Day 1 - Monday, March 13

1:30 PM 

Opening Remarks

Ivonne Kinser, Vice President of Marketing & Innovation, Avocados From Mexico

1:40 PM

Panel

Valda Coryat, VP – North America Marketing, Condiments & Sauces, McCormick & Company (Cholula)

Ivonne Kinser, Vice President of Marketing & Innovation, Avocados From Mexico

Moderated by: Amanda Kenefick, Senior Sales Director, Midwest Territory Lead, LG Ad Solutions

2:20 PM

Consumer Engagement & Brand Authenticity with CPG

Risa Cretella, Chief Sales Officer, Sovos Brands

Michelle Dougenik, Head of Content Strategy & Development, Ocean Spray

Melissa Schwartz, Brand Director, Coca-Cola ™, The Coca-Cola Company

Denise Woodard, Founder & CEO, Partake Foods

Moderated by: Amanda Kenefick, Senior Sales Director, Midwest Territory Lead, LG Ad Solutions

3:00 PM

Founders Panel

Ayeshah Abuelhiga, Founder & CEO, Mason Dixie Foods

Jake Karls, Co-Founder, Mid-Day Squares

Sandro Roco, Founder & CEO, Sanzo

Kristine Tran, Co-Founder, Nufs

3:40 PM

Perspectives with Founder of Mason Dixie on Redefining Authenticity, Mission & Stereotypes

Ayeshah Abuelhiga, Founder & CEO, Mason Dixie Foods

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Day 2 - Tuesday, March 14

11:15 AM

Eating Our Way to a Healthier Future with Challenger Brands

Kelly Burke, Associate Director of Brand Marketing & Strategy, Avocados From Mexico

Jake Karls, Co-Founder, Mid-Day Squares

Michel Nischan, Founder & CEO, Wholesome Crave

Francisco Pergola, Chief Executive Officer, Cheddies

Matt Pluim, Director of Field Activation, Meati

12:00 PM

Dipping into Brand Love

Alexandra Gow, Marketing Director - Frito Lay Dips Portfolio, PepsiCo 

Briana Soria, Director - Doritos Brand, PepsiCo

12:35 PM

Innovation by Necessity

Ed Kolovson, Director of Business Insights, OLIPOP

Nick Pluim, VP Field Marketing & Consumer Engagement, Redbud Brands

Dave Rule, Chief Marketing Officer, Mason Dixie Foods

Kristine Tran, Co-Founder, Nufs

1:15 PM

The Brand is “More than a Cupcake.”

Michelle Wong, Chief Marketing Officer, Sprinkles

1:30 PM

Panel

Dan Mesches, Chief Executive Officer, Sprinkles

Michelle Wong, Chief Marketing Officer, Sprinkles

2:00 PM

Fireside Chat

Richard Honiball, EVP Global Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer, Navy Exchange

2:30 PM

Top Ways to Drive Full-Funnel Results From Influencer Marketing and Prove ROI

Jyl Johnson Pattee, CEO and Founder, Forward Influence