• 10 to 10:15 a.m. EST
• Maggie Jaqua and Nathan Gray

Welcome and Kickoff

• 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. EST
• Alex Richardson

Nutrition for Life: Introducing the Link Between Food, Brain Development, Mental Performance and Behaviour

In our opening keynote, Alex Richardson, introduces the role of nutrition in brain development and function, and how diet impacts behaviour, learning, mood and cognitive performance. Richardson outlines the importance of good nutrition – and particularly fatty acids – for brain functioning, mood and behaviour throughout life, presenting evidence to demonstrate how dietary changes can improve learning ability and mood and may help children and adults with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and other related conditions.

• 11:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. EST
• Matthew Oster, Joana Maricato and Mark Miller

Nootropics Market: Nutrition for Memory & Cognition

Between 2015 and 2020, the market for memory and cognitive health-positioned supplements saw a compound annual growth rate of 7% globally, according to Euromonitor data. In this panel session we take a deep dive into the market, science, and applications of nootropic supplements and the implication for retailers. A series of short presentations from experts will outline key trends and new developments in the market, before our experts come together to discuss the opportunity in a panel session and open Q&A.

• 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. EST
• Fabian Broich, Nick Morgan and Joshua Schall

E-sports & Gaming: An Emerging Opportunity for Mental Performance and Agility

Often seen as a niche market, for those in the know it’s anything but. More than 2.7 billion people game worldwide – in a market estimated to be worth more than $200 billion USD by 2023. As the multi-million prizes for esports grow, a new generation of gamers looking for an edge will drive new supplement products and applications that are destined to fuel supplement growth for years. Currently underdeveloped, the gaming nutrition category is an open space for innovative brands looking to develop new markets.

• 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST
• Ted Dinan MD, PhD

Brain-Gut-Microbiota Axis and Mental Well-Being

Stress-related disorders exert a major economic impact in all European countries. The brain-gut-microbiota axis has been described as a new paradigm for advancing understanding and treatment of such diseases. There is now overwhelming evidence to support the fact that gut microbes have a major impact on central neurochemistry and behaviour, especially in stress-related disorders such as depression. Recent studies indicate that patients with depression have altered gut microbes. The reason for this dysbiosis is uncertain. Over recent decades, dietary patterns in Europe and elsewhere have undergone significant compositional changes, with increased intakes of red meat, high-fat foods, and refined sugars. Individuals who consume a Mediterranean diet have lower rates of depression, and a recent study suggests that a Mediterranean diet may have antidepressant properties. Assuming this to be the case, which components of the Mediterranean diet mediate the effects? High levels of polyphenols or polyunsaturated fatty acids are obvious candidates. It has been recommended that patients with depression or vulnerability to depression should be encouraged to enhance a plant-based diet with a high content of grains /fibres and fish.

• 1:30 to 2 p.m. EST

Interactive Roundtable Breakouts

Join experts for a moderated LIVE ONLY 30-minute interactive small-group discussion on key topics. Select your session below.