Exciting News for Women In Nutraceuticals at SupplySide West!
We’re thrilled to announce that many members of Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) will be taking the stage at this year’s SupplySide West, sharing their expertise on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in our industry.
From driving research to shaping product development, these incredible women are making waves and pushing boundaries in the nutraceuticals world.
Here are just some of the sessions featuring the superstar cast of WIN members (noted in each listing). Find the complete schedule HERE:
Monday, October 28,
Education session – Healthy aging: The biology, chemistry and technology of adding quantity and quality years, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Ballroom E with panelists include: Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie Global director for external research ChromaDex
Education session – Ingredient claims and legal flames: An interactive workshop to dodge regulatory heat, South Pacific Ballroom F, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Stephanie-Anne Girard, Ph.D., Director, Scientific Affairs, SGS Nutrasource
Education session – Active nutrition category updates: The regulatory, market and scientific landscape of products and ingredients, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Islander Ballroom H with panelists including WIN members Dr. Susan Kleiner Owner and founder, High Performance Nutrition LLC and Linda Alvarez, Co-founder and CEO Levelle Inc. // Levelle Nutrition
Tuesday, October 29,
Education session – Women's Health: Ladies be (getting stronger, talking about menopause and spending money on health) 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, South Pacific Ballroom F, with panelists including WIN members Cassie Smith (moderator) Senior editorial content director, Informa Markets, Informa, Karin Hermoni, Owner, independent consultant, Imagine Health, Devon Gholam, VP of science and innovation, Step Change Innovation, Amanda Rao, Founder and director RDC Global, Stephanie-Anne Girard, Ph.D., Director, Scientific Affairs, SGS Nutrasource
Education session – Supplements 101: An exploration of dietary supplement foundations, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM slander Ballroom H with panelists including WIN members Lauren Clardy President and founder, NutriMarket Business, Lisa Thomas Chief commercialization officer, Nuherbs Co., Sonja Thompson Community content manager, Informa Markets, Informa
Knowledge and networking session – Pulse check: Uncovering supplement consumer insights and trends, 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM, Islander Ballroom E, panelists including WIN members Bill Giebler, Content and insights dIrector, Nutrition Business Journal, Len Monheit, CEO, Industry Transparency Center, Sarah Burden VP of sales, Radicle Science, Lynda Doyle WIN Board Member, President and CEO Avant Nutrition LLC
Knowledge and networking session – Formulating with functional ingredients: How to make health taste good, 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM, South Pacific Ballroom F, Kenn Israel WIN Committee Member, Co-founding partner and co-chair, nutrition and beauty BeyondBrands
Knowledge and networking session – After 30 years of DSHEA, the question is: What now? 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM, Islander Ballroom H, panelists including WIN members Steve Mister, President and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Karen Howard WIN Board Member, CEO/executive director, Organic & Natural Health Association, Jon Benninger, VP health and nutrition
Knowledge and networking session – Functional mushrooms: Sources, standards, species and science 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM, Islander Ballroom C with panelists including WIN members Julie Daoust, Chief science officer, M2 Ingredients, Bill Chioffi, Chief Strategy Officer Nammex, Holly Johnson, Chief science officer American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
Wednesday, October 30
Learning power-hour session – Unleashing the untapped potential of pet supplements, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Pacific Ballroom F with panelists including WIN members Amanda White (moderator), Conference content manager SupplySide
Learning power-hour session – Unwrapping sustainability: Mastering eco-friendly packaging, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Islander Ballroom C with panelists including WIN members Maria Cebrian Founder and CEO Terraseed
Learning power-hour session – Food and beverage trends: Demystifying the science, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Islander Ballroom E with panelists including WIN members Maryann Walsh, President Walsh Nutrition Consulting
First look: An exclusive preview of SupplySide West & Food ingredients North America 2024, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with panelists and WIN members including Sandy Almendarez (moderator) VP of content Informa, Jon Benninger, VP health and nutrition Informa Markets
Supply chain sustainability stories: Sustainability in practice, 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM, SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with panelists and WIN members including Karen Raterman (moderator), Associate director, content marketing, Informa Markets, Isabella Davis, Supplier Growth Manager SPINS
Addressing health inequity: Opportunity for innovation, 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with panelists and WIN members Sandy Almendarez (moderator) VP of content, Informa, Heather Granato, WIN President and President, Nutrachievement, Dr. Chioma Ikonte ,President and CEO El Roi Nutrition, LLC
The real news about fake science: How a flood of fraudulent research is threatening ingredient innovation in the AI age, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM, SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with panelists and WIN members including Rick Polito Editor in Chief Nutrition Business Journal, Risa Schulman, President Tap ~ Root
Guided tour – Women’s Wellness Walk: A guided expo tour through women’s health innovations Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with participants and WIN members including Amy Summers Founder and president, Pitch Publicity & INICIVOX
Right on co-manufacturing: Finding your perfect partner, 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM · Fi North America Theater - Booth #1250 with moderator and WIN members including Amanda White, Conference content manager, SupplySide
Bioengineered ingredients: The science supports full disclosure, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM Fi North America Theater - Booth #1250 with panelists and WIN members including Karen Howard, WIN Board Member and CEO/executive director Organic & Natural Health Association, and Amanda White (moderator) Conference content manager, SupplySide
Idol 2024: Supplements 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with panelists and WIN members including David Foreman, President Herbal Pharmacist, Douglas Lynch, CEO MarketWell Nutrition
FoodSide chat: Formulating nostalgic flavors and food offerings for a healthier, sustainable future, 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM Fi North America Theater – with Devon Gholam, Step Change Innovations, Clara Paye, UNITE Food and Audarshia Townsend.
