MONDAY
DIGITAL RETAIL CONFERENCE: Industry executives will speak about the changing retail environment. spscommerce.com/influence. May 1-3. $1,195. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S., Mpls.
TUESDAY
FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE: Sessions for banking, corporate treasury, finance and investment professionals. mnafp.org. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. $210-$415. St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.
LEADERSHIP SESSION: Prior Lake Police Chief Mark Elliott will speak about "21st Century Policing." 7:30-9 a.m. $20. The Prouty Project, 6385 Old Shady Oak Road, Suite 260, Eden Prairie. 952-942-2922.
WEDNESDAY
FOOD DEFENSE CONFERENCE: Detection methods, cyber security, regulations and more. thefooddefenseconference.com. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. May 3; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4. $250-$500. The Commons Hotel, 615 Washington Av. SE., Mpls.
FRIDAY
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty will share his perspectives of the current state of the country and Minnesota. dcrchamber.com. 7:30-9 a.m. $25-$30. The Commons on Marice, 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan. 651-452-9872.
