Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 7:30am
Schedule:
Early Morning Yoga
7:30 - 9:00am
Join us on the Grand Plaza each morning for an early morning yoga session to start the day centered and rejuvenated.
Community Brunch
8:30 - 11:00am | Marriott East Lot Tent
Join us on Thursday morning to connect with your peers and clients at this free brunch open to all attendees and exhibitor.
Keynote: HIVE Interactive's AI Unleashed
9:00 - 10:00 am | Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center
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.
Evenings on the Plaza
6:00 - 8:00pm | Grand Plaza
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 - Margo Price
The State of Conscious Beauty: Trends, Insights & Opportunities Shaping the Future
1:00 - 2:00pm | Marriott, Grand Ballroom F
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.
J.E.D.I (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Community Happy Hour
4:00 - 6:00pm | Arena Plaza
Join New Hope Network, alongside partners (included), Naturally Network, J.E.D.I. Collaborative and Project Potluck for a Thursday afternoon happy hour taking place on the Arena Plaza. Together we’ll break down barriers and create a more inclusive, equitable and diverse natural products industry.
NEXTY Awards Ceremony & Celebration
6:00 - 8:00pm | Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center
Celebrate CPG’s next-gen innovators! Join us for a prom-inspired celebration of the future of CPG with our 2025 NEXTY Award winners and finalists! Buyers, ask your favorite brand to dance or offer up a fanciful corsage or boutonniere, as you sip, taste and network with companies leading the way in integrity, innovation, and inspiration (throwback dresses and suits encouraged!)
LGBTQ + Allies Networking Reception
6:00 - 7:30pm | Hilton, California A
Natural Products Expo West strives to promote diversity and inclusion within the industry for our LGBTQ+ peers and colleagues. Join community members and allies for an evening of drinks, networking, and fun! The Naturally Proud Network 501(c)(3) will be highlighting a local non-profit which has been advocating, supporting, and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.
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