We all talk community, but what does that mean when you’re operating online? How do tribes form, and how do you get to the chieftains? What makes for an authentic connection? John Durant, the founder of Wild Ventures, is one of the most respected strategic thinkers around online communities; he will speak at NOSH Live on how food brands can develop their relationships with influencers and build a loyal following in a genuine, resonant way.

We’re releasing the first look at the official agenda for the NOSH Live Summer 2019 conference, taking place in just 30 days at the Metropolitan West in New York City. The agenda is designed to provide the natural food ecosystem and its supporting partners insight into the industry’s future and takeaways to grow their own businesses.

Food entrepreneurs: your brands are your babies. As they evolve, it’s hard to loosen the reins and let them fly. How do you know when you need help, specifically a CEO? And how do you learn to accept it? Jeni Britton Bauer and John Lowe join NOSH Live Summer 2019 to talk about their relationship over the years as founder and CEO and how it has developed.

Gerber, Nesquik, Toll House, Lean Cuisine, Hot Pockets, Haagen-Dazs, KitKat, and the list goes on — they all belong to the largest food company in the world, Nestle. At NOSH Live Summer 2019 we’ll gain insight into the conglomerate’s perspective on cultivating innovation from within as well as through acquisition.

Less than 12 hours remain to take advantage of early registration prices for NOSH Live Summer 2019. This two-day conference that champions the cause of food entrepreneurs is returning to the Metropolitan West in New York City this June 10th and 11th, and it will be our largest summer event yet. Hundreds of passionate business leaders from food brands, retailers, investment firms, suppliers, and service providers will come together ready to learn, innovate and grow their business.

Jaime Athos, Tofurky’s CEO, joins NOSH Live Summer 2019 to reflect on the company’s path, and how risk caused it to reevaluate and reframe its identity and reason for being to support its contemporary values, becoming a vocal leader for the plant-based community.