Education Tracks

Join us for sessions specifically tailored to your role and day-to-day activities.

  • Marketing
  • Wellness
  • Promotions & Purchasing
  • Fresh
  • Food Service
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • People & Culture (HR)

Monday, July 13

1:00 - 5:00 PM

Check-in

Visit the Check-in Desk to pick up your name badge and conference booklet! Drop off any items you brought for the Swag Swap!

Kellogg Lobby

2:00 - 3:45 PM

Retailer Refresh

Join the INFRA Board of Directors for a look at INFRA programs, opportunities, and more!

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Education Sessions

Stay tuned for session topics, speakers, and more!

6:00 - 10:00 PM

Opening Dinner & Reception

Join INFRA and your retailer peers as we kick off the 2026 conference! Stop by for food, drinks, conversation, and connection as we ease into the week together!

The Lowlands (160 Wabasha Street South, Saint Paul, MN, 55107)

Tuesday , July 14

8:00 - 10:00 AM

Check-in

Visit the Check-in Desk to pick up your name badge and conference booklet! Drop off any items you brought for the Swag Swap!

Kellogg Lobby

8:00 - 10:00 AM

Breakfast & Keynote

Kickstart Your Conference with Authentic Connection (Pat Sheridan & Kymberli Speight)

Ballroom

10:15 - 12:30 PM

Education Sessions

Stay tuned for session topics, speakers, and more!

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Ballroom

1:45 - 5:15 PM

Education Sessions

Stay tuned for session topics, speakers, and more!

5:15 - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour

Unwind after a day of learning with a beverage on us! 

Upper Level Concourse

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Member Dinner & Brix Award Ceremony

Enjoy dinner with your friends and peers as we celebrate the retailers and brands that have made an incredible impact on their communities and the industry!

Ballroom

Wednesday, July 15

8:00 - 10:00 AM

Breakfast & Keynote

Understanding the Dynamics & Economics of Waste (Tom Szaky, TerraCycle)

Ballroom

10:15 - 5:00 PM

Tabletop Buying Show

Take advantage of exclusive show deals and a specially curated lineup of natural food and product vendors!

Exhibit Hall

11:30 - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Exhibit Hall

6:00 - 10:00 PM

Community Celebration with Industry Partners

Join INFRA, INFRA retailers, and brand partners as we wrap up the 2026 conference with an evening community celebration. Expect good company, drinks, music, and a fun atmosphere as we close out the conference!

Union Depot - The Waiting Room (214 4th St, St Paul, MN 55101)

Thursday, July 16

8:00 - 10:00 AM 

Breakfast & Keynote

Ballroom

10:15 - 12:30 PM

Store Tours

Explore St. Paul alongside your INFRA peers as you visit local natural foods stores and experience the unique character of the city.

Meet in the Kellogg Lobby

10:15 - 12:30 PM

Education Sessions

Stay tuned for session topics, speakers, and more!

10:15 - 12:30 PM

Open Office Hours

Come meet with your INFRA support team! 

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Ballroom