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Brand and Manufacturer Partnerships That Work - CPA/CFBN Reception at PLMA

November 16, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST)

Description

After a long day at the PLMA show stop by the Doubletree by Hilton located a short walk from the Stephens Convention Center. 

New this year will be a short but infomative program entitled "Brand and Manufacturer Partnerships That Work." The program offers best practices on how brands, co-packers, and co-manufacturers can effectively collaborate and bring products to market with outstanding results. 

Before you head to dinner, network with the industry leaders and CPA members. Food and adult beverages will be served.

6:00PM - Welcome and Introductions 

6:10PM - Moderated Panel Discussion: "Building Better Brand & External Manufacturing Partnerships"

The panel will provide practitioner perspectives on the evaluation and selection of business partners as well as insights on partner onboarding, reducing common friction points, and improving alignment with the goal of creating long-term partnership success.

  • Moderated by: Dr. Bryan Griffen, President, Griffen Executive Solutions
  • Panelists include representatives from Lamb Weston, MSI Express, and others  

6:40PM - Bigger Table Impact  

6:45PM - Networking and Reception 


Location

Doubletree by HIlton, Chicago O'Hare

The event will be held in the Duet Room on the mezzanine level. The Doubletree connects to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center via a skybridge.

Pricing

CFBN Members, please refer to the Member Perks page for your member discount code. CPA members can access their codes via the CPA info Hub.

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Contact Information

Name: Ron Puvak
Phone: 4197081486
Email: rpuvak@contractpackaging.org

CFBN Members, please refer to the Member Perks page for your member discount code. CPA members can access the discount code via the CPA Info Hub.

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