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NBJ Summit 2023

NBJ Summit 2023
Terranea Resort
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
JULY 25-27, 2023

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Monday, June 12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
NBJ Summit: First-Timers Orientation
  • Monday, June 12:  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Room:  Virtual
www.login.swapcard.com  Session Details: Learn from our NBJ Summit Co-Chairs and sponsorship team about all things NBJ Summit. We’ll discuss our NBJ Summit overall theme and subthemes, content programming, sponsored events, and networking opportunities. Additionally, we will have guest speakers join us to provide their attendee experiences from previous years, and we...
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Co-Chair(s)
Bill Giebler
Content & Insights Director
Nutrition Business Journal
Speaker
Brian Terry
Director of Retail Sales, US Division
Nordic Naturals
Co-Chair(s)
Claire Morton
Senior Manager of Data & Insights, Nutrition Business Journal
New Hope Network
Speaker
Petra Erlandson
Director of Sales and Marketing
Alkemist Labs
Co-Chair(s)
Rick Polito
Editor-in-Chief, Nutrition Business Journal
New Hope Network
Co-Chair(s)
Thomas Aarts
Founder & Principal, NCN & Nutrition Business Journal
Managing Director, Nutrition Business Advisors
Speaker
Wendy Yanez Ramirez
Sponsorship Specialist
New Hope Network
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Thursday, June 15
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Exploring the Power of Inclusion in the Nutraceutical Industry
  • Thursday, June 15:  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Room:  Virtual
Session Details: There is a great deal of discussion around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and the business benefits it delivers—from increased employee engagement to above-average profitability. And new research underscores the opportunity within the nutraceutical industry to increase representation in the C-suite and beyond. However, creating a truly inclusive...
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Graphic Recording
Annie Herzig
Independent Illustrator
Annie Herzig Illustration
Panelist
Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe
President & CEO
KidStar Nutrients
Panelist
Doug Reader
Chief Executive Officer
Arizona Nutritional Supplements
Moderator
Heather Granato
WIN President
Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN)
Panelist
Sandra Lee
Co-Chair(s)
Thomas Aarts
Founder & Principal, NCN & Nutrition Business Journal
Managing Director, Nutrition Business Advisors
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Thursday, July 13
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Bringing Nutrition into the ESG Framework
  • Thursday, July 13:  10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Room:  Virtual
Session Details: Call to Action: Similar to environment, we want every company, specifically those outside our industry, to have a health/nutrition mandate. From clothing to tech to the auto industry – every company has a social and environmental impact and we’ve seen what strides can be made when they’ve come together...
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Graphic Recording
Annie Herzig
Independent Illustrator
Annie Herzig Illustration
Co-Chair(s)
Carlotta Mast
SVP & Market Leader
New Hope Network
Discussion Leader
Chris Hortinela
Associate Director of Sustainability
Vitamin Angels
Speaker
Howard Schiffer
Founder & President
Vitamin Angels
Discussion Leader
Urvashi Bhatnagar
Healthcare Executive, Investor, and Author of
"Sustainability Scorecard"
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Tuesday, July 25
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Specialty Coffee Station
  • Tuesday, July 25:  7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Prefunction
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Tuesday, July 25
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking and Leather Branding
  • Tuesday, July 25:  7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Room:  The Links at Terranea
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Tuesday, July 25
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
One-on-One Business Networking Meetings
  • Tuesday, July 25:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 6 & 7
Let's network! This is the dedicated time for your pre-booked 30-minute one-on-one networking meetings. If you haven’t booked meetings yet, click on the “Attendees” tab now to connect, chat and book meetings with both in-person and virtual attendees. In-person meetings will take place in Palos Verdes 6 & 7, while...
