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FaceTime with the Content Guy:  On The Tech Track @ NGA

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I’m excited by the opportunity that the National Grocers Association has given me to curate/program the technology innovation track at its annual show in Las Vegas next month.  Today, I offer a small preview of what we’ll be doing there (including one session that will have you wondering if pigs are flying).  I hope you’ll join us.

If you want more information about the NGA Show, click here.

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