This 2023 April meeting will mark the 101st Annual Spring Member meeting for the Cookware & Bakeware Alliance. We were founded in 1922 on the principle to protect US consumers – and we stand by that mission to this day. Over the last 100 years, we have brought meaningful information and solutions to the Industry.
Join us IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY!
In-person attendance is open to CBA members ONLY.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
Registration Closed
Hotel Information & Reservations
Aloft Providence Downtown
191 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903-3925
(401) 252-0710
Wednesday, April 26
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Board Meeting
Conference Room at Aloft Hotel
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
General Member Reception Dinner
Blue Violet Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at Aloft Hotel
Thursday, April 27
Location:
CIC Event Center
255 Dyer St. (next to Aloft Hotel)
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Meeting Kickoff & Greeting from Board President
10:00 am
4 Brands and a Theory
Keynote Speaker: Fred Richards from the Hive Principle
11:00 am
Presentation of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
Presented by CBA Board of Directors
11:30 am
EU PFAS Legislation Update
Presentation with Tobias Gerfin
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Meet our Members
2:00 pm
General Meeting: Report of Significant Actions from Board Meeting & Headquarters Report
Presented by CBA Board President and Managing Director
3:00 pm
Engineering Standards Committee Updates
Presented by ES Committee Chair, Co-Chair, Members and Managing Director
3:30 pm
US State by State PFAS Legislation Update
Presentation with Tom Lee
4:00 pm
PFAS Subcommittee, Sustainability Subcommittee & Standards Review
5:00 pm
Adjourn
7:00 pm
Res American Bistro
123 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903
Friday, April 28
Location:
CIC Event Center
255 Dyer St. (next to Aloft Hotel)
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Nancy McHenry of Widgeteer
9:30 am
Meet the Members #2
10:30 am
Member Breakout Session on the 4 Pillars
11:30 am
Breakout Session Results
12:00 pm
Meeting Wrap Up
6:00 pm
Dinner in Newport
Time and Location to be confirmed
Keynote Speaker
Dyfed “Fred” Richards
FOUNDER
The Hive Principle
4 Brands and a Theory
A journey into Human Based Design through the lens of brand-specific and category histories. The semiotic design codes that inform and inspire our daily lives to the pitfalls of the design industry, and best-in-class brand examples.
Fred takes us through fun and exciting audience participation exercises as he explains the ups and downs of the branding industry through the lens of real failures and successes.
What are consumers expecting from brands today and how do they navigate each category in-store or online? What do you need to do to write a creative brief that will inspire your designers to take your brand and business into a positive future?
Tips, tricks, and world-class design principles are explained in a fast-paced and often humorous and engaging presentation.
About Fred Richards
Fred has worked in the international design industry for more than 30 years, specifically in the “Fast Moving Consumer Goods” category. Having worked for and lead three of the world’s leading branding and design companies Futurebrand, European Executive Creative Director (4 years), both Interbrand (10+ years) and Brand Union (2 years) as Global Executive Creative Director. At Interbrand and Brand Union, Fred led all offices globally for all FMCG clients.
Fred brings a multifaceted perspective and rich design philosophy to his design and strategic thinking. A sought-after speaker at client and industry events, Fred has been profiled in local, national, and international press publications such as Wall Street Journal, Adweek, The Economist, Hot Graphics International, Graphis, Design Week, Communication Arts, BrandWeek and Shelf Impact.
He is a design judge at “iF Design Awards” and “Vertex Awards”.Fred has led creative work for Lindt, Kellogg’s, P&G (Cascade, Dawn, Joy, Duracell, Old Spice, Charmin, Aussie, Infusium, Head & Shoulders, Puffs, Pepto Bismol, Align and Bounty), Bayer (Aleve and Aspirin), JM Smucker’s (Dunkin Donuts and Cafe Bustelo), Wrigley’s (5 Gum, Orbit, LifeSavers, Extra, Starburst, Juicy Fruit, and Skittles), GSK (Beechams, Tums, Pronamel, Zovirax and Abreva) Reckitt Benckiser (Airwick), William Grants & Sons (Balvenie & Grants) Kimberly Clark, Unilever (Dove, VO5, and Dove Baby), ConAgra (Swiss Miss, PAM, Snack Pack, Slim Jim, Manwich, and Orville Redenbacher’s), Pernod Ricard (Absolut, Malibu and Khalua) Nestle, Kraft, AT&T, Akzo Nobel, Fairlife Milk, Bimbo, Valvoline, Swarovski Crystal, World Kitchen, AT&T, Mezzan, Wilton, Hunter Fans, Lowe’s, Kitco, Aldi and Kroger among many others.
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EXTEND YOUR STAY: NEWPORT
On Friday, April 28th, when the meetings wrap up, extend your stay by heading over to The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina in Newport, Rhode Island. A quick ride from Providence, come see one of the most charming and beautiful New England towns. For all CBA members heading over to Newport, we will have a casual and fun dinner on Friday night.
Special rate of $319 per night plus tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my hotel included in my meeting registration?
NO.
You must book your hotel room directly with Aloft Providence Downtown.
The hotel will only hold our special CBA block of rooms until April 5, 2023. The CBA cannot guarantee availability after this date.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM on the day of your arrival, and the availability of your room cannot be assured prior to this time. Check-out time on the day of your departure is 11:00 AM.
Follow this link to book your room: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1670691242623&key=GRP
What is the dress code for the meeting?
Business casual
What is the closest airport?
Our meeting is located minutes from the T.F. Green International Airport.
Since this is a hybrid event, will it be recorded?
There are no plans to record this event. We’ve added the hybrid option as many of our member companies still have limited or restricted travel policies in place. We are focusing our efforts on making this a meaningful live event, whether you attend in person or virtually.
If you’re attending virtually, we suggest blocking off time in your schedule to join us via Zoom.
Since this is a hybrid event, how will I know where to go?
Whether you’re attending in person in Providence or virtually from your office, watch your email the week of April 17th for updates, directions, and important links for attendees.
EXTEND YOUR STAY: NEWPORT
On Friday, April 28th, when the meetings wrap up, extend your stay by heading over to The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina in Newport, Rhode Island. A quick ride from Providence, come see one of the most charming and beautiful New England towns. For all CBA members heading over to Newport, we will have a casual and fun dinner on Friday night.
Special rate of $319 per night plus tax.