Informa Markets recently announced a brand new global event it is hosting called the Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo, running from May 10-13. Presented by KSM, it is the latest edition to the leading Vitafoods events family, and empowers industry thinkers from around the globe to network, learn, and share knowledge in real time.
 
Free to attend, the Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo features expert content and discussion to inform and inspire, including dedicated thematic webinars and expert speakers who will offer the latest research, trends, and analysis. Designed to foster truly global connections, the event also has data-driven matchmaking to pair visitors with exhibitors according to individual business area and goals. Peer-to-peer networking opportunities, delivered via roundtable discussions, speed networking, exchanging virtual business cards, and 1-2-1 video calls, will enable knowledge sharing and collaborations aimed to shape the future of the nutraceuticals industry.
 
“Expanding and evolving our leading Vitafoods Insights digital platform – our community-powered knowledge hub, driven by industry thought-leaders – the new four-day Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo is where this content now comes to life in a virtual setting,” Chris Lee, managing director of Health and Nutrition Network, Europe, at Informa Markets, said. “Expect vibrant discussions and thoughtful commentary, with the latest ideas, innovations, and eye-opening viewpoints presented. Born from our brand ethos of fostering connections and innovation, Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo adds global inclusivity and accessibility too, bringing together the best nutraceutical minds in the world into one place – generating a real sense of community – where everyone can collaborate, share, and learn from each other.”
 
The event will be live for 22 hours each day, and it will be accessible at any time on demand for a month following the live event. Regional insights, meanwhile, will be offered at the daily APAC and EU focused discussions, covering regulations, markets, packaging, supply chain technology, and future trends projections.
 
Each of the four days of the event will have a different thematic focus. Day one will be focused on Mental Performance, with topics including the latest ingredients to achieve regulatory compliance and those in finished products. The day’s roundtable discussion will cover the rising opportunity of nootropics, the importance of comprehensive clinical testing in this category, the variation in delivery format, and insights into the growth of e-gaming supplements.
 
Day two will cover gut and immune health, and sessions will offer insights into product formulations, study designs, new forms for product delivery, and much more. A roundtable discussion will address the importance of investing in clinical trials, formulations, and design considerations as well as the question of publication in the interest of improved product quality.
 
Day three will cover the category of sports and active nutrition, where visitors will learn about the greater evidence-based recognition of athlete’s professional needs, a framework for health claims assessment, and discussions around innovation that supports serious amateurs. The peer-to-peer roundtable will focus on protein for athletes, and trends for product developers, including protein sources, personalization, and the rise of plant-based alternatives.
 
Day four will focus on the theme of healthy aging, which will cover market research insights into consumers’ new focus on wellness, the alignment between healthy aging and personalized nutrition, and much more. A roundtable discussion will examine the top nutrients that could incrementally improve health-span in all adults, the issue of government support for supplementation nutrition, and the potential for public-private partnerships.
 
More information on the event and registration can be found here.