Vegas Intel · Convention Guide
Groceryshop 2026Las Vegas Guide
PLANNING NOWRetail and commerce technology teams hosting brands and retailers. We support customer receptions, executive dinners, transportation and local sourcing.
- Dates
- September 22–24, 2026
- Venue
- Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- Industry
- Retail & Commerce Technology
- Audience
- Grocery, retail and consumer brands plus the technology companies serving them.
- Approx. Attendance
- Approx. 5,000
Before you arrive
What event teams should know.
- Mandalay Bay sits at the south end of the Strip — budget 20–30 minutes each way from mid-Strip hotels during peak hours.
- Private dining rooms near Mandalay Bay and along the south Strip book out early for conference weeks.
- September is still pool season in Las Vegas — daytime off-sites and outdoor receptions need heat planning.
Venue & logistics
Working around Mandalay Bay.
One of the largest convention centers on the Strip, Mandalay Bay's convention campus connects to Mandalay Bay, Delano and Four Seasons — hosting shows like Groceryshop, HumanX, TRANSACT and Cisco Live.
- If your customers are staying mid-Strip, plan dinner transportation in both directions.
- The property is self-contained — on-site receptions and buyouts run smoothly with the right local coordination.
- Summer shows here need heat planning for any outdoor component.
Corporate dining
Where to take customers.
Strong on-site and nearby private dining — but the south Strip has fewer options within walking distance than center Strip. We curate options around group size, atmosphere and use case — then source and book the right one for you.
Customer events & receptions
Beyond the show floor.
Receptions, happy hours and hosted experiences are where the real conversations happen during Groceryshop. We help source venues, coordinate logistics and support the event on the ground.
Vegas VIP
Experiences worth leaving the floor for.
Executive, customer and team experiences — culinary, golf, driving, rooftops and more. We recommend, source, arrange and coordinate; you take the credit.
Transportation
Keep your people moving.
South Strip location means 15–30 minute transfers to mid- and north-Strip destinations in evening traffic. We coordinate airport transfers, executive cars, sprinters, shuttles and group transportation around your schedule.
What else is happening
The rest of Vegas doesn't pause for your show.
Citywide events, overlapping conventions and demand surges can affect your dining, transportation and hotel plans during Groceryshop. Check what's else is happening while you're in town.
HIGH DEMAND
Private dining is filling quickly during AWS re:Invent week.
Customer dinners and executive private rooms along the Strip are booking earlier than usual. Tell us your date and headcount and we'll get the right room handled.
Need help? Ask us.TRAFFIC ALERT
Major Strip activity may impact transportation schedules.
Overnight lane closures and event load-ins can add significant time to group movements. Build buffer into dinner and off-site transfers.
Need help? Ask us.Need something while you're in Vegas?
Your team has the event covered.We're here for everything else.
- Need a restaurant for 30 customers?
- Need transportation tomorrow?
- Need signage printed locally?
- Need additional event staff?
- Need something delivered to your booth?
- Need a last-minute customer experience?
- Need someone local to solve a problem?
That's what we're here for.