The 11th Annual Conference of the Organic & Natural Health Association is set to take place from January 20-22, 2026, at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale. The exclusive event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers to discuss the theme of “The United States of Health: Building Bridges to Opportunity.”
Organic & Natural Health CEO and executive director, Karen Howard, emphasizes the importance of creating a space for innovative thinking and collective action in an era of uncertainty and division. The conference aims to foster meaningful dialogue and networking opportunities among a select group of participants, focusing on the intersection of natural health, policy, science, retail, geopolitics, and emerging technologies.
The conference will kick off with a cultural celebration led by renowned dancer and fitness entrepreneur Kukuwa Kyereboah, followed by a keynote address by Taryn Abrahams, founder of Empower Behavioral Services. The agenda for the following days includes sessions on retail challenges, scientific insights on nutrient density by Stephen Van Vliet, and discussions on policy changes and industry readiness for potential reforms.
Additional topics to be covered include grassroots advocacy, dietary supplement regulation, the role of artificial intelligence in health, and the impact of geopolitics on global supply chains. The conference will also feature panels on tariffs and business implications, as well as insights on industry trends and evolving consumer expectations.
Erika Craft, a market research analyst at Informa, will present the financial “State of the Industry,” setting the stage for discussions on industry innovation and consumer health. The event will conclude with an interactive workshop led by industry experts, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on industry success and consumer well-being.
Overall, the conference aims to promote collaboration, partnership, and clarity within the natural health industry, paving the way for a resilient and consumer-focused future.
