The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has opened registration for Convergence ’25, a series of events including Science in Session, WellComms, and Innovation Exchange.

CRN Convergence ’25 will take place October 8-19 at the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis, located 15 minutes from the airport in the Clayton arts district.

“The choice of St. Louis is both practical and symbolic: a central U.S. location with easy access for all, representing the common ground and united effort needed in these times to protect and position our industry for sustainable growth,” said Steve Mister, president and CEO of CRN. “This fall, we’re inviting both CRN members and non-members in the dietary supplement and functional food space to ‘meet in the middle,’ and join us at Convergence to share insights, align on priorities, and drive the conversations that will shape our future.”

Early bird pricing is available through July 10, with options for single event attendance or packages, all with complementary entry to Innovation Exchange, a program of six 25-minute presentations selected by a steering committee of experts from Jamieson Wellness, Nestlé Health Science, Pharmavite, Plexus Worldwide, and Usana.

Attendees can choose between Science in Session or WellComms, which kick off concurrently the morning of Oct. 8, followed by Innovation Exchange in the afternoon, with a “Blues, Brews and BBQ” networking reception in the evening.

Science in Session will feature the latest findings in bioactives research, on areas like prebiotics for immunity, postbiotics for gut-brain axis, phytochemicals for cognition and women’s health, and advances in prenatal nutrition.

WellComms will explore marketing, communication, and regulations, covering actionable strategies for brand storytelling and media impact, pitching for positive press, protecting and defending brand reputation, collaborating with social media influencers, and more.

The Innovation Exchange will feature a lineup, selected by the steering committee on Oct. 8, with speakers to be announced at a later time.

The main business conference, Convergence ’25, will take place Oct. 9-10, with an agenda of speakers covering topics to advance the industry and opportunities to connect with peers.