Sept 30th - Oct 2nd @ Waco, Texas

Rooted Expo 2025: Bringing Texas CPG Together

Join us for the most anticipated event of the year - Rooted 2025!

PARTNERS
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Why Attend?

Step into the heart of Texas’s thriving CPG scene at Rooted Expo! Connect with top brands, forge valuable relationships with industry leaders, meet directly with buyers and angel investors, and build a network that fuels success. Engage with innovative products and ideas that push boundaries and drive growth across the CPG sector. Rooted Expo is more than a trade show; it’s where business meets community, opportunity meets innovation, and passion meets progress. Don’t just attend—be a part of Texas’s most dynamic CPG event of the year!

Pitch Slam

Big Ideas, Bold Pitches!

Watch emerging brands showcase their groundbreaking innovations in front of industry leaders. Discover the next wave of CPG success stories live on stage!

Workshops

Hands-On Strategies!

Join interactive sessions tailored for CPG professionals and gain actionable insights you can implement right away to drive your brand forward.

Community

Connect & Grow!

Network with CPG founders, industry leaders, and key decision-makers. Build lasting relationships within the community that will help elevate your brand and business!

Projected Stats

Conference Highlights

This two-day event brings together the brightest minds, leading innovators, and top brands in the Texas CPG Community.

320+

Participants

50

Speakers

10+

Workshops

2

Days
Jeff Richards avatar

While technology has made the world smaller, there is no substitute for sharing a real, physical experience together. Rooted Expo brings the diverse flavors and styles crafted in every corner of Texas into one convenient setting where we can celebrate the excellence of our far-reaching CPG community.

Jeff Richards

CEO | Founder of Mooala

Austin Patry avatar

Texas is filled with some of the proudest people in the world, so having a show to celebrate local Texas CPG brands is long overdue! As a brand owner, we are so excited to gather at a convenient location with fellow Texans from all over!

Austin Patry

Founder of Realsy

Richard G. Riccardi avatar

Finally, a time and place for Texas CPG brands to display their wares in Texas. In line with Texas' entrepreneurial spirit, it is a trade show for the people and by the people and not at the undue expense of the people. The show will serve everyone interested in and passionate about CPG. Come one, come all!

Richard G. Riccardi

Co-Founder of DFW CPG | Blogger

Rick Jordan avatar

Texas stands out with its bold entrepreneurial spirit, and Rooted Expo will bring innovators and industry leaders together to foster growth, partnerships, and lasting impact—all in a way that is uniquely Texan.

Rick Jordan

Co-Founder of DFW CPG | Shareholder at Polsinelli

Michelle Breyer avatar

This is a fantastic chance to showcase Texas brands—a symbol of the state's entrepreneurial spirit. I can't wait!

Michelle Breyer

Chief Marketing Officer at SKU

Our Rooted Team

Board Of Directors

Team Member: Derek Ramos
Derek Ramos

Founder & Chief Organizer of Rooted Expo

Team Member: Kat Weaver
Kat Weaver

Founder of Power to Pitch & Event Co-Chair of DFW CPG

Team Member: Richard G. Riccardi
Richard G. Riccardi

Writer, and CPG Advocate & Co-Founder of DFW CPG

Team Member: Felipe Vega
Felipe Vega

Founder of IronClad & Board President of Naturally Austin

Advisory Board

Team Member: Katrina Tolentino
Katrina Tolentino

Executive Director of Naturally Network

Team Member: Rick Jordan
Rick Jordan

Managing Partner of Polsinelli & Co-Founder of DFW CPG

Team Member: Jeff Richards
Jeff Richards

Founder of Mooala

Team Member: Marc Nathan
Marc Nathan

Professional 'Super Connector' for Tech & CPG companies

Frequently asked questions

Welcome to the Rooted Expo 2023 FAQ section. We’re here to answer your most common questions and ensure you get the most out of your experience at Texas’s premier Consumer Packaged Goods event.

Join the waitlist – an email will be sent to you once registration opens!

Rooted Expo is perfect for CPG founders, brand managers, retailers, investors, retail buyers and anyone passionate about the Consumer Packaged Goods space. Whether you’re an emerging brand or a seasoned player, this event offers invaluable opportunities to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant Texas CPG community!

Yes. Please see the agenda page (to be updated soon).

No. Speakers will receive a complimentary ticket.

Yes, You must be over 18 years old in order to attend.