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Tuesday, July 25
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Golf
  • Tuesday, July 25:  8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Room:  The Links at Terranea
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Tuesday, July 25
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fresh Connections Lunch
  • Tuesday, July 25:  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Terrace
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Tuesday, July 25
12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Live Illustration by Annie Herzig
  • Tuesday, July 25:  12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Graphic Recording
Annie Herzig
Independent Illustrator
Annie Herzig Illustration
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Tuesday, July 25
12:45 PM - 1:35 PM
Opening Remarks
  • Tuesday, July 25:  12:45 PM - 1:35 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Co-Chair(s)
Carlotta Mast
SVP & Market Leader
New Hope Network
Co-Chair(s)
Thomas Aarts
Founder & Principal, NCN & Nutrition Business Journal
Managing Director, Nutrition Business Advisors
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Tuesday, July 25
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Nutrition at 1.5 Degrees: Designing a Corporate Strategy for the Future of Wellness
  • Tuesday, July 25:  1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
The next wave of successful nutrition and supplements firms will either create products for or invest in the future of wellness by mitigating the human health impacts of climate change. By embedding sustainability into their corporate strategy and relentlessly pursuing development activities that broaden the playing field in an industry...
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Keynote
Urvashi Bhatnagar
Healthcare Executive, Investor, and Author of
"Sustainability Scorecard"
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Tuesday, July 25
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM
ESGN Fireside Chat
  • Tuesday, July 25:  2:05 PM - 2:25 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Co-Chair(s)
Carlotta Mast
SVP & Market Leader
New Hope Network
Speaker
Howard Schiffer
Founder & President
Vitamin Angels
Keynote
Urvashi Bhatnagar
Healthcare Executive, Investor, and Author of
"Sustainability Scorecard"
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Tuesday, July 25
2:25 PM - 2:55 PM
Refreshment Break and Book Signing
  • Tuesday, July 25:  2:25 PM - 2:55 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Prefunction
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Tuesday, July 25
2:55 PM - 3:40 PM
State of the Industry: NBJ Data & Trends Overview
  • Tuesday, July 25:  2:55 PM - 3:40 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
The $61 billion supplement market swung from record-high growth to record-low growth between 2020 and 2022, significantly impacted by the pandemic, economy, inflation and more. Through NBJ's sought-after market sizing and consumer data, learn how these forces shaped underlying industry trends. More importantly, gain insight into the categories, conditions and...
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Co-Chair(s)
Claire Morton
Senior Manager of Data & Insights, Nutrition Business Journal
New Hope Network
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Tuesday, July 25
3:40 PM - 4:15 PM
State of the Industry: Leadership Reflections
  • Tuesday, July 25:  3:40 PM - 4:15 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
The nutrition and supplements industry is experiencing a paradigm shift driven by AI-driven insights, evolving consumer preferences, and the need to navigate economic uncertainties. Consumers are demanding transparency, authenticity, and personalized solutions. The industry has embraced agile leadership practices, allowing companies to quickly adapt to changing market dynamics and consumer...
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Panelist
Claire Morton
Senior Manager of Data & Insights, Nutrition Business Journal
New Hope Network
Panelist
Jen Coccaro
Vice President of Merchandising - Health, Wellness and Beauty
Whole Foods Market
Panelist
Nina Barton
CEO
Vytalogy Wellness
Co-Chair(s)
Thomas Aarts
Founder & Principal, NCN & Nutrition Business Journal
Managing Director, Nutrition Business Advisors
Panelist
Tracey Warner Halama
CEO
Emeritis, Vital Proteins
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Tuesday, July 25
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM
Innovation Spotlight: Phage Therapy
  • Tuesday, July 25:  4:15 PM - 4:35 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Stepping outside the normal course of healthcare is what the supplements industry is all about. The hot new area in the microbiome and probiotic space is phage technology. Pioneering brands have already started developing products to target unwanted intestinal bacteria and maximize probiotic benefits. UC-San Diego global health expert Steffanie...
