LIVING LONGER ONLY MATTERS IF THOSE YEARS ARE LIVED WELL.
As wellness leaders and consumers alike recognize that living longer only matters if those years are lived in good health, the focus has shifted toward extending healthspan — the period of life spent in optimal physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
This three-day virtual conference will unite leading researchers, healthcare professionals, and forward-thinking brands to explore the latest science, market strategies, and product innovations that help people thrive longer.
Join the conversation alongside the innovators and decision-makers moving the industry forward.
The global women’s health market size was estimated at USD 49.33 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2030.
Grand View Research
Women’s health trends reveal that healthy eating, exercise, and taking vitamin and mineral supplements are the top actions taken in the perimenopause years, alongside pre-menopause, and during and after menopause.
Innova Marketing Insights: Top 10 Trends 2024
48% of women agree that there is a need for better education on women’s health before, during, and after major life changes.
Mintel’s US Women’s Wellness Report 2024
Nearly a billion women - one in every three surveyed in 2022 - say they spent a lot of the previous day in physical pain. And one in four women - which translates into nearly 700 million - have health problems that keep them from doing normal activities.
Hologic Global Women's Health Index
THREE DAYS COVERING THE PATHWAYS TO VITALITY
Gain insights into the research on the pathways key to maintaining vitality over time.
Cellular Resistance
Inflammation Management
Mitochondrial Health
Microbiome Balance
…plus other emerging pathways shaping how we age.
SCIENCE, STRATEGY AND THE CONSUMER — IN ONE PROGRAM
The latest findings on cellular resilience, inflammation, mitochondrial health and the microbiome, from the people doing the work.
The Research:
The latest findings on cellular resilience, inflammation, mitochondrial health and the microbiome, from the people doing the work.
The Product Strategy:
How to develop and position offerings for the growing demand for healthy-aging solutions — from nutraceuticals and functional foods to lifestyle and tech-driven interventions.
The Consumer:
What today’s healthspan-focused consumers are seeking — preventive solutions, holistic approaches and personalized health programs.
Meet Our Keynotes
DAY ONE KEYNOTE
Deanna Minich, PhD
Dr. Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist, author, educator, and functional medicine expert recognized for her integrative approach to health and wellness. She serves as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health and has authored seven books and more than 50 scientific publications focused on nutrition, women’s health, metabolism, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Minich is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for her contributions to the field of nutritional science.
DAY TWO KEYNOTE
Sara-Chana Silverstein, IBCLC, RH (AHG)
Sara Chana is a master herbalist (RH, AHG), classical homeopath, and board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). With more than three decades of clinical experience, Sara-Chana has helped thousands of women and children achieve greater emotional balance through herbs and integrative clinical approaches. She is a sought-after guest lecturer at medical conferences nationally and internationally and maintains a thriving women’s and pediatric clinic in Brooklyn, New York.
DAY THREE KEYNOTE
Dr. Aly Cohen
Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine, and environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey, and she educates the public about the harmful toxins in our lives and their impacts on health. She authored the best-selling book, “Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them” (Simon & Schuster, 2025).
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Join us for two days of expert-led sessions
Meet our speakers and see what’s in store for this exclusive, two day virtual conference series!
DAY ONE SCHEDULE:
Len Monheit
CEO, Industry Transparency Center
Supply Chain, Delivery Systems and Technology: Powering the Future of the Natural and Nutraceutical Industry
SEPT 29
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM EST
Doug Lynch
CEO, MarketWell Nutrition
MODERATOR: AI Everywhere: A Selection of AI-based Tools for the Natural/Nutra Industry
SEPT 29
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM EST
Paul Spagnuolo
Professor at University of Guelph
PANEL: AI Everywhere: A Selection of AI-based Tools for the Natural/Nutra Industry
SEPT 29
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM EST
Dr. Bill Clark, PhD
Founder & CEO, NutriSelect.ai | Scientist | Entrepreneur | AI & Evidence-Based Nutrition Thought Leader
PANEL: AI Everywhere: A Selection of AI-based Tools for the Natural/Nutra Industry
SEPT 29
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM EST
Zeenia Framroze
CEO & Founder, Alethios
PANEL: AI Everywhere: A Selection of AI-based Tools for the Natural/Nutra Industry
SEPT 29
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM EST
David Bennahum
CEO and co-founder of Onix
PANEL: AI Everywhere: A Selection of AI-based Tools for the Natural/Nutra Industry
SEPT 29
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM EST
Jeff Tkach
CEO of Rodale Institute
The Farm Is Here: Building a More Resilient Food System from the Soil Up
SEPT 29
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM EST
Elan Sudberg
CEO, Alkemist Labs
Marketing Quality As Our Last Legal Value Proposition
SEPT 29
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM EST
Ikhlas Kahan
Director of the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR), Director of the FDA Center of Excellence, Research Professor, as well as Professor in the Dept of Pharmacognosy at the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi.
The Future of Botanicals Depends on Authentication, Quality-by-Design, and Regulatory Credibility
SEPT 29
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM EST
Kerry Hughes
Ethnobotanist, Herbalist and Author
PANEL: Functional Mushrooms 3.0 - The Challenges of a Maturing Category
SEPT 29
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM EST
Julie Daoust, PhD
Co-founder and Chair of the Functional Mushroom Council
PANEL: Functional Mushrooms 3.0 - The Challenges of a Maturing Category
SEPT 29
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM EST
Roy Upton
President and Editor of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia
PANEL: Functional Mushrooms 3.0 - The Challenges of a Maturing Category
SEPT 29
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM EST
DAY TWO SCHEDULE:
Robyn O'Brien
Bestselling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Investor
Navigating Uncertainty in This MAHA Moment
SEPT 30
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM EST
Brandon Casteel
Vice President of Partnership Sales at Jungle Scout
Delivery Formats: Leveraging Amazon Retail Trends in Supplements, Food & Beverage, and Ashwaghanda to Shape Strategic Success in 2027 & Beyond
SEPT 30
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM EST
Blake Ebersole
Co-founding Member, Ashwagandha Standards Alliance
PANEL: Ashwagandha: A Candid, Transparent Discussion of Science, Quality and the Need for Industry to Get This Right
SEPT 30
12:55 PM - 1:25 PM EST
Thomas Brendler
Founder / Owner, Plantaphile
PANEL: Ashwagandha: A Candid, Transparent Discussion of Science, Quality and the Need for Industry to Get This Right
SEPT 30
12:55 PM - 1:25 PM EST
Holly Johnson
Chief Science Officer, American Herbal Products Association
PANEL: Ashwagandha: A Candid, Transparent Discussion of Science, Quality and the Need for Industry to Get This Right
SEPT 30
12:55 PM - 1:25 PM EST
Asa Waldstein
Founder & Principal, Apex Compliance®
From Clinical Studies to “Made in USA”: Marketing Branded Ingredients Without Stepping Over the Line
SEPT 30
1:25 PM - 1:55 PM EST
DAY THREE SCHEDULE:
“Brilliant conference with great presentations of knowledge and value!”
“This was a truly wonderful experience. I enjoyed being a part of it today. I learned so much from the speakers.”
“All of the sessions were very valuable and informative, thank you.”
“Excellent day of presentations! Thank you for providing this opportunity!”
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