Whether you’re looking to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest in retail and tech, or uncover strategies to fuel brand growth, there’s a CPG conference that fits the bill. We’ve pulled together a running list of upcoming conferences worth your attention. This roundup will be updated regularly as new events are announced—so consider bookmarking it as a go-to resource. Know of a great conference we should add? Drop us a line —we’d love to include it. February 2026

Planning to attend your first CPG trade show in 2026? You're stepping into one of the most valuable networking and business development opportunities in the consumer goods industry. Despite our increasingly digital world, face-to-face connections at trade shows remain irreplaceable for building relationships, discovering new products, and closing deals that simply don't happen through video calls. Here’s our advice to anyone heading to a trade show or conference. PREPARE.  R

A note: Left Hand Agency  can execute experiential through a variety of amazing agency partners. Part of the value we bring to our clients is sourcing and managing these kinds of activations. But, not every brand wants to work through a media agency, and some brands may already have a media AOR. So, we compiled a list of our top US experiential agencies for medium to large CPG brands. Smaller brand? We gotcha. There's also a list of smaller experiential agencies who may be a