10/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2026 22:18
November 12, 2026
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 EST | 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET
Understanding where consumers are headed is essential for building winning brands. Join us as we explore the economic outlook shaping consumer behavior in 2027, including evolving perceptions of financial wellbeing, changing spending habits, and what these shifts mean for CPG brands and retailers.
From there, we'll dive into the growing influence of packaging as a strategic business asset. Through cutting-edge research and inspiring examples from award-winning designs, you'll learn how packaging can do more than stand out on the shelf. It can strengthen brand connections, elevate the shopper experience, and drive measurable business results.
Walk away with actionable insights to help transform packaging from a cost center into a competitive advantage, including:
Introduction & Welcome: Shelbey Esposito, Graphic Packaging
Keynote speaker: Kaleigh Theriault, Nielsen IQ
Product Case Studies: Roxanne McSpadden, Philipp Eißner, Graphic Packaging
Kaleigh brings 11 years of experience at NielsenIQ (NIQ), translating complex data into actionable insights and compelling growth strategies for clients across industries.
With deep expertise in consumer behavior, category dynamics, and commercial performance, she leads thought leadership across Beverage Alcohol, Packaging, Hispanic consumer insights, and other evolving areas of consumer interest.
Kaleigh combines analytical rigor with a strong commercial lens to help businesses anticipate change, identify emerging opportunities, and make more informed strategic decisions.
Senior Manager, Business Development, Graphic Packaging
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October 18 - 21, 2026
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