University Outreach Schedule (as of 9/25/23)
November 11, Saturday 10:00 AM   Welcome and Introductions
Deborah Ginsburg – Shelf to Stove, LLC
International EF
  10:30 AM   Store Brands are Everywhere
Peggy Davies - PLMA
 
  11:30 AM   In Store Brand Strategy, Nine Becomes On
Lecture & Workshop
Jen Linke - Aramark
 
  1:00 PM   Lunch  
  1:30 PM   Store Brand Product & Packaging Innovation
Jac Ross – Sprouts Farmers Market
 
  2:30 PM   Consumer Retail Psychology
Dr. Sara Williamson - SUNY, Old Westbury
 
  3:15 PM   Store Tours
Dr. Sara Williamson - SUNY, Old Westbury
 
November 12, Sunday 8:45 AM   Welcome
Deborah Ginsburg – Shelf to Stove, LLC
International EF
  8:50 AM   Product Ideation Workshop
Jac Ross – Sprouts Farmers Market
Dr. Sara Williamson - SUNY, Old Westbury
 
  10:00 AM   Harnessing the Power of AI in Retail and Manufacturing
Brian Gornall – BWB Consulting
 
  11:00 AM   Creating a Career You Love
Deborah Ginsburg – Shelf to Stove, LLC
 
  11:30 AM   Retailer-Manufacturer Relationships
Theo Schweitz - Drive Wheel
 
  12:30 PM   Lunch  
  1:00 PM   Experiential Learning
George Latella - Saint Joseph’s University
 
  2:00 PM   PLMA Opening Seminars Rosemont Ballroom
  4:30 PM   Meet & Greet Exhibitor Host International ABC
  7:00 PM   PLMA Opening Reception Grand Ballroom
November 13, Monday 8:00 AM   Keynote Breakfast Grand Ballroom
  9:00 AM   Trade Show with Exhibitor Donald E Stephens
Convention Center
  1:00 PM   Lunch
How PLMA’s University Outreach Can Help Jumpstart Your Career

Nofal Asfoura – Daymon
Rooms 54/56/58
  1:30 PM   The Animal Cookie Career
Danell O’Neill – Topco Associates LLC
Emily Glass - Topco Associates LLC
Rooms 54/56/58
  3:00 PM   Show Floor  
November 14, Tuesday 8:00 AM   Retail Trends Breakfast Grand Ballroom
  9:00 AM   Trade Show floor with Retailer Donald E Stephens
Convention Center
  12:00 PM   Depart