Groceryshop 2025 Speaker Resources

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General Information

Groceryshop 2025 will be held from September 28 to October 1, 2025 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. Mandalay Bay is located at 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Mandalay Bay is approximately a 10-15 minute drive from the airport.

We recommend all speakers arrive on the evening of Saturday, September 27, to join Groceryshop's opening tracks and keynotes which starts on Monday, September 28 at 1:45pm PT. On Wednesday, October 1, we will host morning content, so we recommend speakers plan to leave Wednesday evening.

All speakers should go to the registration desk to pick up their badges.

1 hour prior to the start of their session, speakers must report to the Speaker Lounge. Each speaker will receive a calendar invite (in Pacific Time) prior to the show that includes information on where the Speaker Lounge is located and how to get there.

Yes, speakers can temporarily store luggage and other personal items in the Speaker Lounge.

The wifi network and password will be printed on the back of every attendee badge.

The dress code while onstage at Groceryshop is business or business casual.

Speakers who can no longer attend Groceryshop should contact rosanna.chan@shoptalk.com immediately. Please note that Groceryshop does not accept speaker substitutions unless that person is at an equivalent or higher level within the organization. All substitutions are subject to approval by the Groceryshop Content team.

 


Registration

Speakers do not need to purchase or register for a ticket. As a speaker, Groceryshop provides you with a complimentary ticket to the full four days of the event. You will receive an email confirmation with your registration details in advance of the show.

If you already purchased a ticket to Groceryshop, it can be transferred to a colleague within your organization.

Registration includes access to all sessions, the Exhibit Hall, Meetups, meal functions and receptions from Sunday, September 28 to Wednesday, October 1.

Due to the volume of speakers at Groceryshop, we are not able to provide complimentary or discounted tickets for speaker guests.

Learn more about bringing your team to Groceryshop here.

We do not offer free or partial-access tickets to speaker guests, but we offer various attendance options based on your organization below.

Retailers and Brands

Retailer and Brand Teams can attend Groceryshop with discounted paid tickets and/or budget free with our Hosted Retailers & Brands program. 

Qualified retailers and brands are eligible for discounted rates on group purchases of three or more tickets, which can be purchased through this link. We also offer a variety of payment options to accommodate larger teams and departments. If you have any questions about group ticket rates or payment methods, please email hosted@groceryshop.com.

Additionally, Groceryshop’s Hosted Retailers & Brands Program provides complimentary Groceryshop tickets and a travel/hotel allowance of up to $750 for qualifying individuals from retailers and brands who evaluate technology solutions for the company and who agree to take up to eight 15-minute, double opt-in, onsite meetings with innovative technology sponsors. Individuals can sign up for the Hosted Retailers & Brands Program here.

Companies should apply to sponsor here. If you have questions about sponsorships, please contact sales@shoptalk.com.


Hotel and Travel

 

Due to the volume of speakers at Groceryshop, we are not able to cover any travel or lodging expenses. Speakers from qualifying retailers or brands may qualify for our Hosted Retailers & Brands Program, which provides up to $750 in travel reimbursements. Find more information here.

Groceryshop has secured room blocks at preferential rates at Mandalay Bay and Delano. To book your room, click here. The room block deadline is Friday, September 5, but please note that rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. Our room block sells out every year, so we recommend booking early.

You can book a private meeting space by contacting Rosanna Chan at rosanna.chan@shoptalk.com. Please note, the private meeting spaces are subject to availability and are reserved on a first come first served basis.

 

Your Session

All speakers can find the date and time of their session by visiting the online agenda here.

Session topics and speakers are listed on the online agenda here. For additional information on your session topic and format, please contact the Groceryshop Content team at rosanna.chan@shoptalk.com.

If your session has a Moderator, the Moderator will reach out to you 1-2 months in advance of the event to schedule time to discuss the session. If you are on a panel, moderators will organize a call that includes all panelists, if possible. If your session features a one-on-one interview, the call will not include other speakers.

If your session includes a presentation only, a member of the Groceryshop team will reach out to you.

We also ask interviewers and moderators to find a time to connect with their speakers onsite at Groceryshop in advance of their session.

If your session includes a presentation only, a member of the Groceryshop content team will reach out to you 1-2 months in advance of the event to arrange a prep call.

All speakers must report to the Speaker Lounge 1 hour prior to the start time for their session. From the Speaker Lounge, Groceryshop staff will escort speakers to the room in which they are speaking. Each speaker will receive a calendar invite (in Pacific Time) prior to the show that includes information on where the Speaker Lounge is located and how to get there.

The session interviewer or emcee will introduce each speaker with a very short bio written by the Groceryshop team to ensure consistency in length and content.

A countdown timer and confidence monitor will be placed on the floor in front of the stage for presenters to see their content as it is being projected to the audience. Presenter notes will NOT be displayed on these monitors.

Speakers will be given a clicker to advance their slides.

We anticipate several hundred attendees in each of the track rooms, though the exact size of the audience will vary with topic and timing.

There will be a countdown clock just in front of the stage. To stay on schedule, if you exceed your allocated time, the confidence monitor will flash to let you know it’s time to wrap up. After that point, your microphone will be cut. We regretfully cannot make any exceptions.