Leadership

Outlook Leadership Conference 2026

Outlook Leadership is the convenience industry's premier, invitation-only event assembling key decision makers and financial partners in an environment designed for and dedicated to networking. This event offers mainstage sessions led by the industry’s most influential voices, interactive roundtables, and immersive networking experiences. Attendees gain a de…

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19Speakers
84Sponsors
15On the bill · sessions
97Companies · in total
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Speakers

Programmed at Outlook, in alphabetical order.
Abbey Lewis
Vice President of Content Strategy · CSP & Supermarket News
Allen Iverson
NBA Legend & Hall of Famer; Partner, Horticulture Co (Tempter's / Iverson - Viola THC) · Horticulture Co (Tempter's / Iverson - Viola THC)
Angell Tsang
Co-founder and CAIO/CTO · Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery
Arjun Chakravarti
Ph.D, Managing Partner · COGKNITION
Art Sebastian
CEO · NexChapter
Ben Helt
Technical Training Director · BWT water+more
Cameron Watt
President & CEO · Intouch Insight
Cedric Fortemps
Co-Head, Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking · Matrix Capital Markets Group, a division of Citizens
Derek Gaskins
Head of Guest Experience · bp
Dustin Viktorin
Managing Director · Crow Holdings
Jonathan Crumly
CEO · All-In Licensing
Kate Hibbard
Retail Event Brand Director · Informa Connect Foodservice Group
Lesley Segadelli
VP-People & Culture · Stinker Stores
Mitch Morrison
Vice President, Retailer Relations & Event Content Director · Informa Connect
Rich Rizzo
Director, Category Strategy and Shopper Insights · PMI U.S.
Rob Hosack
Director of Land Use · All-In Licensing
Spencer Cavalier
Co-Head, Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking · Matrix Capital Markets Group, a division of Citizens
Stace Benu
Chief Talent Officer · LV Petroleum
Stephanie Mehta
CEO · Mansueto Ventures
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Sponsors

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Advantage SolutionsGold Sponsor
All-In LicensingGold Sponsor
Altria Group Distribution CompanyTitle Sponsor
Apter IndustriesGold Sponsor
Atmosphere TVSilver Sponsor
AVM Continuity GroupSilver Sponsor
BIC CorporationGold Sponsor
BMOSilver Sponsor
Botanic TonicsGold Plus Sponsor
BUNNGold Sponsor
Bunzl Distribution USA LLCGold Sponsor
BWT Water+MorePlatinum Sponsor
Capital One BankGold Sponsor
CardlyticsSilver Sponsor
COMCAST BUSINESSSilver Sponsor
CORDGold Sponsor
C-Store MasterGold Sponsor
Danone North AmericaGold Sponsor
Delta BeveragesGold Plus Sponsor
DIRECTVGold Sponsor
FintechGold Plus Sponsor
Franke Coffee SystemsGold Sponsor
Freezing Point LLC (Frazil)Gold Sponsor
Growth EnergyGold Sponsor
GSPGold Sponsor
Home Market Foods IncSilver Sponsor
Hormel FoodsGold Sponsor
ImagineGold Plus Sponsor
InComm PaymentsGold Sponsor
InStore.aiGold Sponsor
ITG BrandsGold Plus Sponsor
J&J GamingGold Sponsor
J&M DistributorsGold Sponsor
JM SmuckerGold Sponsor
JOEYGold Plus Sponsor
Juul LabsPlatinum Sponsor
Keurig Dr PepperTitle Sponsor
Kraft Heinz Away From HomePlatinum Sponsor
Liquid Barcodes Inc.Silver Sponsor
Lula CommerceSilver Sponsor
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Agenda

Selected from 15 sessions on the bill.
  • 10:00am - 4:00pm

    Networking Lounge Sponsor Set Up

  • 10:30am - 11:00am

    Words to the Wise - Raising Seed and Series A from Biotech Investors

    - Understanding what biotech investors prioritize when evaluating Seed and Series A funding opportunities - Effectively communicate your vision and scientific potential to attract …

    Biotech Startup Stage (Pre-Series A)
  • 10:30am - 11:15am

    South Florida - The Rising Life Science Hub

    South Florida is solidifying its position as a national healthcare and life sciences hub. With its strategic location, growing infrastructure, and influx of investment, the city is…

    Headliner Stage
  • 11:00am - 11:15am

    Galibra Neuroscience Showcase

    Biotech Startup Stage (Pre-Series A)
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    How to Get Funded as a Medtech Startup

    - Crafting a compelling value proposition that resonates with investors - Understanding the unique funding challenges in the medtech sector - Preparing for regulatory hurdles that …

    Medtech & Digital Health Stage
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    Strategic IP: Maximizing the Value of Your Most Precious Assets

    Is your company’s intellectual property pieces of paper you pray never get a close look, or is it the true crown jewel of your business? This masterclass will address how biotechno…

    Headliner Stage
  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm

    Strategic Considerations for Global Expansion for Life Science Startups

    - Which markets are currently most desirable for startups and why? - Navigating varied and complex regulatory requirements across China, Europe, and the Middle East - Discussing th…

    Headliner Stage
  • 1:45pm - 2:15pm

    Bringing in the Next Wave of Biotech Talent & Entrepreneurship

    Every groundbreaking biotech innovation starts with a bold idea—and the people who dare to bring it to life. This panel takes you on a journey into the heart of early-stage biotech…

    Biotech Growth Stage (Post-Series A)
  • 1:45pm - 2:30pm

    Women’s Health - The Trillion Dollar Opportunity

    - Overview of the growth we’ve seen in the space in recent years - Highlighting breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health solutions tailored to women’s needs -…

    Headliner Stage
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 97 companies show up — and 4 bet on three roles at once?

97 companies. four are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
4All threespeak · spons · exh
80Sponsoringsponsor only
13Companies Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

All-In Licensing·Matrix Capital Markets Group, a division of Citizens·BWT Water+More·NexChapter

Speakers by seniority

89% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite632%
  • Founder / Owner211%
  • VP-level316%
  • Director / Head of632%
  • Other roles211%

Of 19 on the bill · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
  1. 01All-In LicensingSp·G2V
  2. 02Matrix Capital Markets Group, a division of CitizensSp·G2V
  3. 03BWT Water+MoreSp·P1V
  4. 04NexChapterSp·G1V
  5. 05Advantage SolutionsSp·G
  6. 06Altria Group Distribution CompanySp·T
  7. 07Apter IndustriesSp·G
  8. 08Atmosphere TVSp·S
  9. 09AVM Continuity GroupSp·S
  10. 10BIC CorporationSp·G
  11. 11BMOSp·S
  12. 12Botanic TonicsSp·G
  13. 13BUNNSp·G
  14. 14Bunzl Distribution USA LLCSp·G
Sponsors by tier
gold plus sponsor9
11% of 84
gold sponsor48
57% of 84
platinum sponsor7
8% of 84
silver sponsor13
15% of 84
title sponsor7
8% of 84
At peer events but not here

These companies sponsored two or more peer events recently, but aren't on this program. For an organizer, that's a list of warm prospects.

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