What to Expect
The New Hope Network conference team curates programming and speakers for Natural Products Expo West based on a combination of proposals, industry research, and recommendations from advisors and programming partners. At the end of every proposal submission window, our team reviews all ideas and works together to create impactful educational programming and speaking opportunities.
Audience
The Natural Products Expo West audience consists of trade professionals working in the food, beverage, supplement, personal care, and healthy lifestyle industry. This includes retail and food service buyers, manufacturers, health practitioners, distributors, service providers, suppliers, content creators, non-profit organizations, government agencies and more! We aim to provide educational content that is compelling, timely, and relevant for a diverse audience.
2026 Conference Themes:
Topics of interest include (but aren't limited to):
- Business Essentials
- Climate Action
- Consumer Insights
- Future of Retail
- Industry & Product Trends
- Organic & Regenerative Supply
- Supplements & Nutrition
Please Note:
- To submit a speaker/session proposal for consideration, you will be asked to create an account. Your account will be linked to a submission portal where you can stay up-to-date on the status of your submission(s).
- If your speaker/session is accepted, you'll receive an email with next steps.
- If your speaker/session is not accepted, you will also receive a notification email.
- We often record presentations and make educational content available to attendees post-show. As a speaker, your session may be recorded and/or photographed.
- Speakers should avoid sales pitches during conference sessions, and may not hand out marketing materials or product samples. Educational worksheets and resources are okay if approved by the conference team.
- We cannot provide audience contact information. If you are a speaker, you may ask your audience for business cards or request to connect with them after the session and through the event app.
- Underwriting and sponsorship of Natural Products Expo West conference programming does not exclude individuals from sponsoring companies from speaking at the conference. Our content team manages editorial decision-making and speaker/topic selection separate of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities.
- If you are an exhibitor interested in sponsored content programs such as Exhibitor Presented Seminars and Premier Content Partnerships, please contact your account manager.
Dates and Deadlines
- Call for Proposals opens Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
- Submissions are due Wednesday, October, 22, 2025 by 5pm MT.
- Conference programming will take place in-person at Natural Products Expo West Tuesday, March 3 - Friday, March 6, 2026.
Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!
