Botanical Congress

AHPA's 10th Botanical Congress
August 16-17, 2022 (Virtual)
AHPA’s 10th Botanical Congress is a two-day virtual symposium themed “Botanicals and Planet Earth, 2022” and will explore issues directly impacting those companies and individuals conducting business in the botanical/herbal and dietary supplement industries.
In commemoration of AHPA’s 40th anniversary, AHPA deems it fitting to also celebrate this great planet we call home by shining a spotlight on Planet Earth during the Botanical Congress. The goal is to focus on ways the industry can address relevant issues such as impacts of climate change on specific crop availability and, more importantly, caucus amongst like-minded individuals to explore solutions that will help heal, restore and regenerate our planet. This includes taking the time to listen to the views of the next generations who will soon inherit the responsibility of caring for and maintaining the health of Planet Earth.
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Day 1: Tuesday, August 16 | 9am-2pm PT / Noon-5pm ET
A Day of Inspiration & Aspiration
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9-9:10am PT
12-12:10pm ET |
Welcome & Introduction
Welcome to Day 1 of AHPA’s 10th Botanical Congress: A Day of Inspiration & Aspiration. |
The Honorable Martin Heinrich
U.S. Senator, New Mexico Veronica Kays ๐ฑ Business Development Director, Dietary Supplements & Botanicals Testing, Eurofins Michael McGuffin President, AHPA |
9:15-10:10am PT
12:15-1:10pm ET |
PANEL DISCUSSION
Climate Change is Real: Case Studies on How the Environment is Impacting Your Herb Supply According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the global average temperature increased about 1.8°F from 1901 to 2016. One-or-two-degree changes in the average temperature can cause potentially dangerous shifts in climate and weather, and result in what EPA defines as climate change impacts – visible ways that climate change is affecting Planet Earth. This engaging panel will provide real world examples of how these climate change impacts are affecting botanical supply chains. This session is sponsored by: |
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Bill Chioffi ๐ฑ Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Nammex PANELISTS Cindy Angerhofer ๐ฑ Executive Director of Botanical Research, Aveda Nate Brennan ๐ฑ Purchasing & Sales Manager, Pacific Botanicals Rachel Doty ๐ฑ Supplier Verification & Supply Chain Manager, Meridian Trading Jan von Enden ๐ฑ Head of Group Sustainability, MartinBauer Group |
10:15-11am PT
1:15-2pm ET |
What Consumers on Planet Earth Want: Dietary Supplement & Herbal Product Market Trends
Dietary supplement and herbal product industry growth fueled by pandemic-induced consumer demand for naturally-derived wellness and functional ingredients shows no signs of slowing down. In addition, sustainability and transparency remain top of mind as consumers shop the thousands of products and brands available to them in-store and online every day. Tune into this session for a look at the latest data and trends in the dietary supplement and herbal product categories, with presentations by experts from New Hope and SPINS. This session is sponsored by: |
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Sandy Almendarez ๐ฑ Vice President, Content, Health & Nutrition, Informa Markets PRESENTERS Caroline Davidson Director, Channel Partnerships, SPINS Tara Burkley ๐ฑ Strategic Business Development Director, New Hope Natural Media |
11-11:15am PT
1-1:15pm ET |
Networking Break
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11:15am-12pm PT
2:15-3pm ET |
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Humans as Agents of Dispersal, Propagation, and Reciprocity How do we reestablish relationships with the natural world and, once again, see ourselves as agents of positive change? Join Linda Black Elk as she discusses her own journey as part of a living landscape, and listen in as she gives tips gathered from years of visiting with elders and other knowledge holders who still maintain close ties with our non-human relatives. |
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Linda Black Elk Catawba Nation Descendant; Food Sovereignty Coordinator, United Tribes Technical College |
12:05-1pm PT
3:05-4pm ET |
PANEL DISCUSSION
A Time to Listen Planet Earth: it’s the only home we have. This thought-provoking session will feature leaders of tomorrow who will provide their points of view on what we can all do today to effect change in this place we call home. This session is sponsored by: |
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1:05-1:55pm PT
4:05-4:55pm ET |
Transforming Hope to Action
Day 1 of AHPA’s 10th Botanical Congress will conclude by spotlighting three organizations actively confronting contemporary climate challenges. Through their vision, dedication, and community efforts, these passionate individuals counter the notion that nothing can be done about our shared environmental concerns and have transformed hope to action. |
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Holly E. Johnson, Ph.D. Chief Science Officer, AHPA PRESENTERS Byron Kominek Owner & Manager, Jack’s Solar Garden Gabriela Gard Project Manager (Latin America and the Caribbean) & Forest Manager, One Tree Planted David Hertz Founder, Skysource.org & Skysource Resilience Labs; Inventor of WEDEW |
2pm PT
5pm ET |
Adjournment
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Michael McGuffin
President, AHPA |
Day 2: Wednesday, August 17 | 9am-12:15pm PT / 12-3:15pm ET
A Day of Action
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For information about AHPA Botanical Congress sponsorship or AHPA membership, please contact us at sponsorship@ahpa.org.