Speaker & Session Proposals

2026 INFRA Annual Conference

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the 2026 INFRA Annual Conference! 

  

Please reach out to Hannah at hpeper@infretailers.com if you have general questions about the show or your proposal submission. Please contact tabletop@infretailers.com if you have exhibitor-related questions.  

Audience

The audience for educational programming at the INFRA Annual Conference consists of owners, managers, and store staff at natural and organic grocery stores and cooperatives across the United States and Puerto Rico. Professionals across leadership, HR, food service, wellness, produce, grocery, marketing, and more will be in attendance. These folks work at stores ranging from small, rural shops, to large retailers with multiple locations, to start ups with a looming opening date. INFRA aims to provide educational content that is impactful, inspiring, and relevant for a diverse audience. 

What to Expect

INFRA curates educational programming for our Annual Conference through a combination of proposals, industry research, trends, and recommendations from INFRA Retailers and field staff. At the end of the proposal window, our team reviews all submissions and strives to piece together relevant and impactful sessions and speaking opportunities for our retailers, staff, and industry partners alike. 

All speaker and session proposals are due by January 30. Don't miss out on a chance to be a part of INFRA's biggest event of the year!

Submit Your Proposal

2026 Conference Themes & Tracks

The general theme for 2026 is “regeneration.” All proposals should include a specific description detailing session outcomes and implementation ideas specific to natural food retailers. 

 

We are interested in (but are not limited to) topics and sessions that feed into the following tracks: 

  • Fresh (produce, food service, bakery, etc.)

  • Human Resources, People, and Culture

  • Leadership

  • Marketing

  • Operations

  • Promotions & Buying Strategies

  • Technology

  • Wellness (supplements & body care) 

Please Note:

  • If your speaker/session is accepted, you'll receive an email with next steps. If your speaker/session is not accepted, you will also receive a notification email. 

  • If accepted, speaker must sign an agreement and adhere to all deadlines. 

  • We may record presentations and make educational content available to attendees post-show. As a speaker, your session may be recorded and/or photographed. 

  • Speakers should avoid sales pitches during conference sessions, and may not hand out marketing materials or product samples. Educational worksheets and resources are okay if approved by the conference team. 

  • We cannot provide audience contact information. If you are a speaker, you may ask your audience for business cards or request to connect with them after the session and through the event app.

Dates & Deadlines

  • Submissions are due  Friday, January 30 by 5pm Central.

  • Conference programming will take place in-person at the RiverCentre in St. Paul, MN. 

Submit Your Proposal

Submit Your Proposal