT
TBA
You can start selecting your Tabletalks on Monday Aug 25.
The deadline to complete your Tabletalks selections is Fri, Sept 12 at 5pm PT
No, Organization Admins cannot select Tabletalks or perform any other Tabletalks actions on behalf of participants. Participants need to make their own selections.
You’ll get your Tabletalks assignments on Monday, September 15 and you must accept them by Friday, September 19
Once you receive your Tabletalks assignments, you must accept them by the given deadline to confirm your participation.
If you don't accept your Tabletalks assignments by the deadline, it may result in your slot being assigned to someone else who is on the waitlist or available to participate.
You will receive separate calendar invites for your Tabletalks on Friday, September 26 at 6am PT.
All meetings are held in a dedicated Tabletalks area and each Tabletalk is assigned a table number (check your calendar invite or the mobile app for the table number).
Each discussion has a randomly assigned “Starter” who should kick off by introducing themselves. Each intro should be no more than 60 seconds, and each participant should call on another to introduce themselves. The last participant to do an intro should read the first of the suggested questions below to start the conversation, then everyone should help move the conversation along.
*These discussions are not sales pitches. Each one is a deep dive with 5 to 8 of your peers to share insights, address issues and generate actionable takeaways.
Feedback & Groceryshop Reimbursement
You will receive an email on Friday, October 3 to provide feedback and share your thoughts on these aspects of Groceryshop.
After providing feedback, you can download a summary of your meetings, including your notes and the contact details of the people you met.
Once post-show feedback has been submitted, you’ll be able to submit your expenses for reimbursement. After your submission is complete, we’ll provide an update within 30 days.
Paid Ticket/General Attendee FAQ
Complete Your Profile
You can start your profile on Monday, August 25.
The deadline to complete your profile is Friday, September 5 at 5 pm PT.
All profiles will be shared at the same time once they are all complete on September 8.
In your profile, you should include information about yourself, such as your background, experience, expertise, and any other relevant details that would help others determine if they want to meet with you. You can select from a range of industry-specific data points, which consists of over 100 options to choose from.
You can provide your availability when you create your profile beginning August 25. You can default to being fully available or select the dates/times that work best for you. Meetup invites will be sent to block your calendar accordingly. Being available for more time slots increases your chances of scheduling meetings. If you are joining us as a Hosted Retailer & Brand you must be available for all 16 time slots and will not be able to adjust your availability.
Yes, you can change your availability at any time from Mon, August 25 to Fri, September 19 at 5 pm PT. (Note: please reach out to the Groceryshop team after Friday, September 5 to make changes to your availability)
Yes, you are encouraged to click "Post on Social" to inform your X followers (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn contacts that you are participating in Groceryshop. Additionally, you can add your profile photo while you're there.
Making an Announcement allows you to inform thousands of Groceryshop participants, including 75+ Media & Sell Side Analysts, about your newly announced products, partnerships, funding, acquisitions, research, or any other relevant information. Guidance is available to assist you with making an Announcement.
Yes, if you are an Organization Admin, you have the ability to edit and complete profiles on behalf of participants from your organization.
The registration deadline for Meetup participation is Friday, September 5 at 5 pm PT.
If you become unable to participate in Meetup, please contact experience@groceryshop.com as soon as you know, so that we can withdraw you from the program.
If you cancel your participation after the 'Request Meetings" phase, (which closes September 12 5pm PT) you will lose all progress and not be able to re-enter to participate.
Please note: Withdrawing from Meetup does not cancel your ticket of admission.
Request Meetings
You can start requesting meetings on Monday, September 8.
The deadline to complete your meeting requests is Friday, September 12 at 5pm PT.
This is your time to start selecting everyone you are interested in meeting with by selecting "Interested" or "Very Interested" & providing a reason.
You should indicate your interest level as either "Very interested" or "Interested." Meetings marked as "Very interested" will be scheduled first before "Interested" ones.
It is reccommended to make meeting requests equal to at least 4x times the amount of time slots you are available for. For hosted retailers and brands, this is required to ensure you are booked for all of your required meetings.
In order to ensure we will be able to schedule you a complete meeting schedule, we recommend you make a minimum of 4 times the number of time slots you are available for. If you are available for all 16 time slots, that equals 64 selections. This is because only mutual matches during available time slots will become scheduled meetings, and therefore, our algorithm accounts for (1) meeting requests that you make, (2) participant also agreeing to meet with you, (3) prioritization by both the other party and you (Interested vs Very Interested selections), and (4) potential calendar availability/conflicts.
