Can't Miss CPG Conferences for Brand Leaders
- Maia Brusseau
- Oct 15, 2025
- 7 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
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 CPG Conferences
Denver, CO
February 4 & 5
A food industry trade show that connects brands with retail buyers to showcase new products, explore emerging brands, source data, and expand distribution. It's powerful mix of curated assortments, first-look experiences, industry-leading insights, and proven strategies to drive customer traffic and loyalty – all while celebrating the meaningful partnerships that power our shared success.
Toronto, Canada
February 10
As retail media continues its meteoric rise, especially in Canada, the Path to Purchase Institute is proud to return to Toronto for the third consecutive year to host Retail Media Summit Canada. Connect and collaborate with the most influential minds in retail and advertising for an evolved one-day experience designed to redefine the future of the industry in Canada and beyond.
Palm Springs, CA
February 23-26
Retail is changing fast. At eTail, you’ll connect with industry leaders, share ideas, and shape what’s next.
March 2026 CPG Conferences
Anaheim, CA
March 4-6
Expo West is more than just an event — it nourishes relationships, connects with people who inspire, and helps people discover new opportunities. It's where attendees come to stay in touch with what matters most: community, innovation, and shared purpose. Gain insights from industry experts with a passion for driving change and sales growth.
Kalamazoo, MI
March 24 & 25
This event brings together professionals from the food and consumer packaged goods industries to discuss trends, share insights, and network. It features educational sessions, keynote speakers, and discussions on topics such as marketing strategies, consumer connections, and industry challenges. It serves as a platform for both established and emerging brands to connect and for WMU (Western Michigan University) students to engage with industry leaders.
Las Vegas, NV
March 24-26
Retail is changing faster than ever. Some play catch-up. Others shape what’s next. Shoptalk Spring is where the future of retail gets real. 10,000+ trailblazers, 200+ game-changing speakers, and the bold ideas that will transform your business.
April 2026 CPG Conferences
Palm Beach, FL
April 18-21
The NACDS Annual Meeting is the industry’s most prestigious gathering of its most influential leaders. It is the classic “Top-to-Top” business conference, attended by industry decision makers. It will give you and your company a unique opportunity to gain new insights into today’s changing marketplace and set your course for the future.
May 2026 CPG Conferences
Atlanta, GA
May 4-6
Meet peers who have influenced commerce transformation at their companies, to crumble silos and align incentives for efficiency and growth. Tap into a universe of experts who will share their best practices, data, and outlooks to help you imagine your company’s next evolution, and the next advancement in your career.
Nashville, TN
May 18-21
Join legacy and challenge brands alike this May at the CPG Insider Summit to discuss the future of CPG marketing. Learn how to unlock AI, martech and data insights to get clearer customer journeys. Hear about how to catch the DTC wave to start building your first-party data. Retail media, omnichannel, and influence marketing will take center stage as brands can see what works best to engage with Gen Z and beyond – all while still protecting core investments.
Las Vegas, NV
May 19-21
In Vegas, the Sweets & Snacks Expo brings together brands, buyers, brokers, and more. This is where trends ignite, shelves take shape, and deals get done. From discovery to distribution, go all in at Sweets & Snacks.
June 2026 CPG Conferences
P2PI Retail Media Summit Chicago, IL
June 2-4
Designed to elevate CPG brands and retailers navigating the ever-changing retail media landscape. Join the Path to Purchase Institute to connect with the industry’s top leaders, spark innovation and shape the future of retail media together.
Minneapolis, MN
June 8-10
As the food and beverage industry navigates shifting consumer expectations and eCommerce growth, Digital Food & Beverage explores the intersection of online and brick-and-mortar retail to help professionals tackle challenges and implement best practices for omnichannel excellence. With unique sessions and disruptive content, the event is designed for eCommerce, digital marketing, strategy, and technology leaders looking to drive digital transformation, enhance customer experiences, and achieve sustained growth in the evolving food & beverage landscape.
Barcelona, Spain
June 9-11
Say hello to your one stop shop for connecting with Europe’s most senior retail, brand, tech and investor decision makers pioneering tomorrow’s digital innovations in store and online.
With 4,500+ power players and 1 in 3 being C-suite representing 62 countries, you’ll be able to pack months of meaningful meetings into just three days to drive your business forward.
Seattle, WA
June 16 & 17
Product Marketing Summit brings together the brightest minds in product marketing for two days of unrivaled networking, learning and discussion to:
Uplevel your GTM, positioning, and AI-enabled strategies to meet today’s demands
Tap into emerging tech and trends to amplify your influence and impact
Connect with peers who truly get your challenges, and your wins
Show leadership the undeniable value of strategic product marketing
Cannes, France
June 22-26
At Cannes Lions, the advertising and communications industry meets to see the world's best work. It’s where insights from iconic thought leaders, ideas from innovative companies, and inspiration from every corner of the creative marketing community come together. Expect a week of global networking, world-class learning, and benchmark-setting Awards – at the world's biggest celebration of history-making creativity.
