The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Joe Laszlo, VP of Content for Groceryshop which brings together leaders from the entire grocery ecosystem, including established and startup CPG brands, supermarkets, c-stores, drug stores, general merchandise stores, discount stores, ecommerce players, warehouse clubs, grocerants and non-traditional grocery retailers. Groceryshop is taking place Sept 19-22, 2021 at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NVTo learn more about Groceryshop, visit http://groceryshop.com To follow Groceryshop on LinkedIn visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groceryshop/To follow Joe Laszlo on LinkedIn visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelaszlo/Joe answers these questions:1) Joe let’s dive in, let’s address the elephant in the room - covid is still here, why is the conference in person this year and what can we expect that’s safe? 2)Take us through the 3 day agenda and the tracks that one can follow?3)How does a brand engage with a retailer at the forum? What is the value proposition of attending?4)Tell us about the hosted service providers events? How does it help offset the attendance costs for those that dont have the budget?5)Jump into the keynotes, who, what and why?6)What can we expect different this year at groceryshop post the pandemic and return to a new way of meeting and growing our knowledge and networks?Please provide the CPG Guys feedback at http://ratethispodcast.com/cpgguysCPG Guys Website: http://CPGGuys.comInstagram: http://Instagram.com/cpgguysDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.