Experience a trade show…where educating your staff is as effortless as it is enlightening and networking events are as engaging as they are entertaining.
Learn new ideas, industry trends and practical solutions to improve your business and broaden your knowledge base.
Speakers include industry experts and leading thought leaders that are sure to inspire and guide you to success withing the natural products industry.
Exhibitor-Presented Seminars from Leading Manufacturers
Thursday, March 8 – Sunday, March 11
Join us as exhibiting companies share exciting new products and innovative ideas for you to take back to your business.
Tours
Retail Store Tour
Thursday, March 8, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Location: Meet at Hilton bus loading area
Hop on the bus for a guided tour of some of Southern California's best natural products and specialty stores. Industry experts and Delicious Living magazine provide tips on running a successful retail business. Breakfast is included. Cost: $60, which can be added to your registration when you register online or by calling 866.458.4935.
The AHPA Herb Walk – Fullerton Arboretum
Thursday, March 8, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Meet at Hilton bus loading area
It's back! The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Herb Walk will visit the nearby Fullerton Arboretum for a guided tour of this beautiful 26-acre botanical garden on the campus of California State University. Hop on the bus and join a faculty of renowned herbalists to learn about culinary and medicinal herbs and their traditional uses from the aboretum's permanent collection of more than 4,000 plant species from around the world. With ponds, streams and wildlife, this event is sure to be a highlight of your Expo visit. Cost: $60, which can be added to your registration when you register online or by calling 866.458.4935.
The Expo West Business Program (EWBP) is for anyone new to the natural products industry.
- New manufacturers
- International companies entering the US market
- Conventional producers interested in launching a natural brand or product
- Anyone interested in learning more about the Natural Products Industry in the US
The program will provide in-depth advice for businesses and individuals; from branding, marketing and labeling, to industry trends, distribution, financing and tips for success.
Learn more about the Expo West Business Program.
Keynote Presentation: Paul Greenberg
Author, Four Fish
Saturday, March 10, 9:00 - 10:15 am
Paul Greenberg is the author of The New York Times bestseller Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food (Penguin Press, 2010) and a regular contributor to The New York Times Magazine, Book Review, and Opinion Page.
Prior Education Proceedings
Session proceedings from past Natural Products Expos are archived for your learning pleasure. Share what you learned with your staff and preview the quality of sessions you'll find at future events. No badge number, no password required! Just click here.
Are you interested in speaking at Natural Products Expo West or do you have a great idea for an educational session? Submit a speaker/session proposal here. Submissions will be notified within 3-4 weeks if the proposal has been accepted.
Between the after show festivities and dinners, sometimes it's hard to decide what to do.
Whether it's dancing at the Live Music Party or enjoying a temperate California evening at the Welcome Reception, there's always a place to make new business connections. Event highlights include:
Natural Products Expo West Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 8, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
This kick-off event to Expo West will feature live entertainment, food and beverages giving you a great opportunity to connect with professionals and peers.
A Better Breakfast
Friday, March 9, 7:30 - 10:00 am
Start your day in a naturally delicious way!
The Live Music Party
Friday, March 9, 9:00 pm – Midnight
Aside from all the networking and order-writing, it's one of the most anticipated events at Expo West.
Beer Wine and Spirits Marketplace
Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Introducing a new marketplace at Expo West! Connect with sustainable and organic brewers, wineries, and distilleries and sample some of the most exciting products in the alcoholic beverage industry. Cost: $30 at the door - complimentary admission for all green badge attendees.
Exhibitor-Hosted Events
Looking for additional educational and networking opportunities outside show floor hours? Enhance your 2012 Natural Products Expo West experience by attending Exhibitor-Hosted Events. Up-to-date list of meetings, seminars and networking events brought to you exclusively by Expo West Exhibitors coming soon.
