Join Georgia’s growing network of co-manufacturers and emerging food businesses on June 4, 2026, to learn how to successfully scale production and transition to co-manufacturing. This interactive session offers expert insights, real-world strategies, and valuable networking to help you grow.

Keynote Speakers:

  • Pawel Marciniak (Founder, IPM Foods)
  • Matt Andersen (CEO, Westlake Securities; Author of Intentional Growth: A Proven Guide to Higher Performance and Better Outcomes for Your Company)
  • Jamie Valenti-Jordan (Founder, Catapult Commercialization Services)
  • Plus, a moderated panel featuring Georgia food businesses and co-manufacturers sharing real-world experiences and insights

Connect with professionals shaping the future of food innovation in the Southeast and gain practical tools to scale, expand production, and build strategic partnerships. Lunch included.

Sponsors:

  • Georgia Grown
  • Georgia Milk Producers, Inc.
  • Georgia Tech – Food and Beverage Accelerator
  • OnPoint Strategies
  • Tetra Pak
  • The Widget Business Training Company
  • Westlake Securities Investment Banking

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Date & Time

June 4, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location

Delta Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA, 30602
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Accessibility and Accommodation

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, reach out using the contact information provided on this page, at least three weeks prior to the program date.