Yes, you can select multiple people from the same organization for meetings. When we run our scheduling algorithm, we will first schedule to meet with only 1 individual from any organization. Only after we schedule all of your meetings with unique organizations, and if you still have available time slots, we will then schedule you for additional meetings with the same organization so that you can fill up your schedule! If you are a Hosted Retailer & Brand, you will only be scheduled to meet with an organization once through your required Hosted meetings.
Yes, you can use Filters and Predefined Lists to quickly and efficiently make your selections. Additionally, tools like Bookmarks allow you to start your selections and come back later to finish them. You can also use the quick search on the upper right side.
TIP: We highly suggest using the system generated lists that have been curated for you on the left side. For example, if you go to "Predefined Lists" & then "Category Matches: Sourcing", the displayed participants are those that have indicated they are offering the specific solutions and services you indicated you’re sourcing or interested in meeting about.
Select everyone from an organization you would want to meet & would like to spend 15 minutes with!
Yes, Organization Admins can request meetings on behalf of participants from their organization.
You may be able to see your teammates while making selections, but not yourself. This is because you can't select yourself for meetings. Rest assured—if you're able to make selections, others can see your profile and include you in their meeting choices.
Opt-In to Requests
You can start opting in to meeting requests from people you didn't previously select starting on Monday, September 15.
The deadline to opt in to meeting requests is Friday, September 19 5pm PT.
Opting in to meeting requests allows you to reciprocate interest and potentially schedule meetings with individuals who have requested to meet with you. The more requests you opt in to, the more meetings you are likely to get. We facilitate meetings based only on meetings that are double opt-in (both parties expressing interest) so please opt-in to every request from someone you’d spend 15 minutes with.
Yes, organization admins have the ability to opt in to meeting requests on behalf of participants from their organization.
Accept Meetings
You will receive an email on Monday, September 22 at 6am PT to review and accept each of your meetings.
The deadline to accept your meetings is Wednesday, September 24 at 5pm PT
If you don't accept a meeting by the deadline, that particular meeting will not be scheduled, and be marked as rejected.
Please note: If you reject a Hosted Meeting, the time slot will remain empty and you will not have a new one it it's place nor will be eligible for a credit of any kind.
No, once a meeting is marked as rejected after the deadline has passed, the time slot will remain empty.
No, Org Admins cannot accept meetings on your behalf. The individual taking the meeting needs to personally accept their own meetings.
No, all meetings are one to one and only the individual who booked the meeting can take it.
Accept Additional Meetings
Extra meetings are either replacements for meetings that were not accepted by the other participant or new meetings from your previous selections where others have become available. A replacement meeting that is accepted by both you and the respective other party by Thursday, September 25 5pm PT will be scheduled.
If you or the other party do not accept a given meeting by the deadline, that meeting will not be scheduled.
You will receive an email on Thursday, September 25 at 6 am PT to accept any additional meetings.
The deadline to accept these additional meetings is Thursday, September 25 by 5pm PT.
No, if you previously rejected or didn't accept a meeting in a specific time slot, you won't be eligible to receive an additional meeting in that same time slot.
Accept Your Calendar Invites
You will receive the calendar invites for your scheduled meetings on Friday, September 26 at 6am PT
The deadline to accept all calendar invites for your meetings is Friday, September 26 at 5pm PT
If you cannot make it to a meeting and need to decline the calendar invite, it's important to email experience@groceryshop.com to inform them. Simply declining the calendar invite won't notify the organizers or the person you're scheduled to meet.
No, you cannot change the meeting times or reschedule the scheduled meetings outside of the Groceryshop program. The meeting times are fixed and cannot be altered. Please ensure you notify us of any availability changes as soon as you can.
If the person you're scheduled to meet is no longer available, Groceryshop organizers will notify you. Emergencies and unforeseen circumstances can sometimes cause scheduling changes.
Onsite
All meetings are held in a dedicated Meetup area, which is the size of a football field.
You can check the Groceryshop mobile app or your calendar invites for the assigned table number for each meeting. The table numbers will indicate where you should proceed for each scheduled meeting.
It is recommended to arrive at the Meetup area 5-10 minutes before your first scheduled meeting. There is no check-in required, but if you have any questions, there will be a Q&A desk available.
If the person you're scheduled to meet doesn't show up, give them 5 minutes. If they still haven't joined the meeting, you can click the "Mark as No Show" button in the Groceryshop mobile app.
Yes, here are some do's and don'ts:
- Do join each meeting on time and ensure you stay within the allotted 15 minutes for each scheduled meeting.
- Do check the table number for each scheduled meeting as each meeting will be assigned a different table. There is a 3-minute transition time between meetings.
- Do download the Groceryshop mobile app ahead of your meetings to take notes and request follow-ups.
- Do let the organizers know if a solution provider directly reaches out to you about Groceryshop, as they have been instructed not to do so.
