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Welcome to JuiceCon

JuiceCon is a Goodnature community event where juice business owners come together to share their knowledge. Join us November 5th-6th, 2026 in Austin, Texas. More updates will be coming soon. Join the email list to get notified.

The Juicing Event of the Year

Sharing Knowledge

I loved the gathering of like minded individuals sharing knowledge and experience! I can't wait to go back!

Really Informative

I loved how helpful everyone was and/or willing to be at a future time. The presentations were really informative and well put together.

Inspirational

Saying JuiceCon was inspirational is an understatement. JuiceCon really made me feel part of a growing movement.

Culture of Helpfulness

Very organized and created a culture of helpfulness and support within the industry. Highly recommend.

Confirmed Speakers for 2026. More Coming Soon!

Gain perspective from global juicing experts, each one sharing unique experience and knowledge. Join the email list to get notified of additions.

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Chef Ari Sexner

Goodnature, Chef, Juicing Consultant & Author

Chef Ari created the first ever certified organic juice bar in 2013, and has been consulting for juice companies for over 10 years. He is the author of the Juicing Companion, the first juicing book to teach you how to create unique recipes. As a classically trained chef, his specialties include creating custom recipes, calculating cost of goods, designing kitchens, working with the health department, staff training, and more.
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Katelin Slifer

Juice Co. LG, Founder

Katelin Slifer is the co-founder and creative force behind Juice Co. LG, a Silicon Valley-based boutique juice brand redefining the modern wellness experience through elevated product design and community-driven hospitality. Over the past decade, she has transformed the company from a local juice concept into a sought-after Bay Area brand known for its farm-to-bottle philosophy and distinct approach to health and wellness. From high-profile corporate catering, seasonal launches and strategic partnerships, Katelin has built juice co. into a brand that sits at the intersection of wellness and culture. Beyond the business itself, she has become a respected voice within the beverage and wellness industry, consulting on everything from early-stage concept strategy and branding to operations and product development. Outside of her work, Katelin is also a proud mother of three boys.
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Nori Ko

Sunshine Juice, Founder

Nori Ko is the Founder of Sunshine Juice (est. 2014), the top cold pressed juice brand in Tokyo, Japan. After living in Japan, the US, and Taiwan, Nori founded Sunshine Juice to connect people with plants. Sunshine Juice collaborates with farmers across Japan, makes fresh cold-pressed juices and raw food in Tokyo and Kyoto, operates an off-grid pop up juice van fueled by recycled cooking oil, and runs Cosmic Compost, a community compost project that recycles 100% of the the juice shop's organic waste into vegan soil to grow vegetable for juicing, completing a 100% cyclical farm to bottle process.
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Francesca Costa

Cranky Carrot Juice Co., Founder

Francesca Costa, MS, RHP, CPT, is a Functional Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Co-Founder of Cranky Carrot Juice Co., a Houston-based healthy café and beverage company known for its commitment to ingredient transparency, local sourcing, and nutrition-focused products. Since co-founding the business in 2020, Francesca has helped grow CCJC from a farmers market startup into a multi-location company offering cold-pressed juices, kombucha, functional smoothies, bone broth, better-for-you coffee & matcha, feel-good catering, nourishing bites & more. Drawing from her background in functional nutrition, blood chemistry, gut health, and hormone balance, Francesca leads product development and nutrition strategy, ensuring every product delivers both flavor and nutritional value. Her unique perspective bridges the gap between nutrition science and real-world food business operations.
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Charlie Wettlaufer

Goodnature, President

Charlie is the son of Goodnature founder, Dale Wettlaufer. Since 2014, Charlie has dedicated his life to building a thriving juicing community through various efforts including writing the Goodnature Commercial Juicing Blog, producing the Goodnature Radio podcast, and creating JuiceCon. Charlie is head of marketing and sales at goodnature, with expertise in branding, marketing, and web development.
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Kwai-Chang Publico

So Juicy, Founder

Kwai-Chang is the founder of So Juicy Hawaii, based in Hilo, Hawaii. In 2019, Kwai-Chang's juicing recipe won championship award for at the Goodnature Juicing World Championship. So Juicy is building their own ʻ"ohana of mahiʻai on Hawaiian homesteads", sourcing as much local organic ingredients as possible, supporting every individual that is ready to SHIFT.

World Juicing Championship

Be part of the 2026 World Juicing Championship, where top juice bars from across the globe go head-to-head in an epic showdown.

Event Details

Date: November 5-6th 2026

Location: Riverbend Centre, Austin TX. Located less than 25 minutes from Downtown Austin, in the beautiful Westlake Hill Country.

Ticket Prices: Ticket prices will be announced and go on sale May 2026. Join the update list to get early access.

Hotels: Hotel Viata is the closest hotel, located about 5 minutes from the venue. However, there are many options available in Austin at a variety of price ranges.

Meals: Light breakfast and catered lunch will be served on-site both days of the event. And of course, plenty of juice!

Vendors and Sponsors: There will be a small, curated list of high quality vendors with products on display at the event. If you're interested in becoming vendor / sponsor, please submit the vendor application.

Present at JuiceCon: Do you have something valuable to present to the community at JuiceCon? Apply to be a presenter.

Details of speakers, vendors, and schedule will be coming soon as we build out the event. Join the update list to get notified!

Speaker Application

Looking to be a part of the event and help educate the community? Presenters receive two free tickets to JuiceCon. Apply today!

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