Tastemaker Conference 2027
Early Badge Pick Up + Networking
Networking
Check in + Badge Pick-up
The doors are officially open. Welcome to TC 2027! Stop by to check in, grab your badge, and get everything you need for the days ahead. If you were not able to attend early badge pick-up the day before, you can take care of it here.
This is your first official touchpoint of the conference. It is a chance to say hello, get oriented, and start connecting. Our team will be ready to answer questions and point you in the right direction so you can jump in feeling confident, prepared, and excited for what’s ahead.
Networking Roundtables
Tastemaker Conference feels strongly that community over competition is the key to success. Creators of all levels can benefit from interacting in a small-group setting with one another. The goal of these roundtables is to provide a more personal setting in which creators of all different backgrounds, niches, and experience levels can discuss industry topics with one another. And who knows–you might just meet your new creator bestie!
How do I participate in Networking Roundtables?
All attendees who would like to participate in networking roundtables will be placed into randomly assigned groups.
Each group will have approximately 5-10 members. Roundtable groups are encouraged to meet together Day 1 & Day 2 from 8:20 – 8:50 am for chatting over coffee!
A discussion facilitator will be assigned to each group (by Tastemaker Conference, ahead of time). Facilitators will organize virtual introductions via email one week prior to the conference, so everyone will have a few friendly faces to look out for at TC27!
Shared Sessions
Welcome Kick Off
Speakers
Opening Fireside Chat: Building a Timeless Food Brand in an Algorithm-Obsessed World
Sponsor Remarks
Sponsor Remarks
Winning Isn’t a Dirty Word: Women, Competition & Leadership
Workshops (75 minutes)
301: SEO & GEO in Transition Mode: What's Happening in 2027 and an AI Driven World
701: Advanced Email: Email as an Asset
Networking + Lunch
Exhibitor Networking
Meet the brands who power the creator industry! Network with Tastemaker Conference sponsors, explore potential partnerships, and discover tools to help grow your business. In the Connection Hub you can meet for 15 minute 1:1’s with your favorite brands to ask questions, get support, and more!
Lunch
Enjoy a beautifully catered onsite lunch.
Strategy Sessions (45 minutes)
301: Building a Mission-Driven Food Brand That Scales
701: CPG for Creators: From Recipe to Retail
Speakers
Workshops (75 minutes)
301: Platform-Specific, Brand-Consistent: Advanced Content Expansion
701: Owning Intent: Advanced Pinterest Strategy for Established Creators
Strategy Sessions (45 minutes)
301: Growing Up With Your Audience: How Your Brand Evolves Over Time
701: Entertainment Meets Education: Building Content People Actually Watch
Shared Sessions
Gathered for Good: A Message from St. Jude
Panel – Owned Audiences Win: Why Email Still Outperforms Every Platform
Speakers
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Networking
Happy Hour!
Unwind after Day 1! Join us for an hour with a relaxed happy complete with cocktails, mocktails, and snacks. It’s the perfect chance to mix, mingle, and connect with fellow attendees after a full day of education.
Knibbe Ranch Excursion – Add-On Experience
Knibbe Ranch Excursion Dinner
Networking
Coffee & Networking Roundtables
Shared Sessions
Mindset Work with Kalen Allen
Speakers
Take a quick pause to refresh and reset with actor and creator Kalen Allen. In this uplifting session, Kalen will share insights and inspiration to help food creators approach their work with renewed energy and perspective.
General: Belonging by Design
Sponsor Remarks
Workshops (75 minutes)
301: Advanced Video YouTube Systems: From Viral to Valuable
701: Admin & Operational Structure for 7-Figure CEO'S
Networking + Lunch
Lunch at the JWSA + Networking Time
Strategy Sessions (45 minutes)
301: The Creator-to-Consumer Playbook
Speakers
How Top Food Creators Use tech to Build Products, Trust & Real Revenue
701: You’re Crushing Social—Now What?
Turning Platform Success Into a Real Business (No Website Required)
Break
301: Mental Health, Boundaries & Longevity for Creators
701: From Creator to CEO: Building Teams, Systems & Scalable Businesses
Shared Sessions
Sponsor Remarks
The New Food Creator Era: Influence, Identity & What Comes Next
The next era of food media come together to talk candidly about what’s changing, what’s working, and what creators need to focus on now.
Closing Keynote: Michelle Tam, Nom Nom Paleo
Speakers
Final Remarks
Speakers
Closing Party
Closing Party!
Wrap up the event with a celebratory evening designed for connection and fun. Join us for music, dancing, and drinks as we toast to an incredible few days together. It’s the perfect way to unwind, let loose, and end the conference on a high note.
