last year's event
Testimonials
"Dynamic and engaging-- not your usual conference!"
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"Good conversation with great people."
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"Honest discussion about challenges, sharing of ideas, range of models represented among speakers and in the audience."
"I loved meeting all the other great folks working in the shared kitchen / incubator space!"
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"There was such a variety of views, concepts, and experience. I felt I could find an answer to any question if I found the right person. Everyone was so open and honest, it created a very comfortable environment for sharing. It was also great to be in a room where I didn't have to explain what a food incubator is."
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"This was such an incredible learning experience and I am so proud to be part of it."
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"This was so valuable to me. The opportunity to hear what others are doing and how their businesses are run was eye-opening. There were so many variations of my small business model that I was not aware of. It inspired me to level up my game!"
quick look at
important times and locations
Tuesday, October 22nd
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Welcome Reception - 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Barzon at Takoba (1411 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702)
Wednesday, October 23rd
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Meet at Relay (1023 Springdale Rd #11A, Austin, TX 78721)
7:30 AM Mentor Madness
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Keynote
5:00 PM End time
Thursday, October 24th
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Coffee meetup - 8:00 AM
Wright Bros. Brew and Brew (500 San Marcos Street #105 Austin, TX 78702)
Bus Tour - 8:50 AM – 3:00 PM
Pick up/drop off outside of the Corazon building on 5th street
CPG Showcase and Reception - 5:00 PM
WeWork - Congress
600 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
sponsorship
2021 sponsorship deck coming soon!
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Check out our 2019 sponsors
presenting sponsor
summit hosts
summit sponsors
other sponsors
Special thanks to our 2019
equity and inclusion sponsors
Their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in food entrepreneurship and incubation has made it possible to underwrite Summit scholarships for nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs who are committed to supporting underserved entrepreneurs in their communities.
2019 speakers

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schedule
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Tues Oct 22
NICK WELCOME RECEPTION
LOCATION: BARZON
PM-7PM CDT
Come meet and mingle with your friends from the Networking for Incubator and Commissary Kitchens.
Wed Oct 23
7:30AM-5PM CDT
ANNUAL MEETING
LOCATION: MEET AT RELAY
A day of learning for the Networking for Incubator and Commissary Kitchens. Includes a keynote from The Food Corridor, expert panel, networking lunch, coordinated breakouts and 1:1 mentoring sessions.
7PM-9PM CDT
VIP DINNER
LOCATION: INTERO
INVITATION ONLY
Day one will conclude with an invite-only VIP dinner for sponsors and local influencers, catered by Austin's finest local cuisine.
Thurs Oct 24
8AM - 8:50AM CDT
CPG MORNING MEETUP
LOCATION: BREW AND BREW
Wake Up! CPG Conversations Over Coffee. Attendees will join CPG Investors and specialty CPG service providers in a lively discussion in support of the local CPG ecosystem.
Food system bus tour brought to you by:
8:50AM - 3PM CDT
AUSTIN FOOD SYSTEM BUS TOUR
LOCATION: VARIOUS
Join us for a multi-stop bus tour and get an inside peek into a local: urban farm, food-based non-profit, farm to table restaurant, and a local kitchen incubator.
Food system bus tour brought to you by:
5PM - 8:PM CDT
AUSTIN FOOD INCUBATION SHOWCASE
LOCATION: WEWORK
​The Summit culminates with a panel of Austin influencers describing their local CPG scene, local food entrepreneurs showcasing their products, and food and live music from local Austin artisans and musicians.
Celebration showcase brought to you by: