Now is the Time for Innovation
Nutracon's cutting-edge 2010 Innovation tracks are prepared and presented in collaboration with world-class researchers and carefully selected partners (industry, academic, and government) to ensure top-notch science, solid business and industry context, and the highest potential for commercial or health-policy impact. The tracks were selected with an eye on both the future and today. Whether it's new products, new technologies or just a new idea that has yet to reach its full potential, Nutracon is out front with the latest and greatest in food and health. Now, more than ever sound product development and market strategy will lead your business to success — find what you're looking for at Nutracon.
Proceedings will be available to registered attendees at naturalproductsexpo.com on April 4.
2010 Conference Tracks:
Click on a track to see the sessions for that track
Weight Management & Obesity (Wednesday)
New Developments in Botanicals and Extracts (Wednesday)
Healthy Aging (Wednesday & Thursday)
Mainstreaming of Natural Sweeteners - (Wednesday & Thursday)
Antioxidant Science (Thursday)
Healthy Oils (Thursday)
"Nutracon is indeed an event that anyone intimately involved in the industry cannot afford to miss. Time after time, I've been thoroughly satisfied with the depth of the presentations and the variety of topics at Nutracon."
—Leonid Ber MD, Sr. Medical Scientist, NOW Health Group
Dig in and focus on one-track for a full day or bounce around between sessions, either way you'll walk away with an accurate market picture.
Keynote Address: Iconoclast — A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently
2010 Keynote Speaker — Gregory Berns
What, in your brain, gets in the way of producing innovative ideas, and what can you do about it? In this talk, Greg Berns shows you — by looking to iconoclasts. Indispensible to any organization, yet hard to find, iconoclasts do things that others say can't be done. He also looks at how to attract, nurture and manage iconoclasts in your company, while offering tips on how to structure teams of creative people and may even helps you become more of an Iconoclast yourself. Click here for more info.
Closing Plenary
Speaker — Brian Wansink
Prof. Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think served as the executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. Wansink's responsibilities at CNPP included oversight of the planning, development and review of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.
MyPyramid replaced the old Food Guide Pyramid in April 2005, and offers a personalized eating plan for people based on their unique traits. As part of his closing plenary address, Dr. Wansink will talk about his unique experiences at CNPP and what he sees as the future of nutrition. Click here for more info.
