The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has officially opened registration for its landmark event: the IGA Centennial Global Rally & Awards Gala. Scheduled for September 17–19, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, the three-day gathering will mark a century of empowering independent grocers, wholesaler networks, Red Oval manufacturing partners, and industry service providers.
The milestone event will convene IGA retailers and supply chain partners from across the globe to highlight the endurance, adaptation, and future of the independent grocery business model.
Honoring a Century of Retail Excellence
Throughout the three-day program, attendees will participate in strategic sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions focused on navigating the next era of food retail. The gathering will culminate in the IGA Centennial Awards of Excellence Gala, an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding retailers and strategic partners who have shaped the alliance’s legacy over its first 100 years.
“One hundred years ago, a group of independent grocers came together because they knew they were stronger united than alone. That spirit is exactly what we’re celebrating in Atlanta,” said IGA CEO John Ross. “This Rally is our chance to thank the retailers, partners, and communities who have carried that mission forward for a century—and to set the course for the next hundred years.”
Event Agenda
- Thursday, September 17 – Opening Reception at The Signia Hotel
- Friday, September 18 – Education Sessions & vendor showcase at Coca-Cola Headquarters – IGA Speakeasy Bash at City Winery
- Saturday, September 19 – Breakfast at The Signia Hotel, followed by a choice of guided Atlanta store tours, a day at the Georgia Aquarium, or the World of Coca-Cola Museum – IGA Centennial Awards of Excellence Gala at the Georgia Aquarium
Registration includes all events, giving attendees the freedom to join as many—or as few—activities as they choose.
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Featured Speakers & Business Sessions
Friday’s business program brings together retail leaders, futurists, and analysts for a full day of insight aimed at helping independent grocers compete and grow, including:
- John Ross, President & CEO, IGA, Inc. with “The State of IGA: A New Era for Independent Grocers”
- Kasey Lobaugh, Chief Futurist, Deloitte Consumer Industry with “The Forces Changing Our World: Demographics, Data & Global Trends”
- Grant Ramage, IGA Australia. A look at how IGA Australia is marketing to today’s shopper, offering a global perspective on the independent grocery model.
- IGA International Retailer of the Year Panel. Past honorees share their perspective on where the shopper is headed next.
- The View from the Top: IGA Inc. Board Members on the Future of Independent Retail. Moderated by John Ross, members of the IGA Inc. Board of Directors discuss where independent grocery is headed over the next decade.
Registration Details
- Dates: September 17-19, 2026
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Register at: igarally.com
- Group discount: Parties of four or more receive 10% off registration with code IGA10
- Kids 12 and under attend free
- Registration closes August 19, 2026, and hotel accommodations at the Signia Hotel are part of a limited room block. Full event details, the complete agenda, and hotel booking information are available at igarally.com