This track will delve into the ever-evolving landscape of sports nutrition, uncovering the latest ingredients, innovations, and scientific breakthroughs driving the booming sector. Experts will explore the critical gut-muscle axis and its implications for performance, and will discuss hydration strategies, such as the role of electrolytes in athletic performance. From elite athletes to casual lifestyle consumers seeking nutritional support, attendees will learn how to create products that truly appeal to consumer wants and needs. Capitalising on plant-based proteins and personalisation will be key themes. As well as energy management, bone and joint health, and specific considerations for female athletes. Join us for a comprehensive insight into the latest scientific research, challenges and opportunities in designing and manufacturing products for sports nutrition consumers.  

A healthy gut is increasingly recognised as the cornerstone of holistic health, making it a focal point for nutraceutical manufacturers and consumers alike. This track explores cutting-edge developments in gut health, from the microbiome to precision probiotics. Discover how the gut microbiome and gut-brain axis affect not only digestive health, but also mood, immunity, and metabolic function. Uncover the latest science behind weight management, continuous glucose monitoring, and multimorbidity, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. For those seeking to integrate the latest science into gut health products, this track is a must.  

Cognitive and emotional health is a vital component of overall well-being, encompassing the complex interactions between the brain and lifestyle factors, including nutrition. Nutraceuticals play a crucial role in this space, offering potential benefits across various demographics, from e-gamers to healthy agers. This track exposes the science behind innovative solutions, including adaptogens and botanicals for stress and anxiety relief, functional mushrooms for cognitive and emotional support, and nootropics for mental clarity and brain health. Uncover the latest science-backed insights in cognitive health and discover the game-changing technologies, ingredients, and innovations supporting emotional wellness.  

Going beyond living longer and ageing well, this track uncovers key science-led opportunities to support lifelong health at every life stage. Explore innovations in healthy ageing, longevity, and sustained energy and vitality, including products designed for bone, joint, eye, and cardiovascular health. Experts will discuss the role of AI- and tech-driven diagnostics, epigenetics, and chronic disease prevention strategies, from cancer to cardiovascular disease. Learn how nutricosmetics and collagen are addressing age-specific concerns, while holistic approaches like Blue Zone living support wellbeing across generations.