Start Date: 9/16/2025 8:00 AM EDT
End Date: 9/17/2025 4:30 PM EDT
Location:
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
609 Walnut St
Cincinnati, OH United States 45202
Organization Name:
AHPA
Contact:
As the dietary supplement and natural products industries continue to grow, the demand for sustainable, high-quality ingredients is rising. At the same time, the botanical supply chain is facing an unprecedented array of domestic and international challenges. Supply chains are being disrupted by economic and political instability and tariffs are increasing the cost of herbal product ingredients. Climate change and severe weather events continue to impact crop yields and the transportation of goods. At home, many domestic herbal ingredient suppliers are grappling with the loss of federal funding and risks to their workforce. Working as a community to face the moment, adapt, and thrive has never been more important for our industry.
Join us for the AHPA Botanical Congress: Back to Our Roots, hosted at 21c Museum Hotel in Cincinnati, OH, on Sept. 16-17, 2025, where we will convene experts from AHPA and the industry to engage in discussions on:
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increasing domestic herb production;
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protecting native plant populations through sustainable harvest and cultivation;
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current and future challenges facing the wildcrafting community;
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market trends;
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continued unity in the context of a broader trade environment;
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and more topics that matter to your brand and business.
Preview sessions below and stay tuned for the full congress agenda and more event details to come!
Sponsors
The 2025 Botanical Congress is brought to you with the generous support of:
Registration
Registration starts at $549 for AHPA members. Registration rates are based on membership tier. Registration for non-members starts at $749.
Space is limited! Register by May 16 to secure your spot and SAVE $50 with early bird registration.
Activities
Registration for the Botanical Congress also includes access to the following activities on Sept. 17:
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Private tour of the Lloyd Library & Museum: Established by pharmacist brothers John Uri, Nelson Ashley, and Curtis Gates Lloyd — who manufactured botanical drugs in Cincinnati beginning in the late 19th century — the world renowned Lloyd Library is closing to the public for Botanical Congress attendees to enjoy exclusive access to its collection and facility. The library holds, acquires, preserves, and provides access to both historic and current books and journals, as well as archival materials, on a wide variety of disciplines, including: botany, pharmacy, natural history, medicine, scientific history, and visual arts.
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Herb Walk: Immerse yourself in the rich botanical diversity of the region on a guided herb walk. Led by esteemed herbalists, this unique experience offers the chance to learn about local culinary and medicinal herbs and their uses while exploring nature firsthand. More details TBA.
Shuttle transportation will be provided to/from the hotel.
Venue & Accommodations
The Botanical Congress will be hosted at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati, an award-winning boutique hotel in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati.
AHPA has secured a limited room block at the hotel for the Botanical Congress. The link to book a reservation at the congress rate, based on an availability, will be provided with registration confirmation.
Small Business Bootcamp
Entering the herbal and dietary supplement industry can be daunting, especially for smaller businesses. From manufacturing and marketing compliance to branding and quality agreements, there are endless things to learn to responsibly grow your business.
Join AHPA for our first-ever Small Business Bootcamp, a 1-day workshop on Sept. 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH, held in conjunction with AHPA's Botanical Congress and United Plant Savers' International Herb Symposium. You'll learn from expert faculty, engage in focused breakout sessions, and network with other business owners and industry members. Workshop materials, including presentation slides, will be shared with attendees.
Learn more about the Small Business Bootcamp >>>
United Plant Savers
The 2025 Botanical Congress is being held in conjunction with United Plant Savers’
17th International Herb Symposium.
Founded more than 25 years ago by Rosemary Gladstar, this biennial event continues to be a place for herbalists from across the globe to exchange information about the healing power of plants.
IHS is a unique opportunity to build community, honor the crossroads of plant medicine, and explore how herbal knowledge flows through history — like the mighty Ohio River — connecting us all.
Learn more about the International Herb Symposium >>>
