Expo West is Postponed Until May 2021

09.30.20

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New Hope Network called for a 12-week postponement and changes to the lineup of educational events.

New Hope Network announced that Natural Products Expo West 2021, which was slated to gather in-person in March of next year, has been postponed 12 weeks, and is now scheduled for May 24-27, 2021. The event will have a new day pattern of Monday-Thursday, concluding in advance of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
 
“We hope that the additional 12 weeks will result in more of the progress and recovery needed to return to travel and gatherings with the necessary security and safety assurances in place,” New Hope Network said in the announcement. “We are committed to providing timely and transparent communication as we navigate this next phase together.”
 
Exhibitors should receive information outlining the next steps and options, depending upon whether the dates will work out for them. New Hope Network reports that they are continuing to develop and implement a variety of new health and safety policies for the upcoming event, and an outline of the current precautions can be found on the COVID Health and Safety Measures page of the Natural Products Expo West website, including enhanced cleaning and hygiene practices, physical distancing guidelines, personal protective measures, and regulations regarding sampling. The event will be coordinated with the California government, Orange County Health Department, Centers for Disease Control, and World Health Organization.
 
Many aspects of the event will be different, New Hope reports. Events and education will be held Monday through Thursday, and exhibits will take place Tuesday through Thursday. The Super Pass upgrade will be discontinued for the year, and all education sessions will be included in an Exhibit Hall badge, with virtual options also available for most education sessions to account for decreased room capacities and for those who are unable to travel or attend the show during the new dates. Some of the larger networking events will be altered or cancelled to maintain health and safety measures, and more information regarding these changes will be provided in the upcoming months.
 
Registration is anticipated to open by mid to late November, and, hotel bookings for the event are expected to become available at the beginning of 2021. For more information, visit the frequently asked questions page or reach out to staff at expowest@newhope.com.