Celebrate World Plant Milk Day with a free cup of cold brew in Times Square with the CEO of milkadamia!

It may not feel like it, but in the world of PR, the holiday season is already here.

If you want your brand to land a coveted spot in top-tier gift guides, the time to act is now.

Join PR Maven Jess Windell as she shares proven strategies for getting your products in front of editor and onto holiday wish lists.

A recording is available after the event for VEGPRENEUR members in the video library.

Please join us for an eclectic evening of music and CPG in New York.

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor?  Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Curious how AI can help your CPG brand streamline operations, improve decision-making, and unlock new growth?

Join us for a special VEGPRENEUR webinar featuring Bryan Dennstedt, AI strategist and Fractional CTO at AI with Bry. With years of hands-on experience helping brands leverage emerging technologies, Bryan will walk you through how founders can implement AI tools across marketing, operations, inventory, and customer engagement—without needing a full tech team.

You’ll learn:

• How to assess whether your brand is ready for AI

• The most effective AI tools for CPG brands—and how to start using them

• Where AI can save you time and money in day-to-day operations

• How to use AI for marketing, forecasting, and customer retention

• Common mistakes to avoid when integrating AI into your business

Whether you’re AI-curious or ready to start building systems today, this session is packed with practical advice for plant-based, wellness-focused, and purpose-driven CPG founders looking to stay competitive and future-proof their business.

Let me know if you’d like a shorter version for Eventbrite or social media as well.

A recording is available after the event for VEGPRENEUR members in the video library.

Please join us for networking and snacks on a rooftop by the beach!

Join on Eric's roof Thursday (June 19th) 5-8pm for yummy tastes, outstanding people, & hopefully a beautiful sunset.

Brought to you by Hawke (a leader in marketing services) and VEGPRENEUR (CPG community).

WHAT TO BRING
*🙌A colleague as +1.🙌
*🤤Your product to taste/share/show.🤤
*💛A non-perishable food to donate.💛
*🥶Jacket as outdoors & near beach (gets chilly/windy once sun sets).🥶
*🐶Sadly can *not* allow dogs except in a bag/backpack. 😢

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor?  Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Curious how to break into food service and get your plant-based products onto college campuses, into cafés, or in corporate kitchens?

Join us for an exclusive VEGPRENEUR webinar featuring Jenna Cameron, a seasoned sales leader who’s led food service strategy at top plant-based brands including JUST, Alpha Foods, and SIMULATE. With over a decade of experience in the space, Jenna shares a practical roadmap for CPG founders looking to navigate food service sales—from pack size strategy and distributor relationships to pricing structures and campus partnerships.

You’ll learn:

• How to know when you’re ready for food service

• Packaging, pricing, and formats that operators actually want

• How to build relationships with chefs, distributors, and institutions

• What distributors like Sysco, DOT, and regional players expect

• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

• Why Gen Z-focused branding and product versatility give you an edge

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your food service presence, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for founders of plant-based, better-for-you, and mission-driven brands.

A recording is available after the event for VEGPRENEUR members in the video library.

Please join us for an eclectic evening of music, comedy, and art in one of New York's most stylish underground lounges.

This is not just an event - it's a celebration of conscious culture!

Whether vegan or vegan-curious, this evening invites our community to come together and celebrate compassionate living. Join us for a vibrant night with captivating art displays, live jazz, stand-up comedy, and a DJ set — all brought to life by talented local vegan performers.

The evening runs from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. filled with connection, creativity, and celebration.

Vegan food and drinks will be available for purchase, with several vendors offering plant-based samples and products.

Ticket Price: $25 (Early Bird) | $35 (beginning May 1st)

A portion of all ticket proceeds will be donated to Chilis on Wheels, an organization dedicated to making veganism accessible to communities in need through services such as meal shares, food demos, clothing drives, and mentorship.

Hosted by: Ajay Arora, Saurabh Dalal, Raizzi Stein, and Reetika Kathuria

In collaboration with: Noah Hyams, David Benzaquin, Rachel Atcheson, and Emily Teague

Featuring performances by:

Risa Branch and Jack Glottman ~ Alexis Carabaño ~ Sebastian Czernek

Art displays by: Lisa Goldberg Illustrations and Von Wong

Special thanks to our Partners: Vegpreneur, Food Policy Pathways, Vegan-Friendly, EarthPass, and V.H.O.T

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor?  Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

This event is part of San Francisco Climate Week

Join us to celebrate, network, and a panel discussion featuring leaders in food. In addition, come discover and try the latest sustainable brands sampling their products!

