Hear timely perspectives to help power your company’s growth.

CONVERGENCE ‘26 welcomes future-of-work expert Kelly Monahan and POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin.

Get thoughtful updates on AI, productivity and today’s political climate to better understand what is changing, anticipate what comes next and position your company to respond—and lead.

Join us Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa for candid intelligence you can act on, direct access to industry decision-makers and focused relationships that can lead to new ideas, partnerships and growth.

Insight for the decisions ahead

Wednesday Speaker Highlight

Kelly Monahan

Future-of-work expert; former research executive at Meta, Upwork, Accenture and Deloitte

AI and the Productivity Paradox:
Are We Really Getting Ahead?

Understand why AI investment does not always create meaningful productivity gains—and how human-centered leadership can turn the technology into sustainable business value.

Thursday Speaker Highlight

Jonathan Martin

Politics bureau chief and senior political columnist, POLITICO

Understanding the Political Climate We Operate In

Gain an insider’s view of the political and policy dynamics affecting business planning, risk and growth across the dietary supplement marketplace.

Kick off your CONVERGENCE experience with connections that count

Tuesday, Oct 6

Evening

Welcome receptionReconnect with colleagues and start building new relationships before the conference program begins.

Dig into the issues your business needs to be ready for

CONVERGENCE puts today’s most consequential business questions on the table—and brings the right people into the conversation.

Event sessions

Wednesday, Oct 7

Morning

Opening and welcome

Supplement Priorities at FDA: A Fireside Chat with the Acting FDA CommissionerA timely conversation on agency priorities affecting the dietary supplement industry.

CRN Chair’s AddressBruce BrownChairman of the Board, CRN; CEO, ReCellience15, Inc.Perspectives on CRN’s impact and where the industry is headed.

Topline Results from CRN’s Latest Consumer ResearchJeff VenturaVice President, Communications, CRNNew consumer findings to help inform business and communications strategy.

The Impacts of Private Equity and CPG Buyouts on the Supplement MarketplaceExamine how investment and acquisition activity is reshaping the marketplace.

CRN President’s AddressSteve MisterPresident & CEO, CRN

Afternoon

Persistent and Increasing Threats: The Rise of State Efforts to Regulate Dietary SupplementsUnderstand the expanding state-level pressures affecting companies across the industry.

From the Corner OfficeModerated by Steve MisterPresident & CEO, CRNCandid insights and perspectives from CEOs in the industry.

AI and the Productivity Paradox:
Are We Really Getting Ahead?Kelly MonahanFuture-of-work expert; former research executive at Meta, Upwork, Accenture and DeloitteExplore how companies can turn AI investment into sustainable business value without intensifying burnout.

Thursday, Oct 8

Morning

Understanding the Political Climate We Operate InJonathan MartinPolitics bureau chief and senior political columnist, POLITICOGain an insider’s view of the political and policy dynamics affecting business planning, risk and growth.

Additional session to be announced

Where conversations become connections

Golf, fun run, sunrise yoga and networking at CONVERGENCE ‘26

Gather with industry leaders for meaningful dialogue and plenty of opportunities for making focused, high-quality connections.

Golf is backJoin colleagues for conversation and friendly competition.

Kyowa Hakko Fun Run & WalkTake part in a traditional CONVERGENCE activity.

Sunrise yoga with
K. Patel Phyto ExtractionsBegin the day with movement and community.

Fun-filled receptionsCelebrate our community and the local color.

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