MASTERING THE MARKET

Microbiome

MARCH 24-26

Unlock the Power of the Microbiome

Science, Strategy & Solutions for Today’s Marketplace

This free, three-day virtual event delivering actionable insights from world-class microbiome experts—built for brands, suppliers, manufacturers, researchers, and innovators across the wellness supply chain.

Consumers understand the microbiome like never before, and demand is skyrocketing.

Having a healthy microbiome goes far beyond gut health. Today’s research links microbial diversity to:

Inflammation and Immunity

Metabolism and Energy

Mental Focus and Stress

Skin Health

Aging and Resilience

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

The applications are exploding across food,
beverage, supplements and more...

This is one of the fastest-moving frontiers in wellness, and it’s being powered by groundbreaking science and global consumer interest.

This event dives into the tools, tactics, and innovations needed to restore and optimize the microbiome, with insights you can immediately apply to product development, brand strategy, R&D, and scientific positioning.

Join a global community of leaders shaping the microbiome industry.

Meet Our Keynotes

DAY ONE KEYNOTE

Diana Weil, MS, CNS, LDN

Diana Weil is the daughter of Andrew Weil, MD and Co-Founder of WEIL Nutrition Corner. She is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and licensed dietitian with a master’s in Nutrition and Integrative Health. Raised with a deep appreciation for food as medicine, she blends science and holistic care to help people enjoy food that nourishes both health and joy.

DAY TWO KEYNOTE

Paula Simpson

Paula Simpson is a distinguished holistic beauty expert and author, renowned for her integration of biochemistry, clinical and functional nutrition, herbal medicine, and beauty.

An innovator and formulator in natural beauty and integrative dermatology, Paula has developed some of the most successful nutricosmetic and beauty wellness brands. She is a recognized authority in science and clinical research within nutricosmetics, frequently contributing to media and publications.

Author of “Good Bacteria for Healthy Skin,” Paula is an expert in the gut and skin microbiome. She is the founder of Nutribloom Consulting, a firm specializing in innovation, product development, and marketing in the nutricosmetics and healthy aging sectors.

DAY THREE KEYNOTE

Dr. Jack A Gilbert

Dr. Jack A Gilbert works at University of California San Diego as a Professor in Pediatrics and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Marine Science and Director of the Soil Health Center.

He has authored more than 450 peer reviewed publications on microbial ecology. He’s the President of Applied Microbiology International, a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and co-chair for the new IUCN Microbial Conservation Specialist Group. His research spans human and environmental microbial health, with a special focus on translation.

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Meet our speakers and see what’s in store for this exclusive, three day virtual conference series!

DAY ONE SCHEDULE:

Len Monheit

CEO, Industry Transparency Center

State of the Prebiotic Market in 2026

MARCH 24
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM EST

Diana Weil, MS, CNS, LDN

Co-Founder, WEIL Nutrition Corner™

Anti-Inflammatory Eating and The Benefits of a High Fiber Diet

MARCH 24
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM EST

Aicacia Young, RDN

Microbiome Formulation Strategist

Designing Low-Dose Prebiotic Strategies for Digestive Health & Beyond

MARCH 24
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM EST

SPONSORED BY:

Julia Craven

Vice President of Education, Enzymedica

Sleep, Stress, and Discomfort: The Microbiome Connection

MARCH 24
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM EST

SPONSORED BY:

Bruce Hamaker

Distinguished Professor at Purdue University, Director Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research, CSO RiteCarbs LLC

The Potential of Precision Prebiotics

MARCH 24
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM EST

Kiran Krishnan

Microbiologist, Founder, Investor, Advisor, Published Researcher in the Dietary Supplement and Nutrition Market

The Hidden Organ Driving the Future of Health: The Microbiome Opportunity

MARCH 24
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM EST

David Nelson

Co-founder, Earthrise Community within the Planetary Health Alliance, Invited Faculty at the Nova Center for Justice and Mental Well-being

Beyond Dysbiosis: Interface Biology in the Age of Stress and Ultra-Processed Food

MARCH 24
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM EST

DAY TWO SCHEDULE:

Paula Simpson

Distinguished holistic beauty expert and author, renowned for her integration of biochemistry, clinical and functional nutrition, herbal medicine, and beauty

KEYNOTE: Future-Proofing Beauty: Microbiome-Driven Strategies for Skin Wellness

MARCH 25
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM EST

Hariom Yadav, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer, Postbiotics Inc and MusB Research, Professor and Director, USF Center for Microbiome Research, Microbiomes Institute, Tampa, FL