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Best CPG Conferences in 2024

Are you a leader in the CPG industry? We’ve compiled a list of the best CPG conferences perfect for you! From product marketing, product packaging, supply chain management and more, there are countless conferences this year where you can learn from the best and network with your fellow industry leaders.

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Name	Date / Location	Description
NRF 2024 Retail’s Big Show	January 13–16, 2024 / NYC, NY	Retailers of all kinds come together to hear from the biggest changemakers, experience the latest innovations and make the relationships that matter most. It’s a place where brave thinking is shared and unexpected conversations are sparked. A place to get inspired, get connected and then get to work.
StorePoint Retail 2024	January 21–24, 2024 / San Diego, CA	The invite-only Event for those involved with the in-store shopping experience designed to enhance and expand your business. With comprehensive boardroom sessions and one-on-one meetings, you’ll receive unparalleled access opportunities while elevating your status and gaining a competitive edge.
Winter Fancy Food Show	January 21–23, 2024 / Las Vegas, NV	Attending the Fancy Food Shows is the most convenient and cost-effective way to meet specialty food makers representing all specialty food/beverage categories. Exhibitors come from the U.S. and around the world.
Dairy Forum	January 21–24, 2024 / Phoenix, Arizona	Dairy Forum returns in 2024 to Phoenix, Arizona with the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,000 leaders from across the dairy supply chain to ELEVATE their businesses, advance their expertise, and actively contribute to the conversation that will shape the future of the dairy industry.
AFFI-CON	February 23–27, 2024 / San Diego, CA	AFFI-CON is the premier business event for frozen food and beverage makers, industry suppliers and logistical partners. It brings together over 500 companies and 1,500+ attendees in a single location, allowing them to meet one-on-one to discuss current and future business opportunities. The focus of this event is networking and getting business done.
The Retail Supply Chain Conference	February 25–28, 2024 / Dallas, TX	The Retail Supply Chain Conference is where supply chain executives go to connect, learn, and explore leading best practices. The programming is designed by retail supply chain execs. You'll experience extraordinary learning, filled with hot topics, case studies, and more!
eTail	February 26–29, 2024 / Palm Springs, CA	Since 1999, eTail has been the gathering place for top retail leaders, serving as the hub for cutting-edge eCommerce and digital marketing strategies. Here, you’ll experience the transformation of insights from leading retailers into actionable "how-to's" that breathe life into your business.
D2C Executive Summit	March 2024 / Santa Monica, CA	A future-led day of networking for 75+ Founders, C-Level Executives, VPs and Directors from high growth D2C and CPG companies.
The NGA Show	March 10–12, 2024 / Las Vegas, NV	The NGA Show welcomes grocery retail and wholesale professionals, food retail industry executives, manufacturers, and suppliers to join us in this inclusive and enriching experience. Whether you're part of a start-up grocery store or 40-year grocery veteran, you don't want to miss the largest industry gathering!
SPECS Show	March 10–12, 2024 / Grapevine, TX	SPECS is the premier conference for store planning and facilities professionals. Now in its 60th year, the event provides a forum where top retailers and suppliers involved in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of stores, restaurants and non-traditional retail come together to network and collaborate.
Global Ingredients Summit	March 11–13, 2024 / Reno, NV	The NEW Global Ingredients Summit combines two of our signature technical conferences - the Global Cheese Technology Forum and the Dairy Ingredients Technical Symposium - into one premier event. This two-day event will bring together industry and academia to serve as a launching point for future innovation in the dairy industry. Meet with your future innovators by attending student poster presentations and learn about dairy research presented by academics from across the globe.
Pack Expo	March 18–20, 2024 / Philadelphia, PA	Gather with packaging and processing professionals from up and down the East Coast to see the latest solutions from hundreds of exhibitors at PACK EXPO East 2024. Make the easy trip to Philadelphia for a day or two—or three—and find the solutions you need now, to keep your projects moving. Witness machinery in action, get hands-on experience with materials, and talk to experts and hear from industry thought leaders.
Global Pet Expo 2024	March 20–22, 2024 / Orlando, FL	Global Pet Expo, presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), is the pet industry's premier event featuring the newest, most innovative pet products on the market today.
2024 ABA Convention	April 14, 2024 / Scottsdale, AZ	The premier annual event for baking industry leaders. Events include trends presentations, customer panels, and B2B networking for bakers, suppliers, and industry partners.
Supply Side East	April 16–17, 2024 / Secaucus, NJ	Connect with more than 250 leading health & nutrition suppliers and service providers. Network with 3,000+ decision-makers and industry experts from the global health & nutrition space. Discover the newest and most innovative ingredients and solutions on the market. Delve into the latest science and trends in key categories including beverages, women’s health, and healthy aging.
American Supply Chain Summit	April 30–May 1, 2024 / Dallas, TX	The American Supply Chain Summit is a leadership-focused meeting designed around improving supply chain and procurement strategy across the globe.
The Sweets & Snacks Expo	May 14–16, 2024 / Indianapolis, IN	When you want the latest and tastiest products your customers will love, there’s nothing like Sweets & Snacks Expo – the only event that blends the sweetness of goodies like chocolate, candy and cookies with the savory flavors of chips, popcorn, meat snacks and more. Discover the hot trends in two of retail’s highest-performing categories and gain strategies that drive sales for your business.
Los Angeles eCommerce Summit	May 16, 2024 / Los Angeles, CA	The Los Angeles eCommerce Summit is a boutique style of live event. It is a one-day gathering of local eCommerce experts and decision-makers across retailers, brands, merchants, and solutions providers.
Retail Innovation Conference & Expo	June 4–6, 2024 / Chicago, IL	Cutting-edge technology. Expert speakers. Influential attendees. Invaluable networking opportunities. The ideas and insights you need to reimagine retail all in one place. We don’t just discuss innovations – we bring them to life. Featuring a unique Expo experience and a rich menu of conference programming. There’s something for everyone at RICE!
Digital Food & Beverage	June 24–26, 2024 / La Jolla, CA	Digital Food & Beverage is back with two action-packed and fun filled days in beautiful La Jolla, CA to provide you with cutting edge content and an uber-interactive experience. You’ll hear from the trendsetters, visionaries, and trailblazers that are revolutionizing the F&B digital environment and gain exclusive perspectives on advanced personalization, championing faster digital transformation, the future of the industry’s digital customer experience, and more.
Path to Purchase Retail Media Summit	June 25–27, 2024 / Chicago, IL	P2PI's Retail Media Summit brings together the commerce community to help CPG brands and retailers navigate the complicated, rapidly shifting digital commerce landscape.
IFT First Event & Expo	July 15–17, 2024 / Chicago, IL	If you are seeking to immerse yourself in ground-breaking research and collaborate with those who are driven by a passion to make an impact on the future of food, then you can't miss IFT FIRST. IFT First is a Food Expo featuring more than 1,000 exhibitors offering the latest in food science intelligence, non-stop food tastings, and exposure to innovation in food tech.
FounderMade Innovation Show	October 2024 / Santa Monica, CA	Join 1200+ disruptive industry leaders in the CPG and D2C space for a day of unparalleled education & discovery.
CPG Summit	October 2024 / Colorado Springs, CO	The CPG Summit brings together a community of CPG CEOs and executives in person to drive a broader strategic discussion around issues the industry will face in the future. Our intent is to curate a CPG-specific conversation, informed by experts and partners critical to the industry, on topics that rise to the c-suite.