Thank you to all who took part!
VENTUREPARK SUMMIT
From Shelf to Success!
NAVIGATING THE FOOD, BEVERAGE AND CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS LANDSCAPE
October 22, 2024
9:30am to 5:00pm
(Doors open 8:30am)
Arlene Dickinson, Canadian business icon, founder of Venturepark, District Ventures Capital, best selling author, and a Dragon on the hit show Dragons' Den kick-starts the day with a keynote session. Arlene will share her expertise on overcoming the scale up challenges that emerging CPG brands face.
FEATURING
ARLENE DICKINSON
Why you should attend
Learn from industry experts and influential founders who will reveal their retail strategies, market insights, and distribution expansion advice.
Grow your industry network in the CPG Networking Hall, where you can meet key industry partners including distribution, marketing, product development, regulatory, and other business support services.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Thank you to all who registered.
What to Expect
8:30
9:30
10:00
11:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
12:00
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5:00
Doors Open, Registration, Refreshment
SPEAKER SESSIONS
WELCOME FROM VENTUREPARK
LESSONS FOR EMERGING CPG BRANDS
Arlene Dickinson, Venturepark Founder and Robin Stewart, Head of Business Banking, BMO have a candid discussion about overcoming the unique challenges facing CPG founders today.
STANDING OUT FROM THE CROWD
Arlene Dickinson shares the stage with founders of Chickapea Pasta, Flourish Pancakes and Queen Street Bakery as they discuss their strategies for success on the retail shelf.
SUCCEEDING AT LOCAL WITH SOBEYS
Sobeys answers frequently asked questions on how to succeed in the Sobeys’ Local Development Program and beyond.
LATEST MARKET AND CONSUMER TRENDS
NielsenIQ retail data experts present emerging trends and market insights to help founders stay ahead of the competition as they look to grow and innovate.
EXPANDING DISTRIBUTION FOR GROWTH
Distribution experts from Tree of Life, ONFC and Marsham Product Brokers share strategies on working with distribution partners to boost their retail presence.
CLOSING REMARKS
CPG NETWORKING HALL
The Networking Hall opens in the afternoon where a curated group of consumer packaged goods industry service providers are set up and ready to connect.
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CPG NETWORKING HALL
Meet the team from Sobeys' Local Sourcing, BMO Business Banking and companies that represent distribution, marketing, product development, financial services, funding and other business support services.
Meet the Networking Hall Companies
MEET THE SPEAKERS
OUR SPONSORS
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