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Speaker
Steffanie Strathdee, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Global Health Sciences and Harold Simon Distinguished Professor
UCSD Department of Medicine
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Tuesday, July 25
4:35 PM - 5:10 PM
Microbiome Research and Strengthening Nutritive Supports
  • Tuesday, July 25:  4:35 PM - 5:10 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
From the cutting edge of microbiome research, Dr. Rob Knight, a distinguished professor from the University of California San Diego will explain the latest findings from the gut science and research he is leading. Dr. Knight will offer some of the most up-to-date developments and the next breakthrough discoveries around...
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Speaker
Rob Knight, Ph.D.
Founding Director
Center for Microbiome Innovation
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Tuesday, July 25
5:10 PM - 5:15 PM
Closing Remarks and Housekeeping Announcements
  • Tuesday, July 25:  5:10 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Co-Chair(s)
Claire Morton
Senior Manager of Data & Insights, Nutrition Business Journal
New Hope Network
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Tuesday, July 25
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NBJ Welcome Reception
  • Tuesday, July 25:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Room:  Point Lawn & Terrace
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Tuesday, July 25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
NBJ Welcome Dinner & Golf Awards
  • Tuesday, July 25:  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Room:  Catalina Lawn & Terrace
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Tuesday, July 25
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
PQAA
  • Tuesday, July 25:  9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Room:  Catalina Room & Terrace
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Wednesday, July 26
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Specialty Coffee Station
  • Wednesday, July 26:  7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Prefunction
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Wednesday, July 26
7:10 AM - 8:10 AM
Breakfast
  • Wednesday, July 26:  7:10 AM - 8:10 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Terrace
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Wednesday, July 26
8:10 AM - 12:45 PM
Live Illustration by Annie Herzig
  • Wednesday, July 26:  8:10 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Graphic Recording
Annie Herzig
Independent Illustrator
Annie Herzig Illustration
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Wednesday, July 26
8:10 AM - 8:20 AM
Opening Remarks
  • Wednesday, July 26:  8:10 AM - 8:20 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Co-Chair(s)
Rick Polito
Editor-in-Chief, Nutrition Business Journal
New Hope Network
Tracks: 
Wednesday, July 26
8:20 AM - 9:20 AM
Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence
  • Wednesday, July 26:  8:20 AM - 9:20 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
We typically associate success with speed and smarts. But in today’s hypercompetitive world, even those gifts aren’t enough. Collaboration expert Erica Dhawan argues that the game changer is a thoroughly modern skill called Connectional Intelligence (CxQ). As radical a concept as Emotional Intelligence was in the 90s, Connectional Intelligence is...
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Keynote
Erica Dhawan
Award Winning Keynote Speaker and Author on Collaboration
Cotential
Tracks: 
Wednesday, July 26
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
One-on-One Business Networking Meetings
  • Wednesday, July 26:  9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 6 & 7
Let's network! This is the dedicated time for your pre-booked 30-minute one-on-one networking meetings. If you haven’t booked meetings yet, click on the “Attendees” tab now to connect, chat and book meetings with both in-person and virtual attendees. In-person meetings will take place in Palos Verdes 6 & 7, while...
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Wednesday, July 26
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
State of the Industry: M&A and Financial Markets Overview
  • Wednesday, July 26:  9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Although the long-term picture is very bright, the VMS industry recorded lower investment and M&A activity in 2022 and the first half of 2023, resulting from high inflation, rising interest rates, jittery financial markets and geopolitical turbulence. Well-known nutrition industry investment banker and investor William Hood breaks down the historic...
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Speaker
William Hood
Managing Director & Founding Partner
William Hood & Company
Tracks: 
Wednesday, July 26
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Refreshment Break and Book Signing
  • Wednesday, July 26:  9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Prefunction
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Wednesday, July 26
10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
State of the Industry: Investments & Fundraising
  • Wednesday, July 26:  10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
How do early and mid-stage companies get funded? Who is funding them and what are they looking for in growing businesses? What is the current environment for fundraising and how have they adapted? Led by William Hood, this panel of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs will draw upon decades of experience...
