the 2019 unpa annual members' retreat
April 30-may 2, 2019, charleston, s.c.
UNPA members and invited guests, plan to join the UNPA staff and featured speakers for the 2019 members' retreat, to be held April 30-May 2, 2019, at Charleston, S.C.'s Wild Dunes Resort, an award-winning oceanfront paradise offering golf, tennis, spa, recreation programs, restaurants and miles of pristine beach.
NOTE: You do not need to login to the UNPA website to access the member pricing.
Plan to join your fellow UNPA members, invited guests, the UNPA staff and featured speakers at the 11th annual UNPA Members' Retreat, to be held April 30-May 2, 2019, at Charleston, S.C.'s Wild Dunes Resort, an award-winning oceanfront paradise offering golf, tennis, spa, recreation programs, restaurants and miles of pristine beach. Come early, stay late and bring the family! Registration is now open!
The retreat
This year’s retreat promises to be the best ever, with a forward-looking and inspiring educational program, expanded networking opportunities and plenty of time for relaxing and recharging your batteries to help you excel and exceed expectations for 2019 and beyond! The full agenda and speakers will be posted shortly!
The 2019 retreat agenda includes thought-provoking and business-building topics, including:
Retreat Agenda*
Tuesday, April 30
6:00–9:00pm Opening Reception & Dinner
Wednesday, May 1
7:00–8:00am Breakfast
Session 1
8:00–8:30am Welcome and Introduction
8:30–9:00am From the Editor’s Desk
9:00–9:30am Update: The Present and Future of the Cannabis, Hemp and CBD Market
9:30–10:00am KEYNOTE: The Politics of Hemp and CBD: From the State House to Capitol Hill
10:00–10:15am Networking Break
10:15–10:45am UNPA Hemp & CBD Initiatives: PCQI training and hemp food safety plan
10:45am–12:00pm Cannabis, Hemp & CBD Panel Discussion
12:00–1:00pm Lunch
1:30–5:30pm Afternoon Activities
6:00pm Open Night for Dinners and Networking
Thursday, May 2
7:00–8:00am Breakfast
Session 2
8:00–8:15am Introduction: Day 2
8:15–9:30am UNPA Strategic Initiatives: The China Bridge
9:30–10:00am Informa on the World Stage and new China Activities
10:00–10:15am Networking Break
10:15–11:00am UNPA Strategic Initiatives: Political Update & DSHEA 2.0
11:00am–12:00pm KEYNOTE: Artificial Intelligence: Your New Product Development Team?
12:00–1:00pm Lunch
Session 3
1:00–1:45pm Branding: Meet Your New Consumers: Millennials and Gen Z
1:45–2:30pm KEYNOTE: The U.S. Military: High-Power Nutrition and Performance
2:30–2:45pm Networking Break
2:45–3:15pm Probiotics at Work and Working with Probiotics
3:15–3:45pm Technology: Claims, Certifications, Sourcing & Product Development Update
3:45–4:30pm Final Thoughts & Closing Discussion
6:00–9:00pm Closing Reception & Dinner
Friday, May 3
Depart Charleston and savor your retreat memories!
*Retreat agenda and speakers subject to change as we continue to fine tune the program.
Registration
$1,495 — Members and invited guests includes all education, meals, networking and related events
$995 -- Additional registrations from UNPA member companies
$795 — Spouses, significant others and partners, includes all education, meals, networking and related events
If you plan to bring children, we’ll welcome them with open arms! Please contact Kira Olsen, 801.474.2572, to make appropriate arrangements for desired food and beverages and activities.
The retreat
This year’s retreat promises to be the best ever, with a forward-looking and inspiring educational program, expanded networking opportunities and plenty of time for relaxing and recharging your batteries to help you excel and exceed expectations for 2019 and beyond! The full agenda and speakers will be posted shortly!
The 2019 retreat agenda includes thought-provoking and business-building topics, including:
- China 2019: Welcome to your new biggest market—Why UNPA is there and why you should care
- DSHEA at 25: Time for a facelift?
- AI: Meet your new product development team
- CBD! It's everywhere! Regulatory status, labeling, claims, products and market opportunities
- Capitol Hill Update: The 116th Congress—friend or foe?
- Climate change and the botanical supply chain
- The editor's desk: gazing into the DS crystal ball
- Personalization & the microbiome
Retreat Agenda*
Tuesday, April 30
6:00–9:00pm Opening Reception & Dinner
Wednesday, May 1
7:00–8:00am Breakfast
Session 1
8:00–8:30am Welcome and Introduction
8:30–9:00am From the Editor’s Desk
9:00–9:30am Update: The Present and Future of the Cannabis, Hemp and CBