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Wednesday, April 15
NOONRegistration Open  
2:00 PMStore Brands Month Committee Meeting (Invite only)  
3:00 PMTask Force Meetings (Invite only)  
6:00 PMOpening Night Reception  
Thursday, April 16
  Presenter/
Company
Meeting Location
7:00 AMRegistration Open  
7:00 AMBreakfast  
8:30 AMMain Stage
The Future of Private Brands
Scott Morris
Walmart
 
9:15 AMMain Stage
PLMA's Annual Meeting and President's Report
Peggy Davies
PLMA
 
10:00 AMBrand Building Track
 
TBD 
10:00 AMDifferentiation Through Innovation Track
Rewriting Retail: How Private Brands Are Shaping What’s Next
Chris Costagli
NIQ
 
10:00 AMEmerging Technologies Track
Turning Private Label Into Powerhouse Brands
Joe Puglia
Plante Moran, PLLC
 
11:00 AMBrand Building Track
Social Media Influencer Panel
Moderator:
TBD
 
11:00 AMDifferentiation Through Innovation Track
 
TBD 
11:00 AMEmerging Technologies Track
Technology as a Catalyst for Building Brands that Drive Success
René Linsner
Horvath USA
 
NOONMix & Mingle Lunch  
1:30 PMMain Stage
Branding Strategies Within a Major Retailer’s Private Brand Portfolio
David Mayer
Lippencott
 
2:30 PMInnovation & Product Development Track
All Private Brands Are Not The Same
Jean Ryan
Daymon
 
2:30 PMMarketing & Shopper Engagement Track
Beyond Price - Elevating Private Brands in a Digital First Marketplace
Doug Baker
FMI
Parag Shah
Think Blue
 
2:30 PMStrategic Partnerships Track
Workshop Part I: Unleashing Your Value Proposition
Julien Leblanc
blueprint N.A.
Chris Gardier
Catalyst Consultants, LLC
 
3:30 PMInnovation & Product Development Track
How, Where and Why CPG Brands Are Investing in Retail Media
Cyndi Loza
Path 2 Purchase Institute
 
3:30 PMMarketing & Shopper Engagement Track
Winning Hearts, Minds and Carts with Store Brands
Sara Williamson
SUNY College at Old Westbury
 
3:30 PMStrategic Partnerships Track
Workshop Part II: Unleashing Your Value Proposition
Julien Leblanc
blueprint N.A.
Chris Gardier
Catalyst Consultants, LLC
 
6:00 PMCocktails & Conversation Reception   
7:00 PMHall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony  
Friday, April 17
7:00Registration Open  
8:30Breakfast  
9:15Main Stage
 
TBD 
10:15Main Stage
Private Labels: Category Transformation or Simply Competition
Sally Lyons Wyatt
Circana
 
11:15Closing RemarksPeggy Davies
PLMA
 
11:30PLMA Board of Directors Lunch (Invite only)