Can't Miss Events

Tuesday, March 4 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | Marriott

Connect with inspirational leaders at Climate Day and discover the information, innovations, and community your company needs. We’ll discuss key initiatives for the natural products industry and how to support your climate goals in 2025 (and beyond!) From keynotes to an interactive Community Resource Fair & Reception, you'll experience it all at Climate Day!

Tuesday, March 4 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Marriott, Grand Ballroom F | $150

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!

Tuesday, March 4 | 1:00 - 5:00pm | Fullerton Arboretum
SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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.

Tuesday, March 4 | 3:00 - 6:00pm

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!

Tuesday, March 4 | 5:00 - 7:30pm
SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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.

Tuesday, March 4 | 6:00 - 8:30pm | Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center

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!

Wednesday, March 5 - Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 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.

Wednesday, March 5 | 8:30 - 10:00am

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.

Wednesday, March 5 | 6:00 - 10:00pm
SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Registration will open mid-January 2025.

You’re invited to a remarkable ticketed event that aims to support and advance the organic movement. 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 and companies in communicating the impact of organic to consumers. 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. 

Thursday, March 6 | 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.

Thursday, March 6 | 9:00 - 10:00 am | 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. 

*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!

Wednesday, March 5 - Thursday, March 6 | 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. 
Stay tuned for the 2025 Artists!

Thursday, March 6 | 4:00 - 8:00pm

Thursday, March 6 | 6:00 - 8:00pm

Thursday, March 6 | 6:00 - 7:30pm