2026 University Outreach Schedule
PLMA Schedule - November 14-17
Saturday, November 14
10:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Peggy DaviesPLMASam MayberryMayberry Consulting, LLC
O'Hare Ballroom
10:10 AM
Behind the Association
Discovering the Role of PLMA
Peggy DaviesPLMA
O'Hare Ballroom
10:20 AM
Store Brands are Everywhere
Speaker TBD
O'Hare Ballroom
11:00 AM
Break
 
11:15 AM
Private Label
From Generics to Category Leadership
Dr. Russell ZwankaWestern Michigan University
O'Hare Ballroom
12:30 PM
Lunch
Hartsfield
1:30 PM
Consumer Retail Psychology
Dr. Sara WilliamsonSUNY College at Old Westbury
O'Hare Ballroom
2:30 PM
Innovation in Product & Packaging
Jac RossSprouts Farmers Market
O'Hare Ballroom
3:45 PM
Store Tour Overview
Dr. Sara WilliamsonSUNY College at Old Westbury
O'Hare Ballroom
4:00 PM
Store Tours
Host:
Christina FogalFederated Group
 
Sunday, November 15
10:00 AM
Welcome
Sam MayberryMayberry Consulting, LLC
O'Hare Ballroom
10:10 AM
Winning Retailer–Supplier Relationships in Private Brands
John EvansWeis MarketsJohn ChambersHerr Foods Inc.
O'Hare Ballroom
10:50 AM
Break
 
11:00 AM
Experimental Learning
George LatellaSaint Joseph's University
O'Hare Ballroom
11:30 AM
Applying New Perspectives
Consumer-Centric Product Innovation
Dr. Sara WilliamsonSUNY College at Old WestburyJac RossSprouts Farmers Market
O'Hare Ballroom
12:45 PM
Lunch
Hartsfield
1:15 PM
Product Cutting
Maulik PatelRema Foods
O'Hare Ballroom
1:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Sam MayberryMayberry Consulting, LLC
O'Hare Ballroom
2:00 PM
PLMA's Opening Seminars
Grand Ballroom
4:30 PM
Meet & Greet Exhibitor Hosts
Grand Ballroom GH
Monday, November 16
8:00 AM
Keynote Breakfast
Grand Ballroom
9:00 AM
Show with Exhibitor Host
Show Floor
1:00 PM
Lunch
Careers in the Manufacturing World


Animal Cookie Career

Robert TalianaWinland Foods Inc.
Danell O'NeillTopco Associates LLCEmily GlassTopco Associates LLC
Convention Center
54/56/58
2:30 PM
Explore the Show & World of Ideas
Show Floor
6:00 PM
PLMA Networking Reception
Cocktails • Conversation • Connections
Rosemont Ballroom
Tuesday, November 17
7:30 AM
Meet and Greet with the Retailer
Grand Ballroom E
8:00 AM
Keynote Breakfast
Grand Ballroom
9:00 AM
Show with Retailer Mentor
Show Floor
11:00 AM
Explore the Show & World of Ideas
Show Floor
4:00 PM
Show Floor Closes