In 2016, Governor Brown signed AB 1383 which sets methane emissions reduction targets for California. The targets include a 50% reduction of organic waste disposal by 2020 and 75% by 2025. This law requires food generators, like grocery stores, food distributors, and wholesale vendors, to donate the maximum amount of edible food, starting 2022, to food recovery organizations, like food banks.

With SB 1383 regulations taking effect in 2022, it’s time to build out your compliance roadmap. Our webinar with CalRecycle focuses on how the law impacts the grocery industry. Access the webinar and presentation here.

The Association is excited to announce three headlining speakers for CGA Strategic Conference 2021, with more to come.

The Conference’s educational program offers a variety of learning formats from energizing keynote presentations to expert-led discussion groups. Daily sessions that feature thought-leading, veterans and unexpected voices, will help you discover how to take advantage of emerging opportunities in technology, new product trends, and the latest approaches to retailing and marketing.

Now let’s meet the speakers!

Bruce Kirkby: Acclaimed Explorer, Writer & Photographer

Bruce Kirkby lives life on the edge. His travels have taken him from the world’s highest mountains to the wildest rivers and driest deserts. He draws on these experiences to provide real-world, practical lessons on resilience, risk management and change leadership, helping individuals and organizations confront fears, embrace change and find lasting success.

During the CGA Strategic Conference “Opening Experience,” Bruce will explain the joy of grit, and how our teams can rise above the grind to find purpose and resilience to manifest a better future.

Bonin Bough: Marketing Guru, Investor & Author

Bonin Bough is one of the foremost marketing executives in the world, the host of CNBC’s Cleveland Hustles, and the author of Txt Me (646) 759-1837. As one of the youngest c-suite executives at a Fortune 50 Company, he has worked for billion-dollar CPG brands before starting Bonin Ventures – a growth accelerator that helps businesses of all shapes and sizes achieve revenue growth faster than they ever believed possible.

During this CGA Strategic Conference “General Session,” Bonin will detail how, through a process he calls HACKONOMY, company leaders can build and execute their future vision.

Chris Sanderson: Co-founder, The Future Laboratory Christopher Sanderson is co-founder of The Future Laboratory, one of the world’s most renowned futures consultancies. With a unique blend of trend forecasting, consumer insight, foresight, brand strategy and innovation, Chris inspires and helps future-proof organizations across the globe.

During this CGA Strategic Conference “Keynote Luncheon Address,” Chris will share how the future will be owned by elastic brands — companies that are able to understand how the power dynamic has shifted from brands to consumers.

Learn more at CGAStrategicConference.com!

Due to the Covid-19 Delta variant’s recent surge in California, CGA has reinforced its efforts to ensure conference attendees are safe and at ease as they go about their business in Palm Springs.

This week, the Association inked a partnership with InHouse Physicians, a company specializing in providing health security for businesses and events. With assistance from InHouse Physicians, the CGA Strategic Conference will deploy best-in-class safety measures that add to the numerous health and safety protocols already planned.

To enter conference spaces all attendees will need to complete a Daily Health Screening, including vaccine verification or proof of negative Covid-19 test. CGA staff and convention center employees will also be subject to these same rigorous standards.

Once on the show floor, attendees will wear color-coded lanyards that signal social contact comfort levels.

If you’ve participated in CGA Strategic Conference before, then you’ll surely recognize the numerous logistical tweaks our planning team has put in place. Receptions and networking opportunities will be held in larger spaces, and we’re building out bigger venues for the pre-scheduled business meetings and booths that optimize for social distancing with enhanced sanitization procedures.

Your health is the primary concern for the Association and Palm Springs Convention Center, and we are committed to hosting an informative, productive, and safe conference experience for all attendees. If you would like to further discuss conference safety measures, contact Beth Wright.