Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, has announced that its signature events, CONVERGENCE ‘25 with Science in Session, WellComms, and Innovation Exchange, will take place Oct. 8–10 at the Ritz Carlton, St. Louis.
Presented concurrently Oct. 8, Science in Session immerses attendees in explorations of emerging research, while WellComms, tailored for marketing and communications professionals in the wellness space, delves into the latest strategies, trends, and best practices shaping the landscape of brand promotion and consumer engagement.
Innovation Exchange takes place the afternoon of Oct. 8, exploring the latest research discoveries, technologies, and ingredients through a fast-paced series of 25-minute presentations and table displays with the opportunity to speak directly with presenting companies.
CONVERGENCE ‘25, on Oct. 9–10, brings industry professionals together for the main business conference, known for its thought-provoking and forward-looking topics, inspiring speakers, and the industry-defining discussions that take place.
“The CRN team invites our members and others in the dietary supplement and functional food space to ‘meet us in St. Louis,’ this fall and be part of the conversation in these dynamic times, navigating technology and policy changes that can challenge—and energize—our businesses,” said CRN President & CEO Steve Mister. “St. Louis is the perfect location to foster the deeper sense of coming together as a unified voice that will support the advancement of our industry.”
Located in the Clayton arts district and just minutes from Forest Park—home to free museums and a renowned zoo—the Ritz Carlton, St. Louis, is conveniently situated just 15 minutes from the airport.
Registration will open in May, with additional details at: www.crnusa.org/2025events
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About CRN:
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.