Nourishing Change Conference
Founded by Kroger | Hosted by Ahold Delhaize
Nourishing Change Conference
Founded by Kroger | Hosted by Ahold Delhaize

SAVE
THE
DATE

May 24-26, 2027

Washington, DC

SAVE
THE
DATE

May 24-26, 2027

Washington, DC

SAVE
THE
DATE

May 24-26, 2027

Washington, DC

Nourishing Change Conference 2027

The most influential event in food and health returns in 2027. Join senior leaders from across the food, healthcare, retail, technology, and policy sectors for the conversations, connections, and insights shaping what’s next. Be among the first to receive conference updates, registration details, and opportunities to get involved.

Network with

1200+

industry leaders

Hear from

120+

speakers

Absorb

16+

hours of learning

Attend

50+

sessions

Network with

1200+

industry leaders

Hear from

120

speakers

Absorb

16+

hours of learning

Attend

50+

sessions

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

Nourishing Change Conference

Join the leaders defining what’s next for food, health, and business.

Gain access to insights, partnerships, and strategies driving better health outcomes, greater access, and sustainable growth. Through dynamic discussions and meaningful collaboration, attendees help shape the ideas and actions influencing the future of the industry.

Be part of the conversations shaping the years ahead.

“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-for-health, consumer behavior, population health, digital innovation, and policy reshaping the health ecosystem.

        “I’ve just been blown away with how many on-the-fly conversations we’ve had, that are really making the right connections for all of us in the industry. I would highly recommend it.”

        NielsenIQ

        “Over the last three days, we have been filled with so many great speakers. I personally have found so much value and insight on where the industry is going in the next three to five years based on the change that the consumer is wanting right now. I’ve been able to listen to panels to get a deeper understanding.”

        Emerson Group

        • 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.

              Why It Matters

              WHY ATTEND

              “I’ve just been blown away with how many on-the-fly conversations we’ve had, that are really making the right connections for all of us in the industry. I would highly recommend it.”

              NielsenIQ

              • 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-for-health, consumer behavior, population health, digital innovation, and policy reshaping the health ecosystem.

                    “Over the last three days, we have been filled with so many great speakers. I personally have found so much value and insight on where the industry is going in the next three to five years based on the change that the consumer is wanting right now. I’ve been able to listen to panels to get a deeper understanding.”

                    Emerson Group

                    • 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.

                          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-for-health, consumer behavior, population health, digital innovation, and policy reshaping the health ecosystem.

                                “I’ve just been blown away with how many on-the-fly conversations we’ve had, that are really making the right connections for all of us in the industry. I would highly recommend it.”

                                NielsenIQ

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                                • 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.

                                      “Over the last three days, we have been filled with so many great speakers. I personally have found so much value and insight on where the industry is going in the next three to five years based on the change that the consumer is wanting right now. I’ve been able to listen to panels to get a deeper understanding.”

                                      Emerson Group

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                                      A Cross-Industry Community

                                      Who Attends

                                      Retailers

                                      Payers – Health Plans & Employers

                                      Health & Technology

                                      Academia & Research

                                      Community & Health Equity

                                      Consumer Packaged Goods & Emerging Brands

                                      Government & Policy

                                      Pharma & Life Sciences

                                      Professional Services & Suppliers

                                      Providers

                                      Venture Capital & Investors

                                      Associates & Individuals

                                      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

                                      2026 Recap

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