Procter & Gamble Celebrates 50 Years of CAGNY Conference

Consumer goods giant highlights volunteer leadership and growth of annual industry event

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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At the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference 2026, Procter & Gamble executives took a moment to recognize the all-volunteer organization that has run the influential annual event for decades. The company praised the past presidents of CAGNY and the current president, Steve Strycula, for their efforts in making this year's conference one of the best ever.

Why it matters

The CAGNY conference is a critical annual gathering for the consumer packaged goods industry, providing a platform for major brands like Procter & Gamble to share their strategies and insights. The conference's long-running success, driven by dedicated volunteer leadership, underscores the importance of this event to the industry.

The details

During the presentation, an unknown analyst introduced the past presidents of CAGNY and asked them to stand and be recognized by the audience. The analyst then brought the current president, Steve Strycula, on stage and praised him for going "above and beyond" to make this year's conference one of the best ever. Strycula was presented with a special President's award in recognition of his leadership.

  • The CAGNY Conference 2026 took place on February 19, 2026.

The players

Steve Strycula

The current president of the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) organization, who was recognized for his leadership in making the 2026 conference one of the best ever.

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)

A major consumer goods company that participated in the CAGNY Conference 2026 and took time to acknowledge the volunteer leadership behind the long-running industry event.

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What they’re saying

“Steve has gone above and beyond to make this year's conference one of our best ever. Many of you know Steve, and he is one of the nicest and smartest people in our industry and the CAGNY organization has been better for having him steer us over the past year.”

— Unknown Analyst

The takeaway

The CAGNY conference's long-running success, driven by dedicated volunteer leadership, underscores the importance of this event to the consumer packaged goods industry. Procter & Gamble's recognition of the conference organizers highlights the collaborative spirit that has sustained this influential annual gathering.