London, England
June 24 & 25
Join your product marketing peers for a brand new summer edition of our London Summit. Explore the multi-track agenda and upskill your entire GTM function as you absorb insights from the experts to level up your PMM strategy.
July 2026 CPG Conferences
New York, NY
July 20-23
Cornell University has joined forces with industry executives and visionaries from across the globe to create a new Omnichannel Leadership Program designed to help you build a high-performing customer journey and level up your organization. In this immersive four-day program at Cornell Tech, industry thought leaders and renowned faculty will come together to share best practices for optimizing the customer experience, addressing topics such as leveraging AI, prioritizing the customer, operations and execution, technology, data analytics, ESG, stakeholder management, and change management.
Coming out of the Omnichannel Leadership Program, you will have a fresh perspective on customer needs as well as how you can accelerate the transformation of your organization for the future of omnichannel.
September 2026 CPG Conferences
San Francisco, CA
September 6
The Developer Marketing Summit brings together the sharpest minds in developer marketing for a day dedicated to unlocking real impact — through strategy, insight, and connection tailored to technical audiences.
Miami, FL
September 14-16
The Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference is only open to the industry, making this an exclusively B2B (business to business) event. Attendees of the Show are there looking for new and innovative products to source, add to their store shelves, menus, and to wow their clients.
Las Vegas, NV
September 22-24
Immerse yourself in fresh perspectives from influential leaders. Grocery Shop’s agenda provides the ultimate playbook for digital transformation and innovation. Learn from leaders across grocery and CPG who are embracing new digital capabilities, adopting new business models and successfully navigating tough industry challenges. Expect fresh and never-before-seen research, in-depth case studies that walk you step-by-step through successful initiatives, analyst presentations with smart frameworks for tackling major business problems, and global grocery and CPG perspectives from practitioners around the world.
Seattle, WA
September 24-26
Grow your business and expand your network at Amazon Accelerate, Amazon’s annual seller conference. Building on 25 years of selling partner innovation, you’ll gain access to exclusive content, expert-led trainings, direct access to Amazonians and partners, one-on-one meetings with subject matter experts, and ample networking opportunities.
October 2026 CPG Conferences
New York, NY
October 5-8
Advertising Week NY is a reimagined experience built for today’s changemakers across marketing, media, tech and culture. Discover groundbreaking ideas, create new partnerships and soak up the energy of the industry’s most dynamic event. Expect immersive content across multiple stages, premium networking spaces, fresh brand activations, and surprise guest appearances that only Advertising Week can deliver.
Berlin, Germany
October 14
Join Europe's PMM community in-person at Product Marketing Summit for an unrivalled learning and networking experience that will transform your go-to-market, messaging & positioning, and AI-enabled marketing strategies.
Sydney, Australia
October 28
Drive strategy, own execution, and put product marketing at the center of growth. Grow your network, skip years of trial-and-error, and recharge your PMM batteries through candid discussion with fellow PMMs, all in just one day.
Boston, MA
October 28 & 29
Grow your network, skip years of trial-and-error, and recharge your PMM batteries. Upgrade your GTM, positioning, and AI-enabled marketing strategies. All in just two days.
November 2026 CPG Conferences
Toronto, Canada
November 12 & 13
Maximize your impact even with limited resources. Learn to implement lean PMM strategies with an AI-enabled tech stack, messaging that provokes connection, and powerful advocacy programs.
Chicago, IL
November 19 & 20
Define what you own - and why it matters. Learn to prioritize effectively, prove value across functions, and scale impact with clear KPIs, smart collaboration, and aligned ownership.
December 2026 CPG Conferences
Los Angeles, CA
December 3 & 4
Nosh Live offers space to step back, connect with peers who get it, and re-align for the following year. This is a thoughtfully curated event built for growth-minded brands to exchange real insights, build trust-driven relationships, and leave with a clearer path forward. Whether you’re rethinking operations, fundraising, packaging, or product strategy, the answers are in the room. And so are the people who can help you act on them.
Join two days of editorial-led conversations, 1:1 meetings, candid peer exchange, and product-led inspiration, all in a supportive space where emerging and established brands come together to grow with intention.
At Left Hand Agency, we help CPG brands do more than advertise — we help them grow for real. Our memory-driven media strategies build mental availability, expand light-buyer reach, and deliver results you can actually prove.
If you’re ready for media that works the way consumers really make decisions, we’d love to talk.
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