📅 NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027 Planning Window Open: Confirmed Dates: Sun Feb 28 – Tue Mar 2, 2027 at MGM Grand Conference Center (Las Vegas, NV).
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NGA Show (National Grocers Association) Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™ Dossier

8 Mapped Private Dining Buyouts ($6,500 – $35,000 F&B Minimum) • ShowScore™ Sponsor Gravity: 7.6/10

TrueVenue™ Promoter & Sponsor Audit

MGM Grand Conference Center Facility License, Power Markup & In-House Exclusivity Benchmarks

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Hall License Benchmark
$0.38 – $0.55 / net sq ft
Base net exhibit hall license band
EIA Grid vs. 20A Floor Drop
11.4¢/kWh vs. $385
48× Commercial Grid Rate show-floor power markup
VIP Steakhouse / PDR Buyout Band
$6,500 – $35,000 F&B Minimum
8 mapped private dining rooms
Exclusive In-House Monopolies
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Mandatory on-floor catering & telecom
Official Show Sponsors & Cross-Show Sponsorship Intelligence Ledger

Who Sponsors NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027 (9 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)

Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (6 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).

Title / Presenting$150,000 – $350,000

PepsiCo Foodservice

pepsico.com

Official Snack & Innovation Showcase Presenting Sponsor

Sponsors 4 Tracked Conventions
Title / Presenting$150,000 – $350,000

The Coca-Cola Company

coca-colacompany.com

Official Beverage & Main Stage Presenting Sponsor

Sponsors 2 Tracked Conventions
Also Sponsors: NACS Show Atlanta
Platinum / Diamond$75,000 – $149,999

Instacart

instacart.com

Official Grocery Delivery & E-commerce Partner

Sponsors 2 Tracked Conventions
Also Sponsors: Groceryshop
Platinum / Diamond$75,000 – $149,999

Kraft Heinz Company

kraftheinzcompany.com

Official Packaged Goods & Consumer Trends Sponsor

Verified Foodservice Sponsor
Platinum / Diamond$75,000 – $149,999

NCR Corporation

ncr.com

Official POS & Retail Technology Sponsor

Sponsors 2 Tracked Conventions
Gold / Track$30,000 – $74,999

General Mills

generalmills.com

Future of Food Retail Track Sponsor

Verified Foodservice Sponsor
Gold / Track$30,000 – $74,999

Mondelez International

mondelezinternational.com

Snack & Confectionery Insights Track Sponsor

Sponsors 3 Tracked Conventions
Activation / Reception$15,000 – $29,999

Chobani

chobani.com

Official Breakfast & Dairy Bar Sponsor

Sponsors 2 Tracked Conventions
Activation / Reception$15,000 – $29,999

Dole Food Company

dole.com

Official Healthy Living & Fresh Produce Reception Sponsor

Verified Foodservice Sponsor
Conventions.com Show Sponsor Intelligence Desk
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Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (8 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027 (Las Vegas) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts (NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027 (Las Vegas)):

Border Grill Mandalay Bay (2-Story Convention Patio Buyout): Modern Mexican Cantina & Waterfront Patio (1-min walk directly outside Bayside / Shoreline Exhibit Halls, $4,500–$14,000 Deck • $38,000+ Full 2-Story Buyout) • STRIPSTEAK by Michael Mina (Mandalay Bay): Wood-Fired Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Program (3-min indoor walk from Convention Concourse, $3,800–$11,500 PDR • $45,000+ Full Buyout)

Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) & Reception Buyouts:

Rivea & Skyfall Panoramic Lounge (64th Floor W Tower): Private View Salon (24–70) • 320 Full Floor Buyout (4-min indoor walk + Express 64th-Floor Glass Elevator) • Orla by Michael Mina (Mandalay Bay): Private Dining Suite (18–50) • 200 Full Buyout (3-min indoor walk along Convention Restaurant Promenade)

Group Capacity:
Border Grill Mandalay Bay (2-Story Convention Patio Buyout) — Modern Mexican Cantina & Waterfront Patio Private Dining
Modern Mexican Cantina & Waterfront Patio • $$
AV Ready

Border Grill Mandalay Bay (2-Story Convention Patio Buyout)

1-min walk directly outside Bayside / Shoreline Exhibit Halls
Rooms & Buyout: Upper & Lower Decks (40–180) • 450 Full Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $4,500–$14,000 Deck • $38,000+ Full 2-Story Buyout

The #1 most convenient post-floor sponsor reception venue at Mandalay Bay—attendees step straight off the expo floor onto the two-story patio.

Lead Time: 60–90 days ahead for major shows
STRIPSTEAK by Michael Mina (Mandalay Bay) — Wood-Fired Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Program Private Dining
Wood-Fired Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Program • $$$$
AV Ready

STRIPSTEAK by Michael Mina (Mandalay Bay)

3-min indoor walk from Convention Concourse
Rooms & Buyout: 2 Glass PDRs (16–56) • 250 Full Restaurant Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $3,800–$11,500 PDR • $45,000+ Full Buyout

Flagship C-suite closing-dinner steakhouse inside Mandalay Bay featuring private glass-walled boardrooms with built-in presentation displays.

Lead Time: 45–75 days ahead
Rivea & Skyfall Panoramic Lounge (64th Floor W Tower) — French-Italian Riviera Dining & 180° Rooftop Strip Views Private Dining
French-Italian Riviera Dining & 180° Rooftop Strip Views • $$$$
AV Ready

Rivea & Skyfall Panoramic Lounge (64th Floor W Tower)

4-min indoor walk + Express 64th-Floor Glass Elevator
Rooms & Buyout: Private View Salon (24–70) • 320 Full Floor Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $5,500–$18,000 Wing • $55,000+ Rooftop Buyout

Unmatched 64th-floor open-air balcony overlooking the entire Las Vegas Strip skyline—signature VIP keynote & Series-C sponsor reception venue.

