Friday Schedule

8 a.m. | Registration Opens

Prefunction.

Breakfast Sponsored by Sambucol

9–9:15 a.m. | Welcome to WOW

Hall of Fame

9:15–9:50 a.m. | Panel Discussion: The Female Forces Driving the Natural Products Industry

Room: Hall of Fame • Speakers: Cathy Browne, Laura Fuentes, Maxine Wolf, Sue Jacobs, Worth Anne Herrell

Behind many of your favorite healthy and sustainable brands are determined, tireless, and innovative women working to make this world a better place. In this panel, you'll hear from veterans of the industry as we celebrate the key role women have played in bringing better-for-you products and conscious consumerism to the mainstream.

10–11:40 a.m. | Influencer-to-Brand Networking

World Series

By Invitation Only

10–10:45 a.m. | Influencer-to-Influencer Networking

Hall of Fame

10:55–11:40 a.m. | 10 Editing Tips Every Blogger Should Know

Sponsored by: KIWI Magazine • Room: Hall of Fame • Speaker: Maureen Frost

Your content—the unique viewpoint you offer the world—is valuable. But if you don’t present your ideas in a way that’s easy to understand, you risk not connecting with your audience, or even having an audience at all. In this workshop, Maureen discusses the common writing pitfalls that plague beginners while sharing the crucial editing steps necessary for blogging success.

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Utilizing Our Oceans with Reverence and Wisdom

Lunch sponsored by Wild Planet • Room: Hall of Fame • Speaker: William Carvalho

There is a popular prediction that there will be no wild fish by 2050. Is that true? During this presentation, William will discuss how a shift towards sustainable fishing can help to reverse this trend to ensure the future of wild fish for our future generations.

1–2 p.m. | Panel Discussion: The Many Ways to Make Money as a Content Creator

Room: Hall of Fame • Speakers: Aaronica Cole, Carolynne Harvey, Cris Stone, Emily Dunn, Skye McClain

Earning a living as a content creator is not rocket science. Nor is there just one way to do it. In this panel, you'll hear from successful entrepreneurs, bloggers, and social media influencers about the different avenues of income you can create while staying true to your brand.

2–2:15 p.m. | Tea and Coffee Break

Prefunction

2:15–3 p.m. | Influencer Workshops: Round One

See workshop Topics for details and room assignments

3:15–4 p.m. | Influencer Workshops: Round Two

See workshop topics for details and room assignments

4–6 p.m. | Exhibit Hall

Champions Ballroom

6–7:30 p.m. Break

7:30–9 p.m. Cocktail Party

Prefunction

Light hors d'oeuvres will be served