About this Event
Hey Chicago: Startup CPG is hosting our first-ever Founders & Formulators event!
Join us for an afternoon of mingling and structured "speed-dating" with the top food scientists and product developers coming to town for IFT FIRST 2026. Connect, get live feedback on your products, and walk away with real ideas to refine and grow.
Light bites and refreshments are included with your ticket; please indicate any dietary restrictions in your ticket order confirmation form.
Heads up, as always, we'll have VIPs in attendance as well!
Featured Guests
- Coming soon!
Please note: this event is open to founders, co-founders, and C-Suite equivalent employees of CPG brands, as well as formulators and product developers. No sales reps, brokers, or service providers are permitted.
Sponsors:
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email [email protected]
About Startup CPG
Startup CPG is the biggest community in the world for emerging brands. We have 30k+ Slack members, produce the #1 podcast in CPG, host 100+ events per year, and are the #1 education hub for brands trying to improve our CPG ecosystem. It’s free — join today!
Instagram: @startupcpg
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
McCormick Place, 2301 South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Chicago, United States
USD 27.50 to USD 33.00
