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

 

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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



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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



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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



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Fund Your Future: Investor Panel and Q&A

Monday 11 - 11:45

  • Carol Ortenberg, CPG strategist and Journalist
  • Michael BarberFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Novelty Hill Capital LLC
  • Kathy Yuh, Vice President, VMG Partners



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Maker Prep Course

Immersive education for early-stage makers. Must be enrolled in Maker Prep to participate.

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Keynote Speaker-to be announced soon!