Thursday, October 31
Fi North America Theater - Booth #1250 with panelists and WIN members including Devon Gholam, WIN Science Committee Member, VP of science and innovation, Step Change Innovations
Learning power-hour session – Good clinical trial design: Inclusivity as axiom 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Islander Ballroom E, with panelists and WIN members including Susan Hewlings, VP of research affairs, Radicle Science, Douglas Kalman, Clinical associate professor, Nova Southeastern University, David Foreman, President, Herbal Pharmacist
Learning power-hour session – Supplement delivery systems: Where technology and demographics have a party, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, South Pacific Ballroom F with panelist and WIN members including Karin Hermoni, Science Committee Member and Owner, independent consultant, Imagine Health, Lauren Clardy, President and founder, NutriMarket Business, and Bill Giebler, Content and insights dIrector, Nutrition Business Journal
Navigating the sustainability minefield: Challenges and solutions for natural products, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Islander Ballroom C with WIN member Amanda White (moderator) Conference content manager, SupplySide
Formulating for kids: What supplement brands need to know, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with panelists and WIN Member including Sandy Almendarez (moderator) VP of content Informa, Maryann Walsh President Walsh Nutrition Consulting
Guided tour – Women’s Wellness Walk: A guided expo tour through women’s health innovations, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Desk, Bayside Foyer with WIN Member Amy Summers, Founder and president, Pitch Publicity & INICIVOX
Adulteration in the food, supplement, cosmetic and OTC drug supply chain: Issues, concerns and an ROI-based solution 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM, SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with WIIN Member Jon Benninger VP health and nutrition.
Fi North America Theater – The precision fermentation master class, 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM with WIN Member and Moderator Sandy Almendarez VP of content
Failing forward: Lessons learned in the lab, 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM, SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with WIN Member and Moderator Cassie Smith, Senior editorial content director, Informa Markets, Informa
Thin people, fat opportunity: How Ozempic could shape the supplement industry, 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM, SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with panelists and WIN Member including Susan Hewlings WIN Science Committee Member and VP of Research Affairs Radicle Science.
Probiotic comedy show: Laughter is the best supplement, 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM ·
SupplySide Stage - Booth #5764 with panelists including and WIN Members Sandy Almendarez (moderator), VP of content Informa, Ivan Wasserman Managing partner Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLP, Heather Granato WIN President and President Nutrachievement.
Fi North America Theater – Oils: A comparative course, 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM Fi North America Theater - Booth #1250 with WIN Member Cassie Smith (moderator), Senior editorial content director, Informa Markets Informa
Other Events of Interest Include:
LGBTQ+ Allies Networking Reception
o Wednesday, October 30, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, South Pacific Ballroom F, Network with and support our friends at Naturally Proud to end your day on a happy note!
Wellness Yoga
o Wednesday, October 30, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and Thursday, October 31, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, Level 2, Mandalay Bay Foyer
o Start your day mindfully with the nutraceutical community
Zen Den
o Tuesday, October 29, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Thursday, October 31, 2024 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tradewinds E. Visit this space if you need a quiet minute to gather your thoughts and calm your body amidst the hustle and bustle of SSW.