Lead Time: 60–120 days ahead
Orla by Michael Mina (Mandalay Bay) — Aegean & Eastern Mediterranean Seafood & Grill Private Dining
Aegean & Eastern Mediterranean Seafood & Grill • $$$
AV Ready

Orla by Michael Mina (Mandalay Bay)

3-min indoor walk along Convention Restaurant Promenade
Rooms & Buyout: Private Dining Suite (18–50) • 200 Full Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $3,200–$9,800 PDR • $36,000+ Full Buyout

Vibrant Michael Mina Mediterranean concept along Mandalay Bay's convention restaurant row—ideal for dietary-inclusive executive dinners.

Lead Time: 45–60 days ahead
Retro by Voltaggio (Mandalay Bay) — Elevated Modern American & Iconic 4-Story Wine Tower Private Dining
Elevated Modern American & Iconic 4-Story Wine Tower • $$$
AV Ready

Retro by Voltaggio (Mandalay Bay)

3-min indoor walk from South Convention Foyer
Rooms & Buyout: Private Salon (20–65) • 220 Full Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $3,500–$11,000 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout

High-energy conversational dinner backdrop built around the famous 4-story glass wine tower (formerly Aureole) inside Mandalay Bay.

Lead Time: 30–60 days ahead
Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar (Park MGM — Smoke-Free) — Chicago Speakeasy Prime Steakhouse & Jazz Parlor Private Dining
Chicago Speakeasy Prime Steakhouse & Jazz Parlor • $$$$

Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar (Park MGM — Smoke-Free)

5-min rideshare north to smoke-free Park MGM
Rooms & Buyout: Hidden Speakeasy Parlor (18–55) • 160 Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $4,500–$14,500 Speakeasy Parlor Buyout

Widely considered the best-vibe executive steakhouse on the South/Center Strip—hidden back-parlor bar guarantees ultra-high RSVP show rates.

Lead Time: 60–90 days ahead
Verified Community Moat & Show-Week Network EffectsLive 2027 Edition

NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027: Exhibitor ROI Scorecard, Booth Roll Call & Side-Events

Real-world hall traffic ratings from verified exhibitors and buyers, live booth swag & demo roll call, and the Las Vegas after-hours networking & suite party calendar.

Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027):
  • Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.7 / 5.0 (9.2/10) — High concentration of verified B2B buyers and procurement decision-makers at MGM Grand Conference Center.
  • Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: Main Exhibit Concourse (4.8★) · Central Showcase Aisle (4.7★) · Specialty Pavilions (4.5★).
  • Official Contractor Drayage & Las Vegas Show-Floor Setup Speed: 4.4 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse 14+ days prior to move-in.
  • Will You Exhibit Again in 2028?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).
Tab B — Verified Attendee Experience Scorecard (NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027):
  • Las Vegas Corridor Walkability & Transit Speed: 4.7 / 5.0 — Direct pedestrian and transit links between MGM Grand Conference Center and Ring 1 HQ hotels.
  • Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest badge pickup at MGM Grand Conference Center satellite desks before 8:30 AM Day 1.
  • New Products Showcase & Exhibitor Floor Quality: 4.8 / 5.0 — Strong new-product launches and live technical demonstrations across MGM Grand Conference Center.
  • After-Hours Receptions & Corridor Dining Access: 4.8 / 5.0 — High-density private dining buyouts and executive hospitality within a 10-minute radius in Las Vegas.
Verified Exhibitor Renewal Intent
86% Would Renew Booth

Buyer Quality: 9.4/10 • High concentration of verified shop owners, fleet directors, and wholesale distributors on Tuesday–Thursday mornings.

Highest-Rated Hall for Buyer ROI
Main Concourse & Prime Halls (4.7★)

Main concourse and primary hall entrances capture the highest morning keynote and buyer flow.

Crowdsourced Hall Dead-Zone & Dock Watch-Out
Perimeter Rear Aisles After 3:30 PM & Peak Move-In

Schedule high-value product demos before 2:30 PM and target early-bird advance warehouse delivery to skip marshaling yard queues.

Rate Your NGA Show (National Grocers Association) Experience (Exhibitor vs. Buyer Scorecard)

Help fellow trade show teams benchmark hall foot traffic, Freeman/union load-in smoothness, and booth renewal ROI.

Buyer / Decision-Maker Quality9/10
Hall Foot Traffic & Aisle Flow9/10
Freeman / Union Load-In Smoothness8/10
Would You Renew / Return in 2028?
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NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker

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Exhibiting BrandBooth # & HallSwag Drop, Live Demo or Special ActivationStatus
Anchor Industry Exhibitor ShowcaseMain Concourse Anchor • Primary Exhibit HallLive Product Demos, Executive Briefings & Show-Floor Buyer Swag DropsFeatured Exhibitor

NGA Show (National Grocers Association) 2027 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Sun Feb 28 – Tue Mar 2, 2027)

The real deals happen between 5:00 PM and Midnight. Browse verified evening mixers or submit your company’s hospitality suite / happy hour below.

Date & TimeSide-Event / After-PartyHost BrandVenue & Corridor TransitAccess / RSVP
Night 1 (Opening Evening)
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
NGA Show (National Grocers Association) Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer ReceptionOfficial Show Floor & Corridor LoungesHeadquarters Hotel & MGM Grand Conference Center ConcourseBadge Holders
Night 2 (Peak Deal Night)
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
VIP Executive Steakhouses & Sponsor Suite MixersEnterprise Sponsors & Industry PartnersWalkable Las Vegas Convention Corridor VenuesRSVP / Invite Required
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