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Dinner speaker Andrew Paterson will share his sought after "inside the beltway" perspective on the Presidential race and its implications for our industry.

Based on decades of experience and his work with top companies and CEOs around the world, Mr. Baghai will share the best ideas and strategies he has learned that CEOs have used to grow and lead their businesses effectively.  Mr. Baghai is recognized around the globe as an expert on how to effectively manage and optimize growth.  In this presentation, he will pick the best of these ideas and share the powerful concepts and strategies with our CEOs.

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How can the $115 billion nutrition industry partner with the food, pharma, fitness, and healthcare industries to increase opportunities and make a difference?  The $115 billion nutrition industry, which is made up of natural/organic foods, functional foods/beverages, supplements, and natural/personal care, is thriving but is still smaller than some of the more traditional industries.  However, it is closely linked to the $1 billion food and food services industry, the $300+ billion pharmaceutical industry, the $21.4 billion fitness industry and the $1.4 trillion healthcare sector all of which are interested in the trends towards healthier foods and the nutrition consumer.  This panel will hear from leaders in these sectors, and gather their perspectives and strategic insights into how they are looking at the nutritionals business, and where they are placing their bets to partner with companies inside the nutrition industry.  Perspectives from these multi-billion dollar industries are shaping our industry, and there are opportunities across all platforms that CEOs in our sector should know about.

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Well-known wellness advocate and former NBA champion – John Salley - will discuss his personal and athletic transformation through optimized nutrition.   As a successful television personality, Mr. Salley will share his unique perspective on what communication works and doesn’t work as he embraces nutrition and a vegan lifestyle.

He will share personal stories about his journey as an athlete, his observations regarding other professional athletes and what role nutrition will play in professional sports in the future.  John is a very entertaining speaker and is sure to enlighten our audience with perspectives on being in the NBA, winning championships, and how he has transformed his body using nutrition.

In light of NDIs and GMPs, and as we move into a new electoral year, there will be new developments and changes in all of the agencies.  Join a panel of FDA and FTC decision makers who will give a business context to what’s going on in D.C. and what they see for our short-term and long-term future.