# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A national convening scaling what works in underserved, low-income rural and urban communities.About this EventDate: June 18, 2026Time: 8:00 AM- 5:30 PM CTLocation: Dorin Forum, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, ILLead Convener: Food Systems for the Future InstituteCo-hosts: José AndrésPartners: Dion’s Chicago Dream, The Food Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School, The Food Trust, The Global Food Institute at George Washington UniversityAs food prices rise, SNAP comes under increasing strain, and grocery stores disappear from too many urban and rural communities, the question is no longer what’s broken, it’s what’s working.Building on the momentum of the first Grocery Retail for All Summit, this national convening will spotlight store models, financing tools, and public policies already keeping shelves stocked and doors open—and accelerate the scaling of proven solutions that make affordable, nutritious food accessible in every community.Who Should Attend This SummitThe 2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit is designed for leaders across the grocery, food, health, investment, and policy sectors who are working to expand access to affordable, nutritious food in every community.At the center of this conversation are independent and community-based grocery operators, whose experience and leadership are essential to building sustainable food access solutions.Independent Grocers: We Want You ThereIf you are an independent or regional grocery retailer, or a cooperative or nonprofit grocery operator, we want to ensure you are able to participate. If the registration fee presents a barrier, please contact us at GRS2026@fsfinstitute.net to request a complimentary registration. Please note that a limited number of complimentary registrations are available. You may also reach out to inquire about potential travel or accommodation assistance, as limited support may be available.Media professionals covering grocery retail and students interested in food systems may also reach out regarding attendance.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All funds raised through Summit registrations and sponsorships will support the continuation and expansion of grocery-focused convenings, research, and initiatives led by the Food Systems for the Future Institute. These resources help advance efforts to strengthen grocery retail in underserved communities and expand access to affordable, nutritious food.Learn more at: - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-grocery-retail-for-all-summit/100001983378662972 - **Event Categories**: Business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F2026-grocery-retail-for-all-summit-registration-1983378662972 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 209.93, max: 423.34, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum - **lat**: 41.8669354 - **long**: -87.6461178 - **full address**: Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum, 725 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Food Systems for the Future Institute (https://allevents.in/org/food-systems-for-the-future-institute/27623731) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d2cf910569e431147f2ce8503629a5d1dba0fb1a394d35b69dfe43451e1a02a9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc82b8a0-gmir.jpg?v=1774566436 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=2026+Grocery+Retail+for+All+Summit&date=18+Jun ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum, 725 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 209.93 up to 423.34 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Food Systems for the Future Institute - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Business, health-wellness - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d2cf910569e431147f2ce8503629a5d1dba0fb1a394d35b69dfe43451e1a02a9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc82b8a0-gmir.jpg?v=1774566436", "startDate": "2026-06-18T08:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-06-18T17:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-grocery-retail-for-all-summit/100001983378662972", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "725 West Roosevelt Road", "postalCode": "60608", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.8669354", "longitude": "-87.6461178" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A national convening scaling what works in underserved, low-income rural and urban communities.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-26", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-18T17:30:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-26", "lowPrice": "209.93", "highPrice": "423.34", "price": "209.93", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-grocery-retail-for-all-summit/100001983378662972" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-grocery-retail-for-all-summit/100001983378662972", "price": "209.93", "name": "Community & Knowledge Pass" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-grocery-retail-for-all-summit/100001983378662972", "price": "316.63", "name": "Government & Philanthropic Leadership Pass" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-grocery-retail-for-all-summit/100001983378662972", "price": "423.34", "name": "Industry & Capital Pass" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Food Systems for the Future Institute", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/food-systems-for-the-future-institute/27623731" } ] } ] ```