Groceryshop 2026 Keynote Sessions
Groceryshop’s Industry Outlook
The main stage closer from Brendan Witcher, Global VP, Product & Content, Shoptalk & Groceryshop.Three days. Countless insights. One session that brings it all together. Brendan closed Groceryshop by rounding up the biggest ideas from across the show and pairing them with fresh research, looking ahead to what grocery leaders need to know for 2027.
If you want the big picture and what to do with it, this is the session to watch. You can dig even deeper into our Main stage Keynote sessions below.
Mainstage Keynote Sessions
Groceryshop Opening Remarks
Karen Puddy, Event Director, GroceryshopRoquan Lucas, VP, Content, Groceryshop
How Technology is Reshaping Grocery: Perspectives from Instacart CEO Chris Rogers
Chris Rogers, CEO, InstacartModerated by: Ben Miller, Founder & Host, The GrocerTalk Podcast
Kroger's Approach to Harnessing and Scaling AI
Yael Cosset, EVP & Chief Digital OfficerModerated by: Paula Macaggi, Founder & Host, OFFBounds
From Grocery Aisles to Retail Kiosks: How California Pizza Kitchen Is Unlocking Growth
Michael Beacham, President, California Pizza KitchenModerated by: Joe Laszlo, Head of Insights, Shoptalk & Groceryshop
How Sam's Club Resonates with Consumers Demanding Value
Myron Frazier, EVP & Chief Merchant, Sam's ClubModerated by: Chris Walton, President & CEO, Omni Talk
How DoorDash Crafts AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
Andy Fang, Co-Founder, DoorDashModerated by: Zia Daniell Wigder, Co-Founder, Groceryshop; President, Connected Commerce, Hyve Group
Beyond Category Lines: How Unilever Serves the New Wellbeing Consumer
Jostein Solheim, CEO, Unilever Wellbeing, UnileverModerated by: Phil Lempert, President & CEO, SupermarketGuru
The Misfits Market Journey: From 'Ugly' Produce to Full-Scale Online Grocery
Abhi Ramesh, Founder & CEO, Misfits MarketModerated by: Jeremy Goldman, VP, Editorial & Insights, Rethink Retail
