Our first-anniversary event is back where it all began!

This year we are extending the event and will have multiple panels of experts in CPG, wellness, and consumer tech followed by a networking reception for around 300 guests at Bowers Museum leading up to the Expo West show.

Our panelists will spotlight women in CPG, including:

4PM: Investing in and Growing Brands

• Helana Robbins Huddleston, CPA, CIRA, CohnReznick​
• Bella Hughes, Co-Founder of Better Sour​
• Ruchi Desai, Founder of EIGHT Brewing​
• Lauren Gropper, Founder & CEO, Repurpose​
• Dayton Miller, Managing Partner, BFG Partners​
• Moderated by Mike Schall, Senior Managing Director of Nacascolo Holdings​

4:45PM: Sweet Loren's: The Impact of Strategic Partnerships in CPG

• Loren Brill Castle, CEO of Sweet Loren's​
• Meredith Lawson Norrie, VP Licensing of Mattel​
• Moderated by Lucas Ballasy, CEO of BARREL​

5:30PM: Built for Her: How Female-Focused CPG Brands Are Winning Consumers

• Kelly Landrieu, Global Director of Whole Foods Market's​ Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP​)
• Michelle Jacobs, Co-Founder of Womaness​
• Kris Strouthopoulos, Founder of Giapenta​
• Mackie Swan, CEO of Woo More Play​
• Moderated by Dulari Amin, Managing Partner, Sidelines VC​

Ticket purchases include all access to panels (4-6pm) and reception (6-9pm)

Thank you to our partners at Ito En, RodeoCPG, SecureCPG, Barrel, Subtotal, Rebuy, CohnReznick, Glimpse, Naturepedic, Chimes, Purely Sprouted, Seraphim, Better Sour, Heritage Kulfi, Buyo and Crane Wellness.

Thanks also to supporters Bim Bam Boo, Kombucha Culture, Lemongrass Farms, Bitchin' Sauce, Karma Nuts, Zenjoy, Weleda and friends.

We are excited to celebrate with all of you!

Product donations will also support LA wildfire relief efforts.