Education
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Explore new ideas, industry trends and practical solutions to improve your business and broaden your knowledge base. Featured industry experts in the education program will prepare you and your business to capitalize on the latest trends.

Get the latest education schedule from the Expo Online Planner. .

• Keynote Speaker
• Featured Speakers
• Global Business Program
• Exhibitor Presented Seminars
• New Hope Seminars
• Tours

Keynote Presentation: Michael Pollan, Award-winning Writer and Author
Saturday, March 15 – 9:00 –10:00 am

Join us for a keynote presentation from Michael Pollan, award-winning writer and author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. His presentation will discuss his groundbreaking book and how he follows each of the food chains that sustain us from the source to a final meal and the American way of eating. Join us and find out why dinner will never again look, or taste, quite the same. Learn more...

Featured Speaker: Phil Lempert, Trend Watch: the Future of Naturals
Friday, March 14 – 1:00 – 2:15 pm

For more than 20 years, Philip Lempert, an expert analyst on consumer behavior, the Baby Boom Generation, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape, has identified and explained impending trends to consumers and some of the most prestigious companies worldwide. Learn more...

Global Business Program: Training and Tools for Finding Success in North America

This intensive program includes a series of workshops, expert reviews, show floor tours and daily briefings to help internationally-based companies and visitors to Natural Products Expo West successfully navigate the healthy products market. Additional fee required. Learn more...

Exhibitor-Presented Seminars from Leading Manufacturers

Thursday, March 13 – Sunday, March 16
Join us as exhibiting companies share exciting new products and innovative ideas for you to take back to your business. Click here for a complete list of Exhibitor Presented Seminars.

Tours

Retail Store Tour
Thursday, March 13, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
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. A boxed lunch is included. Cost: $60. Learn more...

Organic Farm Tour
Saturday, March 15, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Join The Natural Foods Merchandiser columnist Mark Mulcahy on a tour of a local organic farm. Talk about spring preparation on the farm, certification, merchandising ideas and why your customers should care about organics. A boxed lunch will be served. Cost: $60. Learn more...

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