2026 Naturally Independent Expo Schedule
Palm Springs Convention Center – Primrose Hall
Friday, November 13, 2026
8:30 am to 5 pm
Registration & Attendee Badge Pick-Up
9 am to 9.50 am
Welcome Breakfast & PNN Director’s Opening Address
All attendees are welcome! Sponsored by Arthur Andrew
All attendees are welcome! Sponsored by Arthur Andrew
10 am to 10:50 am
Industry Panel
“Differentiating Your Store From The Competition”co-hosted by Sarah Super, INFRA and Starkie Sowers, Clark’s Nutrition
“Differentiating Your Store From The Competition”co-hosted by Sarah Super, INFRA and Starkie Sowers, Clark’s Nutrition
11 am to 11:50 am
Education Session
“The Eye-Brain Connection: Nutrients for Vision and Brain Health + Migraine” by Dr. Rani Banik, MD, IFMCP, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sanai; sponsored by OpticaMD
“The Eye-Brain Connection: Nutrients for Vision and Brain Health + Migraine” by Dr. Rani Banik, MD, IFMCP, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sanai; sponsored by OpticaMD
12 pm to 1:20 pm
Lunch and Learn
“Tips For Selling Dietary Supplements To Your Customers and Patients” by Dr. Earl Mindell, founder of Good Earth Vitamins
“Tips For Selling Dietary Supplements To Your Customers and Patients” by Dr. Earl Mindell, founder of Good Earth Vitamins
1:30 pm to 2:20 pm
Keynote Address
“The Gut-Metabolic-Weight Triangle: Rebuilding the Body’s Own Signals in the GLP-1 Era” by Elizabeth Pepple, Clemson University; sponsored by Saanroo
“The Gut-Metabolic-Weight Triangle: Rebuilding the Body’s Own Signals in the GLP-1 Era” by Elizabeth Pepple, Clemson University; sponsored by Saanroo
2:30 to 3:20 pm
Education Session
"New Scientific Breakthrough to Fight Cancer Stem Cells: How Powerful Botanicals Can Help Fight Metastasis" by Sylvie Beljanski, author of Winning The War On Cancer and president of The Beljanski Foundation; sponsored by Maison Beljanski
"New Scientific Breakthrough to Fight Cancer Stem Cells: How Powerful Botanicals Can Help Fight Metastasis" by Sylvie Beljanski, author of Winning The War On Cancer and president of The Beljanski Foundation; sponsored by Maison Beljanski
3:30 to 4:20 pm
Education Session
“The Next Frontier In Optimized Sleep” by Dan Curtin, sponsored by Arthur Andrew
“The Next Frontier In Optimized Sleep” by Dan Curtin, sponsored by Arthur Andrew
4:30 pm to 6 pm
Exhibit Hall Preview & Welcome Reception on the Show Floor!
Exhibit Hall open to all attendees
Exhibit Hall open to all attendees
Saturday, November 14, 2026
8 am to 4 pm
Registration & Attendee Badge Pick-Up
8:30 am to 9:45 am
Breakfast and Lecture
“Nutritional Support for Brain Health” by Carl Germano, CNS/CDN, sponsored by Bluebonnet Nutrition
“Nutritional Support for Brain Health” by Carl Germano, CNS/CDN, sponsored by Bluebonnet Nutrition
9:45 am to 10 am
VRM Media Awards Ceremony
Retailer of the Year, Clark’s Nutrition; Natural Practitioner of the Year, Dr. Michael Murray
Retailer of the Year, Clark’s Nutrition; Natural Practitioner of the Year, Dr. Michael Murray
10 am to 2 pm
Exhibit Hall Open For Retailers/Practitioners Exclusively
11 am to 12 pm
“The Natural Retailer” Live Podcast in the Exhibit Hall
Hosted by George Goodwin, Goodwin’s Organics
Hosted by George Goodwin, Goodwin’s Organics
1 pm to 2 pm
Lecture by Dr. Earl Mindell
“Living Longer and Healthier Through Diet and Nutrition”
“Living Longer and Healthier Through Diet and Nutrition”
2 pm to 4 pm
Exhibit Hall Open For Retailers/Practitioners and Consumers
4 pm
Show Ends
Exhibitor Set-Up
Friday Nov. 13 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Saturday Nov. 14 7 am to 10 am
Exhibitor Move-Out
Saturday Nov. 14 4 pm to 7 pm
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