Momentum is your direct line to Kroger. Across two days you’ll hear Kroger’s strategy, priorities, and where the business is headed next — and leave with a clear view of how to support that growth and build your own momentum alongside it.
When
Sep 28–29, 2026
Where
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center · Cincinnati, OH
1:40–2:15 PMKroger Tools and Levers — Media and KPM Strategy
2:15–2:50 PMAI in Retail
2:50–3:10 PMBreak
3:10–4:10 PMThe Leadership Lessons The NFL Taught Me
The experience
More than sessions
From the opening reception to a progressive dinner across the city, Momentum is built for connection as much as content.
Registration & Welcome Cocktail Reception
Arrive early, explore the nation’s top-ranked history museum, and connect with fellow grocery and retail professionals during an evening of networking and conversation.
Founders Fireside Chat
Join us as five founders share their unique entrepreneurial journeys and discuss how they successfully navigated the ever-changing CPG landscape.
Progressive Dinner
Experience Cincinnati like a local. Our progressive dinner will take attendees to some of the city’s favorite gathering spots and showcase the culture, food, and traditions that make Cincinnati unique.
Welcome Breakfast
Start the day by networking with fellow attendees and brand partners while enjoying breakfast before the conference sessions begin.
Founders fireside chat
Meet the founders
Founders who built brands from the kitchen to 10,000+ stores, on what it takes to win shelf space and keep it. Select a founder to see their story.
5 founders
Jason Burke
Founder · New Primal
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Manny Lubin
Co-founder · Slate
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Ray Biebuyck
Founder · Hurray’s Girl Beer
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Blodin Ukella
Founder · Ryl Tea
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Hannah Barnstable
Co-founder · Seven Sundays
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Speakers
Confirmed speakers
Kroger merchandising leaders sharing what’s working on shelf. Select a speaker to learn more — keynote announced soon.
10 confirmed
Mike Murphy
Group Vice President, Grocery, HBC & GM Merchandising · Kroger
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Matt Meyer
Vice President of Sales, Pricing, Promotion and Execution · Kroger
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Carson Spangler
Vice President of Merchandising, Cincinnati Division · Kroger
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Tony Brown
Vice President of Merchandising, Central Division · Kroger
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Stephanie Turner
Director of Grocery Merchandising · Kroger
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Nick Mockabee
Division Drug GM Merchandiser, Cincinnati Division · Kroger
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Caroline Keating
Category Manager, Grocery Dairy · Kroger
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Sherita Scott
Health & Beauty Care Category Manager · Kroger
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Joey Buescher
Category Manager · Kroger
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Krystle Cutler
Sales Planner, Cincinnati Division · Kroger
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Venue & travel
Plan your trip
Everything happens at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on the Cincinnati riverfront. Two room blocks are held at the conference rate, with complimentary shuttle service between both hotels and the venue.
Venue
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom Way · The Banks, Cincinnati, OH 45202
A dedicated shuttle runs continuously between both hotels and the Freedom Center throughout the conference — no rideshare or parking needed.
Runs both days
Room blocks are limited — book early once your registration is confirmed. Rates exclude tax. CVG airport is about 20 minutes by car.
FAQ
Good to know
Who should attend?+
Supplier and CPG brand partners working with three sixty at Kroger. Bring the people who own your category, sales, and retail execution decisions.
Is there a cost?+
Early registration is $1,200 per attendee; regular registration is $2,000. Early pricing ends August 31, 2026.
Where is it held?+
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
How do I register, and what's the deadline?+
Register using the form below. Registration closes September 15, 2026.
Is travel or lodging included?+
Lodging is on your own, but getting around isn’t — a complimentary shuttle runs between both partner hotels and the Freedom Center on both conference days. Room blocks are held at The Kinley Hotel ($179/night, 15-minute walk) and AC Hotel — The Banks ($249/night, 5-minute walk). A discounted booking link will be shared with registered attendees.
What is the cancellation policy?+
Full refunds are available through September 15, 2026, when registration closes. After that date, registrations are non-refundable — but you can transfer your seat to a colleague at any time by emailing contact@threesixtymerch.com with the new attendee’s details.
What is the dress code?+
Business casual.
Where do I park?+
Garage parking. The nearest garage is directly below the museum in the Central Riverfront Parking Garage (182 Race Street entrance recommended). The garage is fully accessible via elevators.
Street parking. Limited metered street parking is available adjacent to the museum — pay machines or the Cincy EZPark app.
Parking rates may vary due to games, concerts, or special events.
Early-bird pricing is $1,200 through Aug 31. Registration closes September 15, 2026.
SEP 28–29Freedom Center · Cincinnati, OH
2 DAYSKeynotes · workshops · networking
Attendees
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Why 2026 is different
One location. Every lever that moves your brand at Kroger.
Momentum is two focused days on the forces reshaping growth at Kroger and how to put both to work for your brand.
Sustained trend 01
Retail media that moves baskets
Make Kroger Precision Marketing work harder. We unpack how to turn retail-media spend into measurable shelf and basket lift — closing the loop from impression to incremental sale, not just reach.
✓Connecting KPM campaigns to in-store performance
✓Funding models that protect margin
✓Measurement that buyers actually trust
Sustained trend 02
The data-driven category review
Predictive assortment, demand forecasting, and space automation acceleration are rewriting how reviews get built. See what’s real, what’s hype, and how to walk into your next review with a data story buyers believe.
✓Right product, right stores
✓Planogram automation and space-to-sales
✓Turning data into a buyer-ready story
2,700+
Kroger banner stores in the network we live in
100%
Employee-owned — the partner alignment you can feel
2
Days of keynotes, working sessions, and networking
6
Capability areas, in one room, for two days
Momentum starts at the shelf.
Two days with the team that grows your brand at Kroger.
