Agenda

Wednesday, April 2 | |||
NOON | Registration Open | ||
2:00 | Store Brands Month Committee Meeting (Invite only) | ||
3:00 | Task Force Meetings (Invite only) | ||
6:00 | Opening Night Reception | ||
6:30 | Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony | ||
Thursday, April 3 | |||
Presenter | Company | ||
8:00 | Main Stage The Perfect Storm | Thomas Bailey | Rabobank |
9:00 | Main Stage PLMA's Annual Meeting and President's Report | Peggy Davies | PLMA |
10:00 | Market Intelligence Track Accelerating Innovation for Private Label Brands | Rachel Dalton | Kantar |
10:00 | Private Brand Thought Leadership Track C-Stores Emerging Opportunities for Private Label | Moderator: Michael Sansolo | Sansolo Solutions, LLC |
10:00 | Private Brand & Consumer Behavior Track Turning Private Label Into Powerhouse Brands | Angus McOuat | McKinsey & Company |
11:00 | Market Intelligence Track | Details to Follow | |
11:00 | Private Brand Thought Leadership Track Authenticity & Ethnicity In The Private Label Marketplace | Moderator: Kevin Coupe | MorningNewsBeat.com |
11:00 | Private Brand & Consumer Behavior Track Adapting to a Changing Consumer Landscape | Maria Arand | 84.51° & Kroger |
NOON | Mix & Mingle Lunch | ||
1:00 | Innovation Track Harnessing the Power of AI in Retail and Manufacturing | Joe Puglia | Plante Moran, PLLC |
1:00 | Opportunities in Ingredients Track Future Focus-Ingredients, Flavor, and innovation | Jocelyn Carter | Kerry |
1:00 | Building a Resilient Organization Track Panel Discussion | Moderator: Katie Bowles | Deloitte |
2:00 | Innovation Track Opportunities in Value(s) for Private Label Offerings | Laurie Demeritt | The Hartman Group |
2:00 | Opportunities in Packaging Track The Power of the Package | Maria Dubuc | MBD |
2:00 | Building a Resilient Organization Track Getting to Thank You | Julien LeBlanc | bluePrint |
3:00 | Innovation Track Innovation and Trends in Private Label | Neil Saunders | Retail GlobalData |
3:00 | Opportunities in Growth Non-Foods Focus | Jonathan Finch | Daymon |
3:00 | Building a Resilient Organization Track Transformation of High-Performance Recruitment | Frank Niekamp | SalesStar |
4:00 | PLMA Board of Directors Meeting (By Invitation) | ||
6:00 | Cocktails & Conversation Reception | ||
7:00 | PLMA Board of Directors Dinner (By Invitation) | ||
Friday, April 4 | |||
8:00 | Main Stage Saving America: Private Brands Helping Retailers, Consumers, and Farmers | Burt P Flickinger III | Strategic Resource Group |
9:00 | Main Stage GLP-1 Drugs: Threats & Opportunities Panel Discussion | Moderator: Michael Sansolo | Sansolo Solutions, LLC |
10:00 | Main Stage From Growth to Transformation: The U.S. Private Brand Opportunity | Sally Lyons Wyatt | Circana |
11:00 | Main Stage Fireside Chat with Jack Sinclair CEO, Sprouts Farmers Market | Jack Sinclair | CEO, Sprouts Farmers Market |
11:55 | Closing Remarks | Peggy Davies | PLMA |