Super Early Bird Rates June 2-4, 2026 Des Moines, Iowa
Super Early Bird Rates June 2-4, 2026 Des Moines, Iowa

Network with

1200+

industry leaders

Hear from

90+

speakers

Absorb

16+

hours of learning

Attend

50+

sessions

Network with

1200+

industry leaders

Hear from

90

speakers

Absorb

16+

hours of learning

Attend

50+

sessions

Photo of the mainstage and audience from the 2025 Nourishing Change Conference

Join a cross-industry movement where consumer voice meets system-level change and where ideas turn into action.

Founded by Kroger Health, the movement unites leaders across science, retail, health systems, policy, technology, equity, and community to create real change in how America eats, shops, works, and heals. Each sector plays a crucial role, and each stands to benefit from being part of the movement.

Be part of what comes next.

“When customers come to our stores, whether it’s for prescriptions, care visits or groceries, they should leave with more than what they came for. They should leave nourished.” – Jim Kirby, CCO of Kroger Health

Getting new perspectives through ongoing dialogue, innovation and collaborations empowers us to keep thinking bigger…” – Jim Kirby, CCO of Kroger Health

Why It Matters

WHY ATTEND

  • Shape the Future of Health: Join a cross-industry movement uniting retail, healthcare, technology, policy, and innovation to improve outcomes at scale and help influence what comes next.
    • Build High-Value Relationships: Connect directly with leaders and innovators who influence strategy, budgets, and buying decisions, accelerating your organization’s impact.
        • Learn the latest insights: Gain insights on food-as-medicine, consumer behavior, population health, digital innovation, and policy reshaping the health ecosystem.

        “This is a first-of-its-kind conference that brings together subject matter expertise from across industries to chart a new path forward for health in our communities.”

        – Aftab Pureval
        Mayor of Cincinnati
        City of Cincinnati

        • Learn from Real-World Models: See how retail, pharmacy, and healthcare are working together today through practical case studies that demonstrate measurable results.
          • Unlock Growth Opportunities: Identify new partnerships, commercialization pathways, and investment and innovation pipelines that support sustainable business growth.
              • Expand Your Influence: Contribute your expertise to a national dialogue focused on improving access and health outcomes for every community, not just advancing your organization.

              “I am looking for disruption, new ideas, innovation, and the right people in the room to have those conversations. This conference checks all of those boxes.”

              – David Pope
              Chief Pharmacy Officer
              XiFin Pharmacy Solutions

              Why It Matters

              WHY ATTEND

              • Shape the Future of Health: Join a cross-industry movement uniting retail, healthcare, technology, policy, and innovation to improve outcomes at scale and help influence what comes next.
                • Build High-Value Relationships: Connect directly with leaders and innovators who influence strategy, budgets, and buying decisions, accelerating your organization’s impact.
                    • Learn the latest insights: Gain insights on food-as-medicine, consumer behavior, population health, digital innovation, and policy reshaping the health ecosystem.

                    “This is a first-of-its-kind conference that brings together subject matter expertise from across industries to chart a new path forward for health in our communities.”

                    – Aftab Pureval
                    Mayor of Cincinnati
                    City of Cincinnati

                    “I am looking for disruption, new ideas, innovation, and the right people in the room to have those conversations. This conference checks all of those boxes.”

                    – David Pope
                    Chief Pharmacy Officer
                    XiFin Pharmacy Solutions

                    • Learn from Real-World Models: See how retail, pharmacy, and healthcare are working together today through practical case studies that demonstrate measurable results.
                      • Unlock Growth Opportunities: Identify new partnerships, commercialization pathways, and investment and innovation pipelines that support sustainable business growth.
                          • Expand Your Influence: Contribute your expertise to a national dialogue focused on improving access and health outcomes for every community, not just advancing your organization.

                          A Cross-Industry Community

                          Who Attends

                          Payers – Health Plans & Employers

                          Providers & Health Systems

                          Retailers & Suppliers

                          Academia & Research

                          Community Leaders

                          Government & Policy

                          Venture Capital & Investors

                          Health + Tech Innovators

                          Health Equity Reform Orgs

                          Consumer Packaged Goods

                          Emerging Brands

                          Associates & Individuals

                          Attendee Registration

                          Join the most influential conference of the year

                          Silver Pass — The Essential Experience

                          $695

                          Super Early Bird Pricing

                          (Regular Price: $1395)

                          Perfect for attendees who want full access to the core Nourishing Change experience.

                          • Main Conference Access: Two days of high-impact keynotes, panels, and breakouts shaping the future of food, health, and retail.
                          • Networking Experiences: Curated meetups, receptions, and opportunities to build meaningful connections.
                          • All-Inclusive Meals: Breakfasts, lunches, and refreshments throughout the day
                          • Sessions On-Demand: Rewatch your favorite sessions or catch anything you missed, available for a limited time after the conference.

                          Gold Pass — The Full Journey

                          $895

                          Super Early Bird Pricing

                          (Regular Price: $1595)

                          Go deeper with extended programming and richer networking. Gold gives you the time and space to explore ideas before the main event even begins.

                          Includes everything in Silver, plus:

                          • Pre-Conference Programming: Intimate, focused conversations and sessions that set the stage for a high-value conference experience.
                          • Enhanced Networking: Smaller group formats and curated introductions to elevate every connection.

                          Platinum Pass — The Insider Access

                          $995

                          Super Early Bird Pricing

                          (Regular Price: $1695)

                          Designed for executives, innovators, and investors seeking premium access and never-before-offered benchmarking opportunities.

                          Includes everything in Gold, plus:

                          • Flagship Hy-Vee Store Site Tour: A behind-the-scenes visit to Hy-Vee’s flagship store, an exclusive benchmarking experience not available to the public. See innovation, retail health integration, and next-generation consumer experience in action.

                          Join the Conversation

                          Featured Sessions

                          Nourishing Change is designed so you can tailor your experience through focused track sessions aligned to your role, priorities, and stage of impact. Build a personalized agenda that moves you from insight to action while connecting with the people and ideas most relevant to your work.

                          The New Front Door: Who’s Shaping the Future of Care?

                          Retail Reinvented: The New Store as Platform, Publisher, and Power Player

                          GLP-1 Nation: Redesigning Care, Cost, and Coverage in the Era of Appetite Suppression

                          How Pharmacies Are Becoming the Next Clinical Powerhouses

                          The Gut Revolution: Turning Microbiome Science into Everyday Health Choices

                          Rewriting the ROI: Cost Transparency, Value-Based Care & the Business Case for Prevention

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                          HEALTH SYSTEMS Red arrow RETAILERS Purple arrow ACADEMIA Green arrow GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS Red arrow HEALTH + TECH INNOVATORS Marble arrow CPGS Pink arrow ASSOCIATES Blue arrow HEALTH SYSTEMS Red arrow RETAILERS Purple arrow ACADEMIA Green arrow GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS Red arrow HEALTH + TECH INNOVATORS Marble arrow CPGS Pink arrow ASSOCIATES Blue arrow

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