Special Edition: Your Full Guide to Expo West Events

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Caroline Grace
February 27, 2025 • Reading Time: 6 minutes

Hey there! 👋 

I'll be at Expo West all week and would absolutely love to connect with you in person! Whether it's grabbing coffee, chatting retail strategy, or just saying hi—meeting our community face-to-face is what makes these industry events so special.

A huge shoutout to Marc Nathan for helping compile this comprehensive list of events! There's so much happening, and his guide will help you navigate the excitement and make the most of your Expo experience.

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Aaaaand without further ado, let's dive into the events! I've organized everything by date and time so you can plan your week accordingly.

Tuesday, March 4th

Morning & Afternoon

  • Expo West Block Party

    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    • Anaheim Convention Center - Grand & Arena Plaza

    • Details

Evening

  • Naturally Network Power Up Experience & Happy Hour

    • 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

    • Hilton Anaheim California Ballroom D

    • Register

  • Expo West Kickoff Happy Hour Hosted by LK Meat Snacks

    • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    • RISE Rooftop Lounge (1030 West Katella Avenue)

    • RSVP

  • Natural Products Pitch Slam

    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    • Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center

  • [Invite Only] Reception @ Expo West

    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    • Hosted by Cohere Commerce, SVB and Cooley

    • Request Invite

Wednesday, March 5th

Morning

  • What's Up with Pumps @ Expo West 2025

    • 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

    • Gold's Gym (10870 Katella Avenue)

    • RSVP

  • Broker Breakfast - Expo West 2025

    • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    • Brewberry Café (1770 S Harbor Blvd)

    • RSVP

  • Naturally Network's Expo Excellence Series: Mastering the Art of Pitching & Networking

    • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    • Hilton Anaheim California Ballroom D

    • Register

  • Expo West 2025 Kick Off Party with Startup CPG

    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    • Booth #7805, Anaheim Convention Center

    • Register

Midday

  • Maazah & Friends Expo West Happy Hour

    • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    • Maazah Booth N1338

    • RSVP

Evening

  • Naturally Minnesota's MN Mingle @ Expo West 2025

    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    • Anaheim Convention Center - Level 200 Balcony / Katella Terrace

    • Details

  • Startup CPG Alley Rally

    • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    • Bowlero Anaheim (400 Disney Way)

    • RSVP

  • Express Checkout x Tenzo Tea Happy Hour

    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

    • Bubagump Shrimp

    • RSVP

All Day

  • Singapore Pavilion Networking Event

    • Offering breakfast, lunch, and happy hour

    • Anaheim Convention Centre, North Hall Level 200: Hot Products, Singapore Pavilion Booth N1539

    • Register

Thursday, March 6th

Morning

  • Expo West Basketball

    • 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

    • 24 Hour Fitness (1430 North Lemon Street)

    • RSVP

  • Rise, Roast & Meet CPG

    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    • Sunset Deck (5th Floor) at Hilton Anaheim

    • RSVP

  • Naturally Network's Minority-Owned Fellowship Tabletop Showcase

    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    • Hilton Anaheim California Ballroom D

    • Details

  • Breakfast Hour - Laurel's x Lexington Bakes

    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    • North Hall N1531 & Hot Products ACC Level 3 Booth 8323

Afternoon

  • The Ladies Lounge

    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    • NOON booth in Hot Products ACC, Level 3

    • Hosted by It's All Happening, Kelly Bennett + Bread & Butter Law

    • Note: For female founders, brands and service providers

  • EAST MEETS EXPO WEST

    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    • Anaheim Convention Center - Katella Terrace

    • Presented by Naturally New York + Naturally New England

    • Register

  • Cans & Cocktails Happy Hour

    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • Hall E - Booth 5477

    • Hosted by Graza, HeyDay, Fishwife, Fly By Jing, Ghia

Evening

  • FOUNDER SOCIAL AT EXPO WEST

    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    • House of Blues Anaheim (400 Disney Way: Anaheim Garden Walk LEVEL 4)

    • RSVP

  • Goodles Prom

    • 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

    • House of Blues Anaheim (400 Disney Way: Anaheim Garden Walk LEVEL 4)

    • RSVP

  • SNACKY HOUR with TIKTOK SHOP

Friday, March 7th

  • Startup CPG's SLACKIVERSARY PARTY

Hosting an event that's not on this list? Reply to this email and we'll share it with our community!

Can't wait to see you there!

Caroline + the Product & Prosper team

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