Speakers:
Alan Perlstein, CEO of California Cultured
Larissa Zimberoff, Journalist & Author
Steve Simitzis, Partner at Solvable Syndicate
Kelly Pan, Co-Founder + CEO of Impact Food
Noah Hyams, Founder of VEGPRENEUR

We are excited to partner with MISTA and the San Francisco Climate Week to bring this event to life. MISTA and VEGPRENEUR members get free tickets and booths (limited) for this event.

More being announced shortly!

About the hosts:

VEGPRENEUR

VEGPRENEUR is a media brand and global community for founders and investors building sustainable, vegan, plant-based, animal-free, cruelty-free, earth-friendly, and impact businesses in food/beverage, fashion, climate tech, beauty, wellness, and agtech.

MISTA

MISTA transcends conventional innovation, providing the access, expert guidance, tools and experiences necessary to maximize opportunities across the entire food system, drive transformation, and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

FoodxClimate

FoodxClimate Happy Hours are gatherings of individuals, professionals and scientists working at the intersection of food systems and the climate crisis. They began in mid-2022 as intimate events organized by Savor to foster synergetic conversations with mission-oriented people and companies, and grew into a community with quarterly meetings around the SF Bay Area.

Date: April 23nd, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Mista, San Francisco, California, USA

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry experts, share ideas, and learn from each other. We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor?  Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

This event is part of San Francisco Climate Week

San Francisco Climate Week’s CLIMATE CHANGE IS NOT A GAME: Game Night!

The gorgeous Phoenix Hotel is letting us take over for the night Monday April 21st, come hang after work & meet new Earth & Animal loving friends!

Chill with us and play games with humans who know what matters: caring for our beautiful planet and all our furred & feathered co-inhabitants.

PUPS VERY WELCOME!

Games: 🌍♥️ ✏️ Earth Themed Pictionary in the Lounge (everyone is welcome!) = BIG GROUP GAME 🎲 🃏 🎊 4-6 person table games (Join solo or in duos) Not a games person? No presh to play!

Games was my (Leanne’s) idea but our co-host Noah hates them so y’all can hang, cuddle pups, etceteras The Pup Loving Space 🐶💘 Indoors & Out!

Leashed, vaccinated, spayed/neutered pups are welcome EVERYWHERE during our party Come Meet: Earth & Animal Lovers Very CUTE Pups (Bring yours, pretty please!) Plant-Based Entrepreneurs Optional: feel free to bring a game you’d love to play too!

I have a few but would love for ppl to bring some to share with new friends THANK YOU Hosted by: AnimalPeople Earth Pass Green Jobs Board Chambers eat+drink @the Phoenix

FREE ENTRY!

Suggested $10 donation goes entirely to San Francisco’s Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue 🦝🐭

DRINK & EATS: Order drinks off the beautiful bevs & zero proof menu by Chambers eat+drink 🍻🍷🍸

If we get enough RSVPs they’ll create a special vegan eats menu for us too!

Limited number of early bird tickets available now!

Join us to celebrate, network and a panel discussion featuring leading founders building sustainable businesses. In addition, come discover and try the latest sustainable brands sampling their products!

We are excited to parter with Naturally NY and Yondu to bring this event to life. Naturally NY and VEGPRENEUR members get free tickets and booths (limited) for this event.

Date: April 2nd, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Yondu Culinary Studio, 254 Front Street New York, NY 10038

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry experts, share ideas, and learn from each other. We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? 
mail us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Limited number of early bird tickets available now

Come join us for a fun and interactive event where you can network with other professionals in the consumer packaged goods industry (CPG) and try the latest products. 

Date: March 26, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: 3390 Robertson PlaceLos Angeles, California 90034

LIMITED Street parking available

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry experts, share ideas, and learn from each other. We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor?
Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Limited number of early bird tickets available now!

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

🕕 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM

📍 Location: Yondu Culinary Studio - 254 Front St, New York, NY 10038, United States

Speakers:

Steven Salm, Founder + CEO of PLANTA
Jessica Gebel, Founder + Co-CEO of Fabalish
Greg Lorenzo Tavakoli, Chief Business Officer of Stockeld Dreamery
Noah Hyams, Founder of VEGPRENEUR

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

An Evening of Talks, Food & Performances on Compassionate Living

Whether you're vegan, vegan-curious, or simply a lover of animals, this evening is for our community to celebrate compassionate living with a touch of holiday spirit. Join us for a night of talks, immersive performances, DJ sets and vegan food sampling.

