Built through community. Powered by curiosity. Driven by the belief that when great people come together, great brands grow.
By CPG. For CPG.
A community powered by Southern California's creative energy and entrepreneurial mindset, where the people behind the brands come together to share ideas, build meaningful relationships, and help one another grow. Because the NextLevel is easier when we do it together.
Built for the People Behind the Brands.
Behind every great consumer brand are the people making it happen—the founders taking risks, the marketers creating demand, the innovators shaping what's next, the sales leaders opening doors, and the operators turning vision into reality.
NextLevelCPG was built for them.
We're a community where ambitious CPG professionals come together to learn from industry leaders, share real-world experiences, form meaningful relationships, and unlock new opportunities. Come as you are. Leave with fresh ideas, valuable connections, and the inspiration to take your career, your brand, and your impact to the next level.
Because the best brands aren't built alone.
Level Up Experiences
Every NextLevelCPG event is designed to help you learn, build meaningful relationships, and leave with ideas you can put into action. Real conversations. Practical insights. Authentic connections. Always.
Learn
Expert-led sessions on topics shaping CPG today —from retail, marketing, and innovation to AI, operations, funding, and beyond. Practical insights from the people building and growing today's leading brands.
Connect
Curated gatherings in unique SoCal venues where conversations happen naturally, relationships deepen, and partnerships and opportunities take shape.
The Table
An invitation-only dinner series for senior CPG leaders. Intimate by design, candid by nature, and centered on the conversations that move brands and the industry forward.
Upcoming Events
Connect Night
October 21
6:00-9:00PM
Join us for the first-ever Next Level CPG gathering, created for the founders, marketers, innovators, and operators behind the brands shaping what’s next.
Come meet your people, exchange ideas, and build genuine connections in a fun, welcoming setting. No stuffy networking, just good people, great conversations, and plenty of CPG energy.
Melrose Umbrella Co.
7465 Melrose Avenue
