‘Meet in the Middle’ at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, Oct. 8–10 for the premier supplement industry gathering
MAY 29, 2025
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, has opened registration for its signature events, CONVERGENCE ‘25 with Science in Session, WellComms, and Innovation Exchange, available at: www.crnusa.org/2025events
CRN’s signature events will take place Oct. 8–10 at the Ritz Carlton, St. Louis, located conveniently 15 minutes from the airport in the Clayton arts district.
“The choice of St. Louis is both practical and symbolic: a central U.S. location with easy access for all, representing the common ground and united effort needed in these times to protect and position our industry for sustainable growth,” said CRN President and CEO Steve Mister. “This fall, we’re inviting both CRN members and non-members in the dietary supplement and functional food space to ‘meet in the middle,’ and join us at CONVERGENCE to share insights, align on priorities, and drive the conversations that will shape our future.”
Early-bird pricing is available through July 10, with options for single event attendance or packages, all with complimentary entry to Innovation Exchange, a program of six 25-minute presentations selected by a steering committee of experts from Jamieson Wellness, Nestlé Health Science, Pharmavite, Plexus Worldwide, and USANA.
Attendees can choose between Science in Session or WellComms, which kick off concurrently the morning of Oct. 8, followed by Innovation Exchange in the afternoon, with a “Blues, Brews and BBQ” networking reception in the evening.
Science in Session will examine findings from the frontiers of bioactives research including areas such as the microbiome, exploring connections between prebiotics and immune function, as well as postbiotics and the gut-brain axis, along with phytochemicals for cognitive resilience and women’s health, and advances in prenatal nutrition.
WellComms will explore the dynamic intersection of wellness, communication, and regulation, with actionable strategies for brand storytelling and media impact, pitching for positive press, protecting and defending brand reputation, collaborating with influencers for authentic social content, and more.
The Innovation Exchange steering committee-selected lineup (TBA) will present cutting-edge content the afternoon of Oct. 8, open to all attendees on site.
The main business conference, CONVERGENCE ‘25, takes place Oct. 9–10, with an agenda of inspiring, informative speakers who will spark meaningful industry-advancing dialogue, and plenty of opportunities for making focused, high-quality connections.
CRN’s signature events are supported in part by the following sponsors: Pharmavite; Vitaquest; Nutrawise; Plexus Worldwide; Kyowa Hakko; Alkemist Labs; Amway; SupplySide; Gemini Pharmaceuticals; OmniActives; Balchem; Kenvue; Nutrafol; and K Patel Phyto Extractions.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Ed Wyszumiala for details (ewyszumiala@crnusa.org).
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973, is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing 180+ dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and companies providing services to those manufacturers and suppliers. In addition to complying with a host of federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements and food in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, quality control and safety, our manufacturer and supplier members also agree to adhere to additional voluntary guidelines as well as to CRN’s Code of Ethics. Follow us on Twitter @CRN_Supplements and LinkedIn.