Ft. Lauderdale, FL—Industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers will gather for the 11th annual Organic & Natural Health Association (Organic & Natural Health) conference, “The United States of Health: Building Bridges to Opportunity.” The invitation-only event is scheduled for January 20-22, 2026, at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale.

The conference, which is designed to drive solutions-oriented dialogues and high-value networking, will address the intersection of natural health, policy, science, retail, geopolitics and emerging technologies.

“In a time marked by confusion, disruption, and division, our industry needs a space to think differently and act collectively,” said Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health. “Our conference is about building real bridges between states and systems, nature and science, and ideals and action. By doing so we can protect industry integrity, empower consumers and shape a resilient future for natural health.”

About “The United States of Health: Building Bridges to Opportunity” 

The conference opens on the evening of January 20 with:

  •  Cultural celebration led by Ghanaian-born dancer, choreographer, author, and fitness entrepreneur, Kukuwa Kyereboah
  • Keynote by Taryn Abrahams, founder of Empower Behavioral Services, focused on strengthening organizations by prioritizing the health of people.

Programming on January 21-22 will examine the “state of health” from multiple vantage points, including retailers and the challenges they face in delivering trusted, nutrient-rich products to consumers. Speakers and sessions will include:

  • Scientific insight on nutrient density and the critical link between soil health and human health will be shared by Stephen Van Vliet, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences at Utah State University. 
  • Policy and systems-level change will be explored through case studies such as Texas’ evolving health model, presented by Travis McCormick, principal at McCormick Strategies, followed by a discussion with industry leaders on applying those lessons nationally.
  • Additional sessions will address grassroots advocacy, the future of dietary supplement regulation, the readiness of the industry for potential “DSHEA 2.0” reforms, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in politics, business strategy and consumer health.
  • International perspectives will be highlighted by Stian Jenssen, a former NATO Chief of Staff, and now Director of Governmental Affairs and International Relations of Aker ASA, who will examine geopolitics, tariffs and their downstream impact on global supply chains.
  • A panel will focus on the real-world business implications of tariffs, featuring Shaheen Majeed, Global CEO and Managing Director of Sabinsa and Patrick Barr, Co-founder of Bright Pharma Caps.
  • The conference will conclude with keynote, Erika Craft, Market Research Analyst at Informa, who will present the financial “State of the Industry.”
  • The newly formed Organic & Natural Health CPG Council and a forward-looking panel of brand leaders focused on evolving consumer expectations and how the industry can meet them will share insights.
  • The session will conclude with an interactive workshop examining the impact of artificial intelligence on industry success and consumer health, led by Organic & Natural Health board member Heather Granato and Anand Swaroop, Founder and President of Cepham.

“Our goal is not just conversation, but clarity,” said Howard. “By bringing the right people into the room, and keeping the room intentionally intimate and focused, we create an environment where meaningful collaboration and lasting partnerships can happen.”

Learn more about the program and registration details including information on the annual golf outing.