CPG Innovation Summit: NCN Investor Meetup

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 1 hr. (America/Los_Angeles)
Marriott, Marquis Ballroom NW
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Join us for an investor meetup hosted by Nutrition Capital Network on Tuesday, March 3. Taking place during the CPG Innovation Summit, this reception offers a unique opportunity for investors to connect with each other, share insights, and build community. 
 
Connect, catch up, and enjoy great conversation! 

*NOTE: This event is for investor attendees. 

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Amy Ippoliti · Yoga Teacher & Author

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CPG Innovation Summit Keynote: Reimagining Innovation for a Changing World - A Conversation with Jason Buechel & Mark Bittman

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Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 1
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Meredith Kaufman · New Hope Network
Shaun Brown · BirdDog Commerce Media
Darren Saul · VENDO
Peter Adams · Marketing Dive

CPG Innovation Summit: The Deal Room at Expo West - Capital, Content & Connections for Investors & Brands

Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center
Edgar Vargas · Vilore Foods Inc
Andrew Arentowicz · 50/50 Foods, Inc
Kristi Riordan · Australia Pavilion - NSW Government
Mary Aipoalani · PWR^UP
Mark Sorensen · The Sustainable Care Company (Cleanery)

CPG Innovation Summit: Content Creation Studio, Social Media Pop-Up

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CPG Innovation Summit: Content Creation Studio, Podcast Production Studio

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CPG Innovation Summit: Content Creation Studio, Product Photo Lab

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CPG Innovation Summit: Acosta Group 2026 Consumer Predictions – Insights to Action

Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 1
Kathy Risch · Acosta Group
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CPG Innovation Summit: Analytics, Activations, & Agents - Using Data to Survive & Thrive in a 3-Shelf Reality

Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 1
Hannah Law · SPINS
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Amish Puri · SPINS
Jessica Wright · SPINS

CPG Innovation Summit: Deal Room Tabletop Networking

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CPG Innovation Summit: Appetite for Innovation - Strategic Networking Lunch

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Katrina Tolentino · Naturally Network

CPG Innovation Summit: The Future of Retail - Innovating for Success in a Changing Landscape

Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 1
Steve Brancamp · UNFI
Douglas Brown · New Hope Network
Daniel Scharff · StartupCPG
LeSpencer Walker · Target Corp
Clara Paye · MommyWins, LLC

CPG Innovation Summit: Natural Products Expo West Pitch Slam - Stories Rooted in Innovation

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Lauren Castro · CVS Health

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Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 1
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Peter Castleman · WISEcode

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Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center
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Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center
Jennifer Brush · Yerba Madre
Abby Coleman · BZ Kitchens
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Registered attendees

AN
Abhijit Natu
AA
Almin Azeem
Sales Head - Posca HydrateAustralia Pavilion - NSW Government
Augustas Meskauskas
Augustas Meskauskas
Head of B2BUAB LIthempa