A year into President Donald Trump’s second administration, the regulatory outlook for supplements and functional foods is rapidly evolving. What’s changed, what’s stalled, and what’s ahead for product developers navigating compliance and innovation? This session breaks down the latest updates from Capitol Hill, federal agencies, state lawmakers and plaintiff attorneys, pairing data and expert perspectives to make sense of all the happenings. You’ll walk away with a clearer view of the policies, priorities and pressures shaping the path forward for your business.

Additional $139 fee required during registration.

If your workdays feel like you’re trapped in a giant group chat that you can’t mute, this workshop is your reset. Join SupplySide audience favorite Laura Berman Fortgang for an insightful session that will help you shift from reactive scrambling to intentional, high-impact action. You’ll learn how today’s most effective leaders quiet noise, reduce stress and lean into individual working styles. Expect practical tools, aha moments and the clarity to move from overwhelmed to action oriented.

Key takeaways:

• The three questions that unlock your potential. 
• How to make decisions without second-guessing. 
• Ways to reshuffle life and work to reduce stress.
• How to identify what you’re naturally built to do — and apply it to your role.

Additional $139 fee required during registration.

The most promising product concept means nothing if you can't source, scale or deliver it profitably. This interactive workshop tackles the supply chain realities that keep product developers awake at night — from tariff surprises and ingredient shortages to quality-control failures and regulatory roadblocks. After a deep dive into current supply chain challenges and emerging solutions, attendees will face the ultimate test: formulating a market-ready product while navigating real-world supply chain curveballs. Each table receives a target consumer persona and core ingredient list, then must adapt its formulation strategy as supply chain disruptions are introduced throughout the session. Learn how successful brands pivot when plan A falls apart, discover alternative sourcing strategies that maintain quality and cost targets, and network with fellow formulators over drinks as we wrap up ConnectEd Sips & Strategies with practical solutions brands can implement immediately. 

Additional $139 fee required during registration.