Can't Miss Events

From growing your retail distribution to securing aligned funding, join us before the tradeshow floor opens at Expo West for six hours of interactive programming. Designed specifically for emerging brands, Business School will help you develop new relationships with peers and industry experts through education sessions, personalized workshops, and a networking lunch.

*To secure your spot, select Natural Products Business School as an add-on during registration!

Join the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) for their annual Herb Walk, a guided tour of the beautiful 26-acre botanical gardens at the nearby Fullerton Arboretum. Located on the California State University, Fullerton campus, the Arboretum’s permanent collection features more than 4,000 plant species from around the world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about culinary and medicinal herbs and their uses from a faculty of renowned herbalists. Bus transportation to and from the Anaheim Hilton and the Fullerton Arboretum will be provided.

NEW for 2025, we’re excited to introduce the Expo West Block Party! It’s the perfect way to kick off your Expo West experience—join us for live music, amazing food (of course!), and a chance to connect with new faces and friends!

Join us back at the ARTIC for Vitamin Angels 2025 Expo West Celebration. Free registration includes transportation to and from the venue, food and drinks, special keynote speakers and networking with some of the biggest brands and retailers in the industry. 

The Power Up experience is an Expo West kick-off event that creates space for emerging brand founders to connect with key industry leaders, professionals, and companies integral to the success of a CPG company. The networking experience will feature key industry partners offering best practices and how-to resources that support retail readiness and growing a brand in a relaxed and facilitated environment. Power Up your week and attend this event! Light appetizers and drink tickets included with your paid ticket.

Join us for the Natural Products Expo West Pitch Slam competition! This exciting event features pitches from 10 standout emerging brands, Q&A with expert judges, and a vibrant community celebration! Come for the pitch; stay for the networking. Together we’ll share a toast to purpose-driven innovation!

Join us on the Grand Plaza each morning for an early morning yoga session to start the day centered and rejuvenated.

Don’t miss this information-packed keynote session highlighting product trends and industry insights. Inform your business strategy, discover what’s next in product innovation, and join the conversations driving positive change within the organic and natural products industry.

Across the nutraceuticals and supplements industry, women and men are collaborating to drive innovation. Join Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) for a networking reception focused on how together we can achieve economic and societal equity to transform the global nutraceuticals industry. Supporting gender parity from the boardroom to the research lab benefits businesses, empowers women to unlock their potential, and ultimately benefits consumer health. Let’s #WINtogether!

Hosted by The Organic Center and Organic Voices, this event promises an unforgettable evening filled with celebration, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities, all while supporting a greener and healthier future for our planet. Think of this as the “Organic Oscars” and join guests celebrating the success of organic brands, companies, and leaders. Network with other organic stakeholders and then enjoy dinner while taking in a one of a kind awards show while learning about the research and work being done to advance organic and have a meaningful impact in the areas of consumer education, crop production, soil health, food safety, climate, sustainability and more.

Interested in sponsoring the event? Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Join us on Thursday morning to connect with your peers and clients at this free brunch open to all attendees and exhibitor.

Get ready to discover all the ways AI will revolutionize the natural products industry - and your business! Join HIVE Interactive's CEO, Mitch Mitchem and CCO, David Hanscom, as they share how AI tools can enhance our work, and most importantly, allow us to spend more time being creative, doing what we love in our community. 

*If you leave this keynote fired up with questions about generative AI platforms, prompts, the future of labor, or the Terminator, join Mitch and David for an interactive workshop on Friday morning, March 7 at 10am!

Wind down after a day of walking Expo West with live music on the Grand Plaza! Each year, we have a variety of musical guests that play a concert at the end of the day. 

The natural and organic beauty and personal care industry is one of the most exciting areas of CPG, brimming with opportunity and innovation as consumers increasingly gravitate toward cleaner skin care, makeup, oral care and more. Shoppers across demographics are redefining conscious beauty, driving demand for products that prioritize sustainability, transparency and efficacy. In this session, we’ll provide everything you need to know as a business navigating this high-potential marketplace. 

Join us for a keynote and networking event designed to bring together women and allies in the natural products industry to empower, connect, and inspire one another. In partnership with One Step Closer, we'll create a collaborative space where women can strengthen their leadership voices, share resources, and drive systemic change within the CPG and retail ecosystems.