- 7:00 PM: Doors Open and Networking

- 7:30 PM: Talk by Victoria Moran, author on well-being, spirituality, and vegan living

- 8:30 PM: Performance by ArtemisBeasts, animal liberation artists

- 9:00 PM: Music by Cindee Jay

Venue: The CX Social Club, located in the heart of Soho. Enjoy this chic multi-story venue for networking, dancing, mingling, drinks and food tasting.

Tickets: $15 (All proceeds benefit the Coalition for Healthy School Food).

This event is in collaboration with VEGPRENEUR, VHOT, EarthPass and Coalition for Healthy School Food

Event Hosts: Ajay Arora, Saurabh Dalal, Raizzi Stein, Noah Hyams, David Benzaquen and Gail Mayer

This is a 21+ event. A cash bar and delectable vegan food will be available for purchase.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 14th

🕕 Time: 12:15 - 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Excel Center (London)

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 13th

🕕 Time: 7:00 - 11:00 PM

📍 Location: Waterfront Kitchen & Bar (at Excel Center London)

Join us for an informal after party where you can meet up and share a drink with other attendees. Drinks available for purchase!

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org

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Limited number of early bird tickets available now

Welcome to the Founder Happy Hour presented by Capital One and VEGPRENEUR

Come join us for a fun and interactive event where you can network with other professionals in the consumer packaged goods industry (CPG) and try the latest products. Ticket includes one drink!

Hosted by Heather Clohessy & Dona Lopez from Capital One Business, your Relationship Managers. Come meet the ladies who have a wealth of knowledge in business, finance and financial fitness!

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: 12912 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

Street parking available

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry experts, share ideas, and learn from each other. We look forward to seeing you there!

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Thanks for joining us!

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 11th

🕕 Time: 6:00 - 11:45 PM

📍 Location: La Vibra (37 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010)

Join us for the exclusive after party in NYC with a live DJ and food.

Dinner is included in your ticket. Drinks available for purchase!

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Early Bird Submissions Due June 1

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 11

🕕 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY, USa

The premier awards for all things plant-based! Enter your product(s) to win and get in front of buyers, influencers, chefs, and key decision-makers.

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Limited number of early bird tickets available now!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 15th

🕕 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Venice, Los Angeles, California (location will be announced shortly before the event to ticket buyers)

Nic Adler is kown for Monty’s Goodburger, Eat Drink Vegan, and Coachella’s Food Lineup. He is a key figure in LA’s vegan food scene and will share his story and his vision for the future of vegan restaurants!

Zan B.R. is a cofounder of Urban Dessert Lab, a unique plant-based food brand that sits firmly at the intersection of cuisine, culture, science and design. Urban Dessert Lab has gone viral as the World’s First Oat-Milk Ice Crème Shoppe, with a location in New York City and a second location in West Hollywood, CA. With an eye towards food innovation and developing and refining plant-based cuisine, the brand has garnered a cult following, expanding the product offerings to include a bakery collection of cookies, cakes, and Brûléesants™ (brûléed croissants). R&D is conducted in-house, which aids in the development of new, premium products and flavors. Urban Dessert Lab creations are encased in carefully designed and tailored packaging, and the brand's plant-based creations are widely sought after for indulgent sensory experiences.

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Limited number of early bird tickets available now

Join us for our May Mixer to connect with the latest startups and industry leaders. One drink included in ticket!

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 8th

🕕 Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM

📍 Location: Kavahana, Santa Monica, California

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with like-minded founders, investors, and leaders who share your passion for sustainability. Whether you're seeking new connections, potential collaborations, or simply a laid-back evening of stimulating conversations, this mixer is tailor-made for you!

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Limited number of early bird tickets available now

Join us to celebrate, network and a panel discussion featuring leading founders building sustainable businesses. In addition, come discover and try the latest sustainable brands sampling their products!

Panelists will be announced soon.

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

4th Annual Plant-Based Investor Summit 2024

 
Join us at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West this March in Anaheim, CA for a groundbreaking event. The 4th Annual Plant-based Investor Summit, where innovation meets investment in the plant-based food, nutraceuticals, health & beauty, ingredient, and fashion industries. 

Proudly hosted by PlantBased Solutions- Daniel Karsevar CEO, in collaboration with VEGPRENEUR- Noah Hyams CEO and STEP Strategy Advisors- Sharona Justman Founding Managing Director.  

