DEC 4 + 5 | MARINA DEL REY
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Nosh Live Information + Agenda
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Parking
Valet parking is available at the venue for a daily rate. For overnight guests, this includes unlimited in-and-out privileges. For short-term parking, there is limited street parking and a few municipal parking lots within the surrounding area.Airport
The Marina del Rey Marriott is about 6 miles (or 20-40 minutes, depending on traffic) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).Event Portal: Attendee List, Virtual Networking & Presentation Replay
Registered attendees are encouraged to use the event portal to access the attendee list, connect with fellow attendees, and learn about our partners. If you can’t make a presentation, there will also be a livestream and on-demand replay for the majority of sessions.Sign Up For 1:1 Meetings
Nosh Live attendees have the opportunity to meet one-to-one with retail buyers, investors and experienced food leaders. One-to-one meetings will be private and scheduled throughout the event. All meetings will be 10 minutes and spots are limited and are first come, first considered. Brands will be selected at each meeting host's discretion.Retailer Sign Up
Investor Sign Up
Peer Sign Up
Important Events
Nosh Live runs from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM PT on Thursday, December 4th, and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT on Friday, December 5th. Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM on 12/4 and 8:00 AM on 12/5.
Thurs. 12/4 @ 8 AM - Boot Camp - Promenade Ballroom - Lobby Level
Industry newcomers are invited to learn the basics of running a food business. The agenda features 5 presentations and expert Q&A. Separate registration is not required.
Thurs. 12/5 to Fri. 12/6 - Product Sampling
The Sample Stations, which allow attendees to sample new and innovative food products, will open at the first networking break of each day. Participating brands will be rotated evenly throughout the stations. If you do not see your product, it may be in the rotation to be restocked by our staff. Please do not restock the product yourself. Prepared products will also be passed during breaks.
Thurs. 12/4 to Fri. 12/5 - 1:1 Meetings - Sinder Outdoor Lounge - Lobby Level
If you are scheduled for a 1:1 meeting or have questions about the 1:1s, please head to the Sinder Outdoor Lounge. There is a designated help desk and the meeting schedule and numbered rooms are posted there.
Thurs. 12/4 @ 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Nosh Live Happy Hour - Sinder Outdoor Lounge - Lobby Level
Join the official Nosh Live Happy Hour to continue your conversations over adult beverages, light appetizers, and entertainment. The two hour networking experience will be held on-site and outdoors, so please bring a jacket.
Fri. 12/5 @ 8:30 AM + 11:00 AM - Nosh Live Pitch Slam - California Ballroom
Cheer on 6 emerging food brands during the Nosh Live Pitch Slam finals. Each round will give three founders the chance to pitch on the Nosh Live stage to a panel of expert judges.
Thurs. 12/4 @ 8 AM - Boot Camp - Promenade Ballroom - Lobby Level
Industry newcomers are invited to learn the basics of running a food business. The agenda features 5 presentations and expert Q&A. Separate registration is not required.
Thurs. 12/5 to Fri. 12/6 - Product Sampling
The Sample Stations, which allow attendees to sample new and innovative food products, will open at the first networking break of each day. Participating brands will be rotated evenly throughout the stations. If you do not see your product, it may be in the rotation to be restocked by our staff. Please do not restock the product yourself. Prepared products will also be passed during breaks.
Thurs. 12/4 to Fri. 12/5 - 1:1 Meetings - Sinder Outdoor Lounge - Lobby Level
If you are scheduled for a 1:1 meeting or have questions about the 1:1s, please head to the Sinder Outdoor Lounge. There is a designated help desk and the meeting schedule and numbered rooms are posted there.
Thurs. 12/4 @ 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Nosh Live Happy Hour - Sinder Outdoor Lounge - Lobby Level
Join the official Nosh Live Happy Hour to continue your conversations over adult beverages, light appetizers, and entertainment. The two hour networking experience will be held on-site and outdoors, so please bring a jacket.
Fri. 12/5 @ 8:30 AM + 11:00 AM - Nosh Live Pitch Slam - California Ballroom
Cheer on 6 emerging food brands during the Nosh Live Pitch Slam finals. Each round will give three founders the chance to pitch on the Nosh Live stage to a panel of expert judges.
Nosh Live Agenda
All times are subject to change.
Print the agenda for Friday, December 05
Please note: All times US Pacific Time
- 8:00 AM9:30 AM
Breakfast & Registration
Location: Promenade Ballroom - Lobby Level
Breakfast, coffee and beverages are served from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM PT and are included with registration. Registration and badge pick up opens for the day at 8:00 AM PT. - 8:30 AM9:05 AM
Pitch Slam Finals - Part I
Location: California Ballroom - Lobby Level
A panel of expert judges will offer participants and attendees valuable insights on what makes for a successful food brand. They’ll evaluate the emerging brands, business plans and innovative products presented by our contestants.
Jacqui Brugliera
- 9:00 AM11:30 AM
1:1 Meetings, Powered by Vdriven
Location: Outdoor Sinder Lounge - Lobby Level
Nosh Live attendees have the opportunity to meet 1:1 with retail buyers, investors and experienced food leaders. Prior registration is required and meeting times are sent individually. Please check in at the 1:1 Help Desk before heading to your meeting room. Meetings will be 10 minutes each and the complete schedule is posted at the Help Desk. - 9:05 AM9:30 AM
Decoding Health Trends
Location: California Ballroom - Lobby Level
MAHA, GLP-1s and other sweeping movements are transforming how consumers define health and wellness, but what does the sales data say? - 9:55 AM10:20 AM
Building And Selling Your Brand Without Regret
Location: California Ballroom - Lobby Level
Building a business carries plenty of risk – but one of them shouldn’t be wondering, when it’s finally time to sell, whether all that hard work is about to implode. - 9:30 AM9:55 AM
Demystifying The Drug Store Channel: How To Launch and Scale at CVS
Location: California Ballroom - Lobby Level
Lauren Castro, Lead Director, Category Manager, Healthy Consumables & Grocery at CVS Health, will share how the company partners with emerging brands to support their success on-shelf and evolve its product mix to meet the needs of today’s health-conscious shopper. - 10:20 AM11:00 AM
Networking & Sampling
- 11:00 AM11:35 AM
Pitch Slam Finals - Part II
Location: California Ballroom - Lobby Level
A panel of expert judges will offer participants and attendees valuable insights on what makes for a successful food brand. They’ll evaluate the emerging brands, business plans and innovative products presented by our contestants. - 11:35 AM12:00 PM
How Luke's Manages Complexity
Location: California Ballroom - Lobby Level
Luke’s is a triple threat: a Frozen CPG Brand, Wholesaler, and Restaurant Chain. Roll in catch limits and a changing climate, and Luke Holden is used to operating with uncertainty – he’ll give coping strategies and advice for building on shifting sands. - 12:00 PM12:25 PM
Winning in Walmart
Location: California Ballroom - Lobby Level
Walmart has made it clear that it wants to work with trendy emerging brands – but how do they succeed there, and not just get worked over? - 12:25 PM12:45 PM
A Private Matter: The Justin's Team Returns
Location: California Ballroom - Lobby Level
A talk with Peter Burns, Justin's returning CEO, on the ways to build -- and rebuild -- an entrepreneurial brand, and how the carve-out of the nut butter company might be a signal of what's to come in the CPG food world.
Peter Burns
- 12:45 PM1:00 PM