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Panelist
Amin Maredia
Co-Founder
Meaningful Partners
Panelist
Dean Kelly
CEO
Gainful
Panelist
Jordan Gaspar
Founder & Managing Partner
AF Ventures
Moderator
William Hood
Managing Director & Founding Partner
William Hood & Company
Tracks: 
Wednesday, July 26
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
Leadership Reflections: Functional Mushrooms and Mood Support
  • Wednesday, July 26:  10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Mushrooms are a diverse ingredient class with great potential for the health of consumers and the supplement industry as a growth engine. Mushrooms have emerged as the multifunctional ingredient movement of the moment, with promise for immunity, cognitive health, mood benefits, and more. In this leadership session, panelists will also...
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Panelist
Cory Rosenberg
Founder, President & CEO
First Person
Panelist
Najla Guthrie
CEO
KGK Science
Panelist
Sandra Carter, M.A., MPH, Ph.D.
Founder
Om Mushroom Superfood
Co-Chair(s)
Thomas Aarts
Founder & Principal, NCN & Nutrition Business Journal
Managing Director, Nutrition Business Advisors
Tracks: 
Wednesday, July 26
11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
Closing Remarks and Announcements
  • Wednesday, July 26:  11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Co-Chair(s)
Rick Polito
Editor-in-Chief, Nutrition Business Journal
New Hope Network
Tracks: 
Wednesday, July 26
11:35 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
  • Wednesday, July 26:  11:35 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Terrace
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Wednesday, July 26
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch & Learn: Science and Industry Responsibility in Microdosing and Psychedelics
  • Wednesday, July 26:  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Ballroom 1-5
Decades after promising psychiatric research on the benefits of psychedelics for was quashed in the proto-culture wars of the 1960s, mushroom, LSD and other drugs have emerged from the recreational world to claim benefits for mental health. From shaman-led ayahuasca retreats to Silicon Valley insiders microdosing on LSD and mushrooms,...
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Panelist
Joseph Claussen
Co-Founder & Director of Ingredients
First Person
Panelist
Loree Sutton, M.D.
Retired Brigadier General and Psychiatrist
and Strategic Advisor at Network Contagion Research Institute
Panelist
Najla Guthrie
CEO
KGK Science
Panelist
Nick Bitz, N.D.
SVP Product Development
Neurohacker Collective
Co-Chair(s)
Rick Polito
Editor-in-Chief, Nutrition Business Journal
New Hope Network
Tracks: 
Wednesday, July 26
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Activities
  • Wednesday, July 26:  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Room:  Terranea Pool Party|Loc:Cielo Point Pool Porsche Driving Exp|Loc: Porsche Driving Center LA
Terranea Pool Party Sponsored by: Pharmavite Porsche Driving Experience Sponsored by: GELITA...
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Wednesday, July 26
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
NBJ Awards Reception
  • Wednesday, July 26:  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Room:  Point Lawn & Terrace
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Wednesday, July 26
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
NBJ Awards Dinner
  • Wednesday, July 26:  7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Room:  Catalina Lawn & Terrace
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Thursday, July 27
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Specialty Coffee Station
  • Thursday, July 27:  7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Prefunction
Tracks: 
Thursday, July 27
7:25 AM - 8:25 AM
Breakfast
  • Thursday, July 27:  7:25 AM - 8:25 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Terrace
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Thursday, July 27
8:25 AM - 8:40 AM
Opening Remarks & Awards Videos
  • Thursday, July 27:  8:25 AM - 8:40 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Co-Chair(s)
Bill Giebler
Content & Insights Director
Nutrition Business Journal
Tracks: 
Thursday, July 27
8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Live Illustration by Annie Herzig
  • Thursday, July 27:  8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Graphic Recording
Annie Herzig
Independent Illustrator
Annie Herzig Illustration
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Thursday, July 27
8:40 AM - 9:30 AM
State of the Industry: Regulatory Update
  • Thursday, July 27:  8:40 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
The Food and Drug Administration interprets statutes in ways that can profoundly influence businesses. How can you develop action plans in response to growing concerns like “drug preclusion” that attempts to remove multiple popular ingredients from the market? A comprehensive panel discussion convenes with the FDA’s deputy director for regulatory...