This event promises a unique platform that includes an Investor Networking Breakfast followed by a Discussion on How to Present Your Financial Picture to Capture Investment Interest with pitch judges and this year will be highlighted by VEGPRENEUR’s "Pitch For The Planet" event, where a select group of six (6) plant-based Founders will have the opportunity to pitch their brands to selected mission-driven investors and showcase their potential. There will be an exciting judging panel of investors to ask follow up questions and provide greater insight into investor thinking. An Investor & Group Award will be presented to the winners.

DATE:

Friday, March 15th:  7:30am – 10:00am                                  

7: 30am – Investor Networking Breakfast

8:00am - Discussion with Pitch Judge Panel – How to best present your brand to investors.

8:30am – VEGPRENEUR’s Pitch For The Planet

9:30am - Awards + Networking

LOCATION:

      Sheraton Park Hotel, Anaheim Resort, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd, (5 min walk from Convention Center)

Application: VEGPRENEUR’s Pitch For The Planet
https://www.vegpreneur.org/pitch-for-the-planet

Want to attend?

Register to attend the event!

How does the law impact your business? Are you unsure about legal matters affecting your company? Join us for a legal office hours session with two highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who can provide valuable insights to help you navigate the legal landscape and address any pressing legal questions or concerns about your business.

Here are some questions you can get help with:

- What's the difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
-What constitutes a full-time as opposed to a part-time worker in NYC?
-Do I need insurance for my business? If so, what kind? There are so many types of insurance.
-What is the difference between an employee paid by the hour and an employee paid a set salary? Which one is non-exempt and which one is exempt?
-Do I have to offer mandatory breaks for my workers?
-Can you look at my lease for commercial premises and see if I signed as a corporate entity, as an individual or both?
-How do I ensure I protect myself from personal liability for my business operations?
-What is discrimination in the context of my business operations?
-What is hostile work environment in the context of my business operations?
-Why can't I hire whom I want to? Why can't I say no one over 45 and no unmarried applicants will be considered? Or can I state that in my job posting?
-When can I ask a potential job applicant if they are a US citizen?
-There are so many regulations, local, city, state, federal? If I comply with the federal regulations am I all set since the federal government represents the law of the land?
-Do I need an employee handbook? My business is just starting and has 2 employees.
-Should I form a corporation or LLC to conduct my business? How can I do that?
-Do I need a DBA?
-Do I need a contract to hire someone?

Panelists:

- Jennifer Buesser, Esq. - Legal Director at Animal Defense Partnerships

- James Honda, Esq. - Staff Attorney at Animal Defense Partnerships

Limited early bird tickets available now!

Join us on Saturday, January 27th to hear an exclusive fireside chat with Bryan Johnson moderated by Noah Hyams of VEGPRENEUR.

Bryan Johnson is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, writer and author. He is the founder of Braintree which acquired Venmo and then sold to PayPal. He is currently the founder of Blueprint movement to help people not die.

Speakers:
Bryan Johnson, founder of Blueprint
Noah Hyams, Founder at VEGPRENEUR, Moderator

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

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Join us for a panel discussion and networking to hear from leading founders building sustainable businesses. In addition, come discover and try the latest sustainable brands sampling their products.

Speakers:
Marcus Antebi, Founder of Juice Press and goodsugar
Zewiditu Jewel, COO of Cloudy Donut Co, President of The Brown Collective
Mary Bemis, Founder at Reprise Activewear
Noah Hyams, Founder at VEGPRENEUR, Moderator

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org or contact us here!

Come network and hear from plant-based business leaders building sustainable food companies. Drinks and snacks will be served!

Panelists:
Zoya Biglary of Fysh Foods
Oliver Zahn of Climax Foods
Maya French of Koia
Moderated by Noah Hyams of VEGPRENEUR

Interested in being a sponsor, partner, or exhibitor? Email us at hello@vegpreneur.org

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How sustainable is your product? This session breaks down the nuances between different plant-based products and their footprints. Learn how to measure the level of impact your company has and make strides towards communicating a true sustainability message to your customers.

Thank you also to our incredible panelists: 

- Mike Messersmith of Oatly
- Rachel Calomeni of HowGood
- Albert Tseng of Dao Foods
- David Schnurman of VEGPRENEUR

Come network and hear from plant-based business leaders building sustainable ventures. Drinks and snacks will be served!

Speakers:
Samia Gore - Founder & CEO of Body Complete RX
Shraddha Bhansali - Co-Founder & CEO of Evo Foods
Andrew Shearer - Founder & CEO of Farmshelf

Moderated by Noah Hyams of VEGPRENEUR

Schedule:
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Networking + Drinks/Snacks
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Panel Discussion
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Networking + Drinks/Snacks

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