Frequently Asked Questions 

About the CPG Summit 

When is the event? This year’s CPG Summit will be held on October 16-18, 2024. The event kicks off Wednesday with the Consumer Brands Board of Directors meeting and two concurrent workshops and concludes Friday with a closed-door CEO Exchange and workshop. It is recommended that you plan your arrival on property by 1:00 p.m. MT on October 16 and departure after 1:00 p.m. MT on October 18. 

Where is the event? The 2024 CPG Summit will take place at The Broadmoor located at 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO. 

Is the event hybrid? To foster a stronger community and allow for rich discussion, the 2024 CPG Summit is an in-person, invite-only event. 

What is the schedule of events for the CPG Summit? The full program and schedule of events are still being finalized. Please visit the CPG Summit agenda for the most up-to-date agenda and event information.  

What will the topics of discussion be at the CPG Summit?  Consumer Brands will set the stage with dynamic leaders delivering actionable insights on critical issues shaping the CPG landscape. Explore the latest in economics, technology trends such as the power of AI and data analytics, navigating geopolitics, supply chain, sustainability, retail trends and more. 

CPG Summit Attendance 

Who is this event for? Member CPG CEOs and heads of North America are invited to attend, along with up to three other trusted senior executives from their company who serve in a strategic or transformational role. To best take advantage of our curated workshops, we recommend bringing your head of sustainability, head of supply chain, and a senior executive leading in strategy, growth or finance. 

I wasn’t invited. Can I come? The CPG Summit is by invitation only and member CPG CEOs and heads of North America are invited to attend. If you qualify and would like to request an invite, please contact Genna Gent. 

For companies that work with the CPG industry, a limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain starting at $50,000. To discuss and secure a sponsorship, please contact Mario Grande. 

Do you welcome spouses or partners? The CPG Summit does not have a significant others program and the event programming is closed to invited attendees and their executives.  However, significant others or partners are welcome to attend evening networking opportunities, which include the welcome reception and dinner on Wednesday and the networking reception the following evening. If you have been invited to register and plan to travel with your partner, please contact [email protected] so their contact information can be added to our system. 

Transportation, Hotel and Attire 

How do I get to The Broadmoor? There are two airports within an hour and thirty minutes of The Broadmoor: 

• Colorado Springs Airport is approximately 9 miles or a 15-minute drive to The Broadmoor. 
• Denver International Airport is approximately 90 miles or a 90-minute drive to The Broadmoor 

For more information, please visit: https://www.broadmoor.com/the-resort/getting-here. 

Can I schedule a car service from the airport? Shuttle services, private sedans, and private SUVs can be arranged through The Broadmoor’s transportation partner, Gray Line, by clicking here, calling 855-266-2522, or emailing [email protected]. To book transportation, you will need the names, flight information and cell numbers of the passengers.  

How do I book my hotel room? During the event registration process, you will be prompted to book your hotel accommodations at the Broadmoor Resort. Please complete the required travel questions in your event registration, including room type and dates. To make any changes to your hotel reservation, please contact Linda Lucki at llucki@luckievents.com. Please do not contact the hotel directly. 

How do I pay for my hotel room? 

After reserving your hotel room during the event registration process, it is required to make a one-night deposit directly to the Broadmoor. To do so, please use this secure online form or call 719-577-5775. To make changes to your hotel reservation, please contact Linda Lucki at [email protected] or 303-601-0604. 

What rooms are available in the hotel block? Classic rooms are available in our dedicated room block for $380/ night, plus taxes and fees. Superior rooms are available for $435/ night, plus taxes and fees. Premiere Rooms are available for $480/night, plus taxes and fees. Please contact [email protected] to inquire about the Lakeside Junior Suites for $660/ night, plus taxes and fees. 

What meals will be provided during the event? Dinner will be provided to registered event attendees on Wednesday, October 16. Breakfast, lunch, and an evening networking event with heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided on Thursday, October 17. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Friday, October 18. If a spouse or partner is attending, they are welcome to participate in the evening networking opportunities, which include the welcome reception and dinner on Tuesday and the networking reception the following evening. 

What is the dress code? Weather at The Broadmoor in October will range from lows in the 30s to highs in the 60s. Attendees are encouraged to consult The Broadmoor dress policy for dinners and events outside of the CPG Summit. Most attendees at the CPG Summit will embrace business casual attire (jeans are appropriate). We encourage attendees to bring or wear layers to account for varying temperatures. 

Event Registration 

What’s the difference between registration Option 1, Option 2 and Option 3? The Summit offers three registration options: Option 1 provides the opportunity for the invited CEO or Head of North America to bring up to one additional executive, Option 2 offers the ability for two additional senior executives to attend the event and Option 3 offers the ability for three additional senior executives to attend the event. 

I registered for Option 1 or 2, but now want to bring a second and/or third senior executive. What do I do? If you initially completed registration within one registration category but want to increase the number of additional senior executives you bring, you may do so for the additional cost of $2,750 each, up to a total of four executives from one company. Please contact [email protected] to make this adjustment. 

How do I invite my additional executive to the event? After completing registration, the CEO or Head of North America will receive a unique link for the additional senior executive(s) to complete registration in their confirmation email. Please share the unique link with your invited executive. If you are registering two or three additional executives, you will receive multiple links. 

If the CEO or Head of North America can no longer attend, may the additional senior executive attendee(s) still participate? Participation of any additional senior leader attendees are conditional on the participation of the invited CEO or Head of North America. Please review our policies below for more information on cancellation, and notify [email protected] of any changes. 

I received an error message when I tried to register. What do I do next? Please contact [email protected], share the email address that you used to register for the event and we will be in touch to assist with any issues. 

Questions? 

If you have any other questions regarding the CPG Summit event or registration, please contact [email protected]. 

Policies 

CEO / Head of North America Attendance 

Additional executive attendee(s) participation in the CPG Summit is conditional on the attendance of the invited CEO or Head of North America. If your invited CEO or Head of North America can no longer attend, please contact [email protected]. 

Registration Cancellation 

Invited attendees and additional participants may cancel or modify their registration at no penalty up until 30 days prior to the CPG Summit by notifying [email protected]. Within 30 days, a cancellation will result in forfeiture of your registration fee. As the event is curated specifically for CEOs, registration is not transferable. 

Hotel Cancellation Policy 

Invited attendees and additional participants may cancel or modify their hotel reservation at no penalty up to seven days prior to arrival by notifying [email protected]. Cancellations or shortened stays made within seven days of arrival with require payment of one hotel night, plus taxes and fees, paid directly to the Broadmoor Resort. 

Recording and Photography 

During the course of the Consumer Brands CPG Summit, our team, including contractors, will be documenting the event with still photography as well as video recording. This plays a vital role in documenting the experience, celebrating leadership of the CPG industry and our members, and promoting additional participation for future events. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Consumer Brands Association. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Consumer Brands Association events in the future and highlight the event. Additionally, you agree to release Consumer Brands, its officers and employees, from liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings.