THE SPORT OF BUILDING BRANDS: Fall 2026
The Sport of Building Brands: Fall Edition is a high-impact, in-person training experience for founders, operators, and CPG professionals who want to get better - fast.
What People Are Saying
January 22, 2026 Event “I had the opportunity to attend an incredible CPG-focused event yesterday called The Sport of Building Brands by The CPG Dept. , and I’m still energized by the insights, conversations, and connections that came out of it. The lineup of speakers and sessions touched every corner of what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a successful brand in today’s market..” Can't wait for the next event!
Danielle Forsey-Chappel - Mavrick Sales / Beauty Strategist“I had the pleasure of attending The CPG Dept. Sport of Building Brands event put on by Kyle Marsham and his team. I knew the event was going to be lit as soon as I saw Trevor because I had no idea he was going to be there!
The speakers, the vibe, the swag bag, the food/drinks, and insights were off the chain.”
Sanjay Padhiar - IMA Consulting
“Yesterday’s CPG Dept. event was a great reminder that building a brand really is a sport 💪
From Kyle Marsham’s opening message about training, putting in the reps, and surrounding yourself with people who sharpen your edge, the theme was clear. Strong brands are built with intention, discipline, and mindset.”
Brenda Gouin - Feild Agent
“The CPG Dept put on a fantastic day of leadership and networking yesterday in Vaughan. The day was filled with knowledgeable speakers providing ideas, strategies and everyday advice every founder (even service based 😀) can implement to make their life manageable! One speaker stands out for me, Dr. Cassidy Preston, talking about The Mental Playbook! So relatable for everyone! Well done Kyle, looking forward to the fall event!”
Dale Brum - Founder Demo Ninja
“Spent today at The Sport of Building Brands conference. A room full of founders, great speakers, and genuinely interactive sessions. Loved catching up with friends and making some new connections along the way. A worthwhile day all around.
Big thanks to Kyle Marsham for the invite.”
Leslie Ewing - Executive Director Plant Based Foods of Canada
“The Sport of Building Brands — reminded me why I’m so bullish on getting in the room. What made it valuable wasn’t “another conference. It was the cross-pollination: hearing how different builders think about growth, positioning, and what actually moves product off shelf.”
Huge thank you to Kyle Marsham for the invitation
Cheryl Appleton - Founder Canadian Women in Food
