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

Dr. Ian Smith

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Host of the nationally syndicated Emmy award winning television show, THE DOCTORS, and is a longtime medical contributor to The Rachael Ray Show.

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.

world-class speakers
recognized experts
transformative information
Exceptional Education

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Join us for three days of expert-led sessions​​

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

DAY ONE SCHEDULE:

Len Monheit

Len Monheit

CEO, Industry Transparency Center

Consumer Insights on the Microbiome

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

Aicacia Young, RDN

Microbiome Formulation Strategist

Designing Low-Dose Prebiotic Strategies for Digestive Health & Beyond

SPONSORED BY:

Julia Craven

Vice President of Education, Enzymedica

Session Info Coming Soon

SPONSORED BY:

Bruce Hamaker

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

The Potential of Precision Prebiotics

Kiran Krishnan

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

Session Info Coming Soon

David Nelson

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

Session Info Coming Soon

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

Dr. Anissa Armet, PhD, RD

Registered dietitian and postdoctoral scholar at the University of Alberta

Fibre-based nutritional strategies for microbiome modulation and improved human health

Kaytee Hadley, MS, RDN, IFMCP, CPT

Functional medicine dietitian and the founder of The Integrative Center for IBS and SIBO

From Evidence to Action: A Practical Framework for Building a Resilient Microbiome

Asa Waldstein

Founder & Principal, Apex Compliance®

From "Gut Health" to Litigation: Marketing Microbiome Supplements Without Stepping Over the Line

Dr. Jack A Gilbert

Professor & Associate Vice Chancellor at UC San Diego and Pilot

KEYNOTE: Probiotics and Precision Health

Ingmar van Hengel, PhD

Director of Business Development, Cryptobiotix

Impact of different protein sources on the gut microbiome: investigation of microbiome-mediated effects on gut health in an ex vivo study

Ric Scalzo

Founder and CEO at Kokora

Regenerative Agriculture, Regenerative Life

Dr L. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente DSc, PhD, MSc

Medical Specialist (AD), Academic, Research Director, Scientific/General Public Writer in Europe, USA, Canada, South America and Asia

The Connections between Ayurveda and the Microbiome

DAY TWO SCHEDULE:

DAY THREE SCHEDULE:

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