Ireland's Leading

Grocery Retail Conference


April 29th

InterContinental Hotel, Dublin

SPONSORS

The annual Checkout Conference, organised by Ireland’s market award-winning trade publication Checkout, is the longest running dedicated conference for the grocery retail and FMCG industries in Ireland.

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Ireland's Leading Grocery Retail Event

The annual Checkout Conference, organised by Ireland’s market award-winning trade publication Checkout, is the longest running dedicated conference for the grocery retail and FMCG industries in Ireland.

April 29th
InterContinental Hotel, Dublin

Get a Ticket

SPONSORS

Shaping Tomorrow's Retail Today

The Checkout Conference 2025 will be a curated one-day event focusing on how retailers and brands can best respond to an ever changing and rapidly evolving grocery retail industry.

These challenges will be viewed through the lens of sustainability, technology, consumer and shopper behaviours, a volatile geo-political environment, the rising cost of doing business, and a plethora of new labour and sustainability regulations.

Keynotes

Strategies and insights to help brands navigate retail challenges and opportunities.

Expert-led fireside chats

Learn from industry leaders about the latest trends and strategies.

Networking opportunities

Meet new faces and make connections in a friendly networking environment.

Career advancement

Discover solutions that will benefit your career, your business and the industry.

WHO ATTENDS

Shaping Tomorrow's Retail Today

The Checkout Conference 2025 will be a curated event focusing on how retailers and brands can best respond to an ever changing and rapidly evolving grocery retail industry.

Keynotes

Strategies and insights to help brands navigate retail challenges and opportunities.

Expert-led panels

Learn from industry operators about the latest trends and strategies.

Networking opportunities

Meet new faces and make connections in a friendly networking environment.

Career advancement

Discover solutions that will benefit your career, your business and the industry.

WHO ATTENDS

Insights from the industry's best operators

We’re proud to host a lineup of leading voices from Ireland’s grocery retail and FMCG sectors. Gain valuable insights from experts shaping the future of the industry.

Keynote Speakers

Announced so far...

Conor Kilduff

CEO

Love Irish Food

John Moane

Group Chief Executive

BWG Foods UC

David Berry

Country Manager – Ireland

NielsenIQ

Jane McDaid

Founder & Head of Creative Innovation

THINKHOUSE


Insights from the industry's best operators

We’re proud to host a lineup of leading voices from Ireland’s grocery retail and FMCG sectors. Gain valuable lessons from experts shaping the future of the industry.

Keynote Speakers

Announced so far...

John Moane

Group Chief Executive

BWG Foods UC

Conor Kilduff

CEO

Love Irish Food

David Berry

Country Manager – Ireland

NielsenIQ

Jane McDaid

Founder & Head of Creative Innovation

THINKHOUSE

PAST SPONSORS

PAST SPONSORS

What our past sponsors have said:

“The Checkout Conference is the Irish grocery Industry’s leading event. Sponsoring the conference has been a rewarding experience for dunnhumby, promoting networking and exposure to the industry”  

— John Miller, Head of dunnhumby Ireland

“Rabobank was the title sponsor for the Checkout Conference for five years, and we believe our brand benefited hugely from the association with this well-organised, targeted business event. The Checkout Conference is rightly considered the premier event of the year for the retail and FMCG industries, and we were privileged to be associated with it."

— Fiona Egan, Head of Corporate Banking, RaboBank Ireland

What our past sponsors have said:

“The Checkout Conference is the Irish grocery Industry’s leading event. Sponsoring the conference has been a rewarding experience for dunnhumby, promoting networking and exposure to the industry”  

— John Miller, Head of dunnhumby Ireland

“Rabobank was the title sponsor for the Checkout Conference for five years, and we believe our brand benefited hugely from the association with this well-organised, targeted business event. The Checkout Conference is rightly considered the premier event of the year for the retail and FMCG industries, and we were privileged to be associated with it."

— Fiona Egan, Head of Corporate Banking, RaboBank Ireland

A look back at past conferences:

"I've gotten some of the best advice from Garett, literally life changing."

- Garth (Sparr, FL)

"I've been subscribed to Gritness for about a year now. My recipe collection has never been better."

- Margarette (Columbus, OH)

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A look back at past conferences

"I've gotten some of the best advice from Garett, literally life changing."

- Garth (Sparr, FL)

"I've been subscribed to Gritness for about a year now. My recipe collection has never been better."

- Margarette (Columbus, OH)

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What our attendees are saying:

“EventCon was a transformative experience. The workshops and seminars provided actionable insights that I could apply immediately.”  

— Jordan S.

“The networking opportunities at EventCon were fantastic. I made connections that have already led to new career opportunities."

— Morgan W.

“The expert speakers were incredibly knowledgeable. EventCon gave me a fresh perspective on my career path.”
  
— Casey R.

FAQ's

Who can attend the Checkout Conference?  

Past attendees include executives from Aryzta Bakeries Ireland, The Maxol Group, Smurfit Kappa Display, Mondelez Ireland, Aramark, Applegreen, Aldi Ireland, Aurivo Consumer Foods, Barry Group, Bord Bia, Boyne Valley Group, BWG Foods, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland, Donnelly Fruit & Veg, Gala Retail Services, John Player, Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, Mars Ireland, PepsiCo UK & Ireland and Philip Morris Ltd.

Are there opportunities for networking?

It is considered a must attend event for senior executives in the trade, due to the high calibre of speakers and its status as a premium networking opportunity for retail and FMCG professionals.

FAQ's

Who can attend the Checkout Conference?  

Past attendees include executives from Aryzta Bakeries Ireland, The Maxol Group, Smurfit Kappa Display, Mondelez Ireland, Aramark, Applegreen, Aldi Ireland, Aurivo Consumer Foods, Barry Group, Bord Bia, Boyne Valley Group, BWG Foods, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland, Donnelly Fruit & Veg, Gala Retail Services, John Player, Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, Mars Ireland, PepsiCo UK & Ireland and Philip Morris Ltd.

Are there opportunities for networking?

It is considered a must attend event for senior executives in the trade, due to the high calibre of speakers and its status as a premium networking opportunity for retail and FMCG professionals.

Ready to shape tomorrow's retail today?

Don’t miss Ireland's premier grocery retail and FMCG event! Register for the Checkout Conference to gain strategies and insights for tackling retail challenges and seizing opportunities.

Ready to shape tomorrow's retail today?

Don’t miss Ireland's premier grocery retail and FMCG event! Register for the Checkout Conference to gain strategies and insights for tackling retail challenges and seizing opportunities.