ENGAGE + EXCHANGE = EXCEL
E3 is where the CGNA network turns connection into growth. Members, Preferred Vendors, and Service Providers come together for honest conversations, shared strategies, and partnerships that hold up long after the conference ends. The relationships start here. The results show up all year.
FINDINGS FROM CHICAGO
BUILT TO CONNECT
01 / Extended Breaks
More time for meaningful conversations between sessions.
02 / More Member-to-Member Discussions
Work through real business challenges with peers who've faced them.
03 / Dedicated Member-to-Vendor Interactions
Focused time to strengthen partnerships, share priorities, and drive growth.
04 / Longer Trade Show
Connect with every partner, explore new opportunities, and never miss a valuable conversation.
05 / Small Group Discussions
Discussions that foster open dialogue and shared insight, helping you gain new perspectives and actionable ideas.
06 / Offsite Experiences
Shared San Diego experiences that continue the conversation beyond the meeting room.
"There's nothing like CGNA, one of the industry's most intimate and unique events. Packed with meaningful time among vendors and distributors, reigniting relationships, sparking new ones, and fueled by infectious energy."
ERIC ROLAND, MEIER SUPPLY
WHERE CGNA COMES TOGETHER
who should attend
E3 is built for CGNA Member Distributors, Preferred Vendors, and Service Providers, bringing together CEOs, general managers, and leaders across sales, purchasing, marketing, and technology for focused conversations that support connection, insight, and growth.
The CGNA Network of Distributors
The companies that lead this industry, in one place.
CONFERENCE VENUE
THE US GRANT HOTEL
SEPT 29 - OCT 1
$299
per night, plus taxes and fees
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