When we created Newtopia Now, we believed we had something special. In the months leading up to our launch, we spent much of our time in the community, listening to the needs of our retailers, brands and the entire CPG ecosystem, learning what would make our new event the most valuable to the most people. So, yes, we believed.  But it wasn’t until we stepped into the convention center last week that we knew: Newtopia Now is something special.

It's one thing to talk about the power of connection and develop ways to facilitate it, but it’s another thing entirely to experience its magic.

We had four days of that magic in Denver. On the show floor, the atmosphere was buzzing and content sessions were packed. Smaller booths set up in a manageable format enabled buyers to truly discover and connect with some of the most innovative emerging brands, while sessions that gave a platform to engaging, knowledgeable leaders from across the CPG, agriculture, retail, culinary and wellness worlds inspired the community. 

“The energy at the show was incredible and I hope to see this kind of format—focused on new and emerging conscious brands and trends—continue,” shared Casey Gaston, Whole Foods executive leader of local and emerging brands. “It was approachable, with excellent programming, and offered a lot of quality time and conversations for me and my team.”

Off the show floor, community experiences at CSU Spur, Meow Wolf, Red Rocks and Ophelia’s provided a welcome and refreshing backdrop for a new way of connecting—one that stimulates the mind, fosters creativity and support mutual business objectives. Intimate curated neighborhood dinners set the stage for stimulating conversations and sparked new collaborations, while our kickoff event stretched us to make new connections from day one.

Quality time. Deep connections. Joyful experiences. Innovative formats. These phrases came up throughout the week and left us all feeling one common emotion: gratitude. Gratitude for what was and gratitude for what’s to come. Because, our Newtopia Now friends, this journey has just begun. Here’s to the connections that shape us all. Save the date for Newtopia Now, August 20-22, 2025!