The Association for Organic and Natural Health (Organic & Natural Health) will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and changemakers for its 11th annual conference, “The United States of Health: Building Bridges to Opportunity,” January 20-22, 2026, at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale.
The invitation-only meeting is intended to stimulate in-depth, solutions-oriented dialogues and high-quality networking, enhanced by an intentionally limited number of participants. The conference will focus on the intersection of natural health, policy, science, retail, geopolitics and emerging technologies.
“At a time of confusion, disruption and division, our industry needs space to think differently and act collectively,” the spokesperson said Karen HowardCEO 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 this, we can protect the integrity of the industry, empower consumers and shape a resilient future for natural health.”
The conference opens on Tuesday evening with a cultural celebration led by Ghanaian-born dancer, choreographer, author and fitness entrepreneur, Kukuwa Kyereboah and keynote by Taryn Abrahamsfounder of Empower Behavioral Services, focused on strengthening organizations by prioritizing people’s health. Programming on Wednesday and Thursday will explore the “state of health” from multiple angles, starting with retailers and the challenges they face in delivering trusted, nutritional products to consumers.
Scientific insight will be provided by Stephen Van Vliet, Ph.D.assistant professor of nutrition, dietetics and nutritional sciences at Utah State Universitywho will present on nutrient density and the crucial link between soil health and human health. Changes at the policy and system level will be explored through case studies such as Texas’s evolving healthcare model presented by Travis McCormickdirector at McCormick Strategies, followed by a discussion with industry leaders about applying these lessons nationally.
Additional sessions will address grassroots advocacy, the future of dietary supplement regulation, industry readiness for potential “DSHEA 2.0” reforms and the growing role of artificial intelligence in politics, business strategy and consumer health. International perspectives will be emphasized throughout Stian Jenssenformer chief of staff of NATO, and now director of government affairs and international relations of Aker ASAwhich will explore geopolitics, tariffs and their downstream impact on global supply chains. Building on that global context, a special panel will focus on the real business implications of tariffs Shaheen Majeedglobal CEO and managing director of Sabinsa and Patrick Barr, co-founder of Clear Pharma caps.
The conference will conclude with a keynote, Erika Ambachtmarket research analyst at Infowhich will present the financial “State of the Industry,” which will set the stage for insights from 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. The session will conclude with an interactive workshop exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on industry success and consumer health, led by Organic & Natural Health board member Heather Granato And Anand Swaroopfounder and president of Cepham.
“Our goal is not just conversation, but clarity,” Howard said. “By bringing the right people into the space and keeping the space intentionally intimate and focused, we create an environment where meaningful collaboration and lasting partnerships can happen.”
The Organic & Natural Health 2026 Conference is supported by key sponsors: Info, Anagenix And Venabel. Learn more about the program and registration information including information about the annual figures golf outing.