- Don't approach anyone in the Meetup area unless you have a scheduled Meetup meeting with them.
- Don't enter the Meetup area at any time when you don't have a scheduled Meetup meeting.
Feedback
You will receive an email on Friday October 3, to provide feedback and share your thoughts on these aspects of Groceryshop.
After providing feedback, you can download a summary of your meetings, including your notes and the contact details of the people you met.
Meetings Representatives/Organization Admins FAQ
Organization Admins
The Organization Admin must assign individuals from the organization as Meetings Representatives.
The deadline to assign individuals as Meetings Representatives is Friday, August 25 at 5 pm PT.
Individuals must be registered to attend Groceryshop in order to be assigned as Meetings Representatives.
It is recommended to have 1 Meetings Representative per 12 Hosted Meetings (if your organization has purchased 30 Hosted Meetings, you should assign 3 or more Meetings Reps).
Yes, there is no limit to the number of Meetings Representatives an organization can have.
Meetings Representatives will be able to complete their profile from August 25 to September 5.
Org Admins will be able to complete the required steps in the Meetup process on behalf of their colleagues who are attending except accepting meetings. Each individual taking the meeting must accept them within their own portal on Tuesday, September 22 - Wednesday, September 24, failure to accept these meetings before deadline will result in those meetings not being booked.
Complete Your Profile
You can start your profile on Monday, August 25.
The deadline to complete your profile is Friday, September 5 at 5 pm PT.
All profiles will be shared at the same time once they are all complete on September 8.
In your profile, you should include information about yourself, such as your background, experience, expertise, and any other relevant details that would help others determine if they want to meet with you. You can select from a range of industry-specific data points, which consists of over 100 options to choose from.
You can provide your availability when you create your profile beginning August 25. You can default to being fully available or select the dates/times that work best for you. Meetup invites will be sent to block your calendar accordingly. Being available for more time slots increases your chances of scheduling meetings. If you are joining us as a Hosted Retailer & Brand you must be available for all 16 time slots and will not be able to adjust your availability.
Yes, you can change your availability at any time from Mon, August 25 to Fri, September 19 at 5 pm PT. (Note: please reach out to the Groceryshop team after Friday, September 5 to make changes to your availability)
Yes, you are encouraged to click "Post on Social" to inform your X followers (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn contacts that you are participating in Groceryshop. Additionally, you can add your profile photo while you're there.
Making an Announcement allows you to inform thousands of Groceryshop participants, including 75+ Media & Sell Side Analysts, about your newly announced products, partnerships, funding, acquisitions, research, or any other relevant information. Guidance is available to assist you with making an Announcement.
Yes, if you are an Organization Admin, you have the ability to edit and complete profiles on behalf of participants from your organization.
The registration deadline for Meetup participation is Friday, September 5 at 5 pm PT.
If you become unable to participate in Meetup, please contact experience@groceryshop.com as soon as you know, so that we can withdraw you from the program.
If you cancel your participation after the 'Request Meetings" phase, (which closes September 12 5pm PT) you will lose all progress and not be able to re-enter to participate.
Please note: Withdrawing from Meetup does not cancel your ticket of admission.
Request Meetings
You can start requesting meetings on Monday, September 8.
The deadline to complete your meeting requests is Friday, September 12 at 5pm PT.
This is your time to start selecting everyone you are interested in meeting with by selecting "Interested" or "Very Interested" & providing a reason.
You should indicate your interest level as either "Very interested" or "Interested." Meetings marked as "Very interested" will be scheduled first before "Interested" ones.
It is reccommended to make meeting requests equal to at least 4x times the amount of time slots you are available for. For hosted retailers and brands, this is required to ensure you are booked for all of your required meetings.
In order to ensure we will be able to schedule you a complete meeting schedule, we recommend you make a minimum of 4 times the number of time slots you are available for. If you are available for all 16 time slots, that equals 64 selections. This is because only mutual matches during available time slots will become scheduled meetings, and therefore, our algorithm accounts for (1) meeting requests that you make, (2) participant also agreeing to meet with you, (3) prioritization by both the other party and you (Interested vs Very Interested selections), and (4) potential calendar availability/conflicts.
Yes, you can select multiple people from the same organization for meetings. When we run our scheduling algorithm, we will first schedule to meet with only 1 individual from any organization. Only after we schedule all of your meetings with unique organizations, and if you still have available time slots, we will then schedule you for additional meetings with the same organization so that you can fill up your schedule! If you are a Hosted Retailer & Brand, you will only be scheduled to meet with an organization once through your required Hosted meetings.
Yes, you can use Filters and Predefined Lists to quickly and efficiently make your selections. Additionally, tools like Bookmarks allow you to start your selections and come back later to finish them. You can also use the quick search on the upper right side.
