DISCOVER CLEAN CON
Agenda & Programming
July 13–15, 2027 | Venetian Expo | Las Vegas
CLEAN CON delivers 3 full days of business-driven programming, combining keynotes, education, deal-making, and product discovery across food, beverage, wellness, clean beauty, and sustainable living.
DAY 1 —
TUESDAY, JULY 13
Industry Leadership + Market Intelligence
Morning
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration & Badge Pickup Welcome Coffee + Buyer Lounge Open
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening Keynote
“The Future of Clean Products & Conscious Consumerism”
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Global market outlook
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Retail expansion trends
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Investment landscape
Midday
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive Panel: Retail & Distribution Power Players
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Major retailers & category buyers
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What buyers are looking for in 2027
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Scaling into national distribution
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Concurrent)
Education Session: Regulatory & Compliance
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FDA updates
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Labeling laws
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Claims, certifications, and risk
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMExpo Hall Opens (Soft Launch) Networking Lunch + Product Sampling
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Panel: Investment & Capital in CPG
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Venture capital trends
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What investors fund (and avoid)
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Exit strategies
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshop: Retail Readiness Bootcamp
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Pricing strategy
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Packaging optimization
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Buyer pitch frameworks
Evening
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
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Hosted networking event
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Buyers, brands, and investors
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Sponsored beverage activations
DAY 2 —
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14
Growth, Innovation & Product Discovery
Morning
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote
“Scaling From Startup to National Brand”
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Founder journey
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Retail expansion playbook
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Operational scaling
Midday
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel: Trends Driving the Next Billion-Dollar Brands
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Functional ingredients
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Gut health & wellness
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Sustainability innovations
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Concurrent)
Education Session: Retail Buyer Deep Dive
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How buyers evaluate products
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Shelf placement strategy
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Velocity & sell-through metrics
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Expo Hall Fully Open
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3,000+ brands
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Sampling, demos, and activations
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Buyer meetings + deal flow
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PITCH TANK (Main Stage)
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Live founder competition
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Judges: retailers, investors, distributors
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Awards + retail placement opportunities
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Workshop: Influencer & Retail Marketing Strategy
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TikTok & social commerce
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Retail media networks
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Conversion strategies
Evening
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
CLEAN CON Industry Party
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High-level networking
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Brand-sponsored activations
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Influencers, buyers, founders
DAY 3 —
THURSDAY, JULY 15
Deals, Partnerships & Future Growth
Morning
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Closing Keynote
“The Next Era of Conscious Commerce”
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Global expansion
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Technology in CPG
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The future consumer
Midday
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel: Scaling Distribution & Supply Chain
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Manufacturing partnerships
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Logistics & fulfillment
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Cost optimization
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Concurrent)
Education Session: Certifications & Sustainability
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Organic, Non-GMO, Fair Trade
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ESG expectations
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Packaging innovation
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 4:00 PMExpo Hall (Final Day)
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Final buyer meetings
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Order placements
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Distribution deals
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Workshop: Negotiating Retail Deals
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Buyer negotiations
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Margin strategy
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Contracts & terms
Closing
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing Networking Mixer
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Final connections
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Investor introductions
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Post-show deal coordination
PROGRAMMING TRACKS
To elevate structure and sponsor sell-through, CLEAN CON is organized into 5 content tracks:
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Retail & Distribution
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Investment & Capital
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Product Innovation
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Marketing & Growth
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Sustainability & Compliance
KEY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
PITCH TANK
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Signature competition
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Massive PR driver
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Direct buyer + investor exposure
Buyer Program
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Pre-scheduled meetings
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VIP buyer lounge
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Retail matchmaking
Workshops (Hands-On)
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Retail readiness
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Pricing & packaging
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Marketing & influencer strategy
Networking Experiences
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Welcome Reception
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Industry Party
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Daily mixers