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Keynote Sessions

Learn strategies used by industry and category leaders as well as business experts at must-attend keynote sessions happening just before the show opens. Gain insights into profit-driven strategies, macroeconomic trends affecting your business and best retail practices across all distribution channels. All sessions are included in the price of Expo registration.

 

Tuesday, May 21- Super Session
8:15-9:45a.m.
Victory Through Teamwork and Leadership
Presenter:
Coach K
Duke University’s Basketball Head Coach
Using the insights, inspirations and proven principles he has applied to his legendary teams and coaching career, Mike Krzyzewski reveals clear, passionate guidelines on reaching for and achieving success. As a coach, Krzyzewski's goal and strength has been to instill motivation — for each individual and for the team — to have every individual in a positive state of mind, utilizing abilities to their fullest, and not afraid to fail. Krzyzewski details the keys to his success -- motivational techniques, leadership skills, powerful teamwork strategies, steps for building confidence, the vital impact of trust and communication — that can be applied to every level of personal and professional endeavor. Krzyzewski shares the insights he's gained not only on the basketball court, but also as part of his work with Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the recently established The Fuqua/Coach K Center of Leadership & Ethics, where Coach K serves as executive-in-residence, teaching and writing on leadership and ethics during the off-season.


The Future of Retail - Implications for the Snack & Confectionery Industry
Presenter:
Leon Nicholas
Sr. Vice President Retail Insights
Kantar Retail

Attend the Expo to hear Leon Nicholas provide insight on the future of retail and its implications on snack and confectionery industries – a presentation each attendee needs to hear. Nicholas leads Kantar Retail’s team of U.S. analysts and provides unparalleled expert evaluation of where the categories are and where they are going.
Wednesday, May 22 - Super Session
8:15-9:45a.m.

Shopper Marketing–  Evolving from category to solution-based strategies
Presenter: Dina Howell
Worldwide CEO
Saatchi & Saatchi X
Shoppers make 76% of their buying decisions at shelf. Understanding the emotional drivers which influence those decisions are essential to building successful sustainable brands. Exploring Shopper Marketing through the Theater of Dreams will entice and inspire you to turn your brand into a Lovemark - a brand with loyalty beyond reason - from sound insights to brilliant execution with incredibly effective business results.


The Future of Retail - Implications for the Snack and Confectionery Industry
Presenter:
Leon Nicholas
Sr. Vice President Retail Insights
Kantar Retail

Attend the Expo to hear Leon Nicholas provide insight on the future of retail and its implications on snack and confectionery industries – a presentation each attendee needs to hear. Nicholas leads Kantar Retail’s team of U.S. analysts and provides unparalleled expert evaluation of where the categories are and where they are going.
Thursday, May 23
7:30-8:50a.m.
How U.S. Politics can affect your business decisions
Presenter
: George Will
American’s Foremost Political Columnist
America's foremost political commentator and columnist George Will presents penetrating and incisive commentary on the Washington political scene, offering a glimpse into what the future holds for business, public affairs, public policy and American society. George Will is world renowned for his keen insights into the issues and political realities of today. As one of the most respected and sought after political commentators on the national scene, he'll provide an informed and expert view on today's issues.