TIP: We highly suggest using the system generated lists that have been curated for you on the left side. For example, if you go to "Predefined Lists" & then "Category Matches: Sourcing", the displayed participants are those that have indicated they are offering the specific solutions and services you indicated you’re sourcing or interested in meeting about.
Select everyone from an organization you would want to meet & would like to spend 15 minutes with!
Yes, Organization Admins can request meetings on behalf of participants from their organization.
You may be able to see your teammates while making selections, but not yourself. This is because you can't select yourself for meetings. Rest assured—if you're able to make selections, others can see your profile and include you in their meeting choices.
Opt-In to Requests
You can start opting in to meeting requests from people you didn't previously select starting on Monday, September 15.
The deadline to opt in to meeting requests is Friday, September 19 5pm PT.
Opting in to meeting requests allows you to reciprocate interest and potentially schedule meetings with individuals who have requested to meet with you. The more requests you opt in to, the more meetings you are likely to get. We facilitate meetings based only on meetings that are double opt-in (both parties expressing interest) so please opt-in to every request from someone you’d spend 15 minutes with.
Yes, organization admins have the ability to opt in to meeting requests on behalf of participants from their organization.
Accept Meetings
You will receive an email on Monday, September 22 at 6am PT to review and accept each of your meetings.
The deadline to accept your meetings is Wednesday, September 24 at 5pm PT
If you don't accept a meeting by the deadline, that particular meeting will not be scheduled, and be marked as rejected.
Please note: If you reject a Hosted Meeting, the time slot will remain empty and you will not have a new one it it's place nor will be eligible for a credit of any kind.
No, once a meeting is marked as rejected after the deadline has passed, the time slot will remain empty.
No, Org Admins cannot accept meetings on your behalf. The individual taking the meeting needs to personally accept their own meetings.
No, all meetings are one to one and only the individual who booked the meeting can take it.
Accept Additional Meetings
Extra meetings are either replacements for meetings that were not accepted by the other participant or new meetings from your previous selections where others have become available. A replacement meeting that is accepted by both you and the respective other party by Thursday, September 25 5pm PT will be scheduled.
If you or the other party do not accept a given meeting by the deadline, that meeting will not be scheduled.
You will receive an email on Thursday, September 25 at 6 am PT to accept any additional meetings.
The deadline to accept these additional meetings is Thursday, September 25 by 5pm PT.
No, if you previously rejected or didn't accept a meeting in a specific time slot, you won't be eligible to receive an additional meeting in that same time slot.
Accept Your Calendar Invites
You will receive the calendar invites for your scheduled meetings on Friday, September 26 at 6am PT
The deadline to accept all calendar invites for your meetings is Friday, September 26 at 5pm PT
If you cannot make it to a meeting and need to decline the calendar invite, it's important to email experience@groceryshop.com to inform them. Simply declining the calendar invite won't notify the organizers or the person you're scheduled to meet.
No, you cannot change the meeting times or reschedule the scheduled meetings outside of the Groceryshop program. The meeting times are fixed and cannot be altered. Please ensure you notify us of any availability changes as soon as you can.
If the person you're scheduled to meet is no longer available, Groceryshop organizers will notify you. Emergencies and unforeseen circumstances can sometimes cause scheduling changes.
Onsite
All meetings are held in a dedicated Meetup area, which is the size of a football field.
You can check the Groceryshop mobile app or your calendar invites for the assigned table number for each meeting. The table numbers will indicate where you should proceed for each scheduled meeting.
It is recommended to arrive at the Meetup area 5-10 minutes before your first scheduled meeting. There is no check-in required, but if you have any questions, there will be a Q&A desk available.
If the person you're scheduled to meet doesn't show up, give them 5 minutes. If they still haven't joined the meeting, you can click the "Mark as No Show" button in the Groceryshop mobile app.
Yes, here are some do's and don'ts:
- Do join each meeting on time and ensure you stay within the allotted 15 minutes for each scheduled meeting.
- Do check the table number for each scheduled meeting as each meeting will be assigned a different table. There is a 3-minute transition time between meetings.
- Do download the Groceryshop mobile app ahead of your meetings to take notes and request follow-ups.
- Do let the organizers know if a solution provider directly reaches out to you about Groceryshop, as they have been instructed not to do so.
- Don't approach anyone in the Meetup area unless you have a scheduled Meetup meeting with them.
- Don't enter the Meetup area at any time when you don't have a scheduled Meetup meeting.
Feedback
You will receive an email on Friday October 3, to provide feedback and share your thoughts on these aspects of Groceryshop.
After providing feedback, you can download a summary of your meetings, including your notes and the contact details of the people you met.