Grab a seat at the Main Stage and tap into new research, actionable insights, and inspiring ideas from food industry dynamos. With educational programming and interactive opportunities happening every day, there's something for everyone at the Winter Show. Browse session types and speaker highlights below, and start building your Show schedule.
Retail Strategy & Insights
Understanding the Specialty and Emerging Channels with Albertsons
Sunday 11:30 - 12:15
- Cher Cech, Grocery Sales Manager, Pavilions
- Karen Ivanis-Rogers, Senior Director of Business Ventures, Albertsons
- Carol Ortenberg, CPG strategist and Journalist
Trendsetters: How Innovative Retailers Seek Out Innovation
Tuesday 11:30 - 12:30
- Daniel Scharff, Founder, Startup CPG
- Kelly Landrieu, Principal Planner, Whole Foods Market
- Darren Viscount, Senior Natural Living Category Manager, Bristol Farms
- Angelique Munoz, Buyer – Dry Grocery: Pet Food & Soup, Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
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Trends & Research
Reimaging Your Food Brand in the Age of Innovation
Sunday 1:30 - 2:15
- Michael Wolf, Founder, The Spoon
2025 Industry Outlook: Trends Shaping Retail, Foodservice, CPG
Monday 11 - 11:45
- Brian Choi, Managing Partner & CEO, The Food Institute
- Lino Fabiani, Head of Data Science, MenuData
- Sunny Khamkar, Cofounder & CEO, MenuData
- Jodi Tobin, Vice President, Manufacturer Strategy & Engagement, Buyers Edge
- Jamie Moore, Sourcing and Sustainability Director, Parkhurst Dining
Interactive Panels
How to Succeed in Foodservice (Think Outside the Restaurant!)
Monday 1 - 1:45
- Rodd Willis, Director of Natural/Specialty, Dot Foods
- Nona Lim, Founder & CEO, Nona Lim
- Stephanie Lind, Founder, Elohi Strategic Advisors
Fund Your Future: Investor Panel and Q&A
Monday 11 - 11:45
- Carol Ortenberg, CPG strategist and Journalist
- Michael Barber, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Novelty Hill Capital LLC
- Kathy Yuh, Vice President, VMG Partners
- John Lowe, Founder, Amok Consumer Growth Fund
Maker Prep Course
Immersive education for early-stage makers. Must be enrolled in Maker Prep to participate.