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Panelist
Christine Burdick-Bell, J.D.
EVP & General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Pharmavite, LLC
Panelist
Douglas Stearn, J.D.
Deputy Center Director for Regulatory Affairs
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Moderator
Josh Long
Associate Editorial Director
Natural Products Insider
Panelist
Kevin Bell
Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice
Arnall Golden Gregory
Panelist
Linda Nielander
Executive Vice President
Quicksilver Scientific
Tracks: 
Thursday, July 27
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
One-on-One Business Networking Meetings
  • Thursday, July 27:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 6 & 7
Let's network! This is the dedicated time for your pre-booked 30-minute one-on-one networking meetings. If you haven’t booked meetings yet, click on the “Attendees” tab now to connect, chat and book meetings with both in-person and virtual attendees. In-person meetings will take place in Palos Verdes 6 & 7, while...
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Thursday, July 27
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Innovation Spotlight
  • Thursday, July 27:  9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
With a keen focus on harnessing disruptive forces, this session will shed light on the symbiotic relationship between artificial intelligence, biology and the future of biotech as a whole. Dr Nora Khaldi will delve into the boundless possibilities that AI presents in revolutionizing the way we tackle ingredient discovery. By...
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Speaker
Nora Khaldi, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Nuritas
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Thursday, July 27
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Entangled Ecosystems: Exploring the Blooming Interest in Fungi
  • Thursday, July 27:  9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Why are mushrooms among the fastest growing categories in dietary supplements? And why is fungi—indeed a kingdom of its own, as vast as the animal and plant kingdoms—garnering unprecedented attention across multiple societal spheres? Few have a closer eye on the matter than biologist Merlin Sheldrake, author of New York...
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Keynote
Merlin Sheldrake, Ph.D.
Author
Entangled Life
Tracks: 
Thursday, July 27
10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
Entangled Ecosystems: Fireside Chat
  • Thursday, July 27:  10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Co-Chair(s)
Bill Giebler
Content & Insights Director
Nutrition Business Journal
Keynote
Merlin Sheldrake, Ph.D.
Author
Entangled Life
Tracks: 
Thursday, July 27
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Refreshment Break and Book Signing
  • Thursday, July 27:  10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Prefunction
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Thursday, July 27
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Uncharted Waters: The Importance of Agility in an Age of Uncertainty
  • Thursday, July 27:  11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
There is no single path to success, and for these nutrition executives, being determined yet flexible, dogged but still curious, is key to navigating the many variables of today’s constantly evolving nutrition industry. Get up close and personal with Kat Schneider and Pelin Thorogood, as they share learnings from careers...
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Moderator
Jessica Rubino
Vice President of Content
New Hope Network
Panelist
Katerina Schneider
Founder & CEO
Ritual
Panelist
Pelin Thorogood
Executive Chair & Cofounder, NBJ
Radicle Science
Tracks: 
Thursday, July 27
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Closing Remarks, Survey and Highlight Video
  • Thursday, July 27:  12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes 1-5
Co-Chair(s)
Carlotta Mast
SVP & Market Leader
New Hope Network
Co-Chair(s)
Thomas Aarts
Founder & Principal, NCN & Nutrition Business Journal
Managing Director, Nutrition Business Advisors
Tracks: 
Thursday, July 27
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Closing Lunch
  • Thursday, July 27:  12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Room:  Palos Verdes Terrace
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Thursday, July 27
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing Celebration
  • Thursday, July 27:  1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Room:  Catalina Lawn & Terrace
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