Part of CRN's Signature Events Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Hear from keynote speakers with 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.
Insights for the decisions ahead
Wednesday keynote
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 keynote
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 conference experience with
connections that count
Tuesday, October 6
Evening
Welcome reception
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, October 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 AddressA look at CRN’s accomplishments during Brown’s term as chairman.
Topline Results from CRN’s Latest Consumer ResearchNew 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 Address
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 OfficeCandid insights and perspectives from CEOs in the industry.
AI and the Productivity Paradox: Are We Really Getting Ahead?Explore how companies can turn AI investment into sustainable business value without intensifying burnout.
Thursday, October 8
Morning
Understanding the Political Climate We Operate InGain 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
Gather with leaders across the dietary supplement and functional food space for inspiring, informative speakers who will spark meaningful industry-advancing dialogue—and plenty of opportunities for making focused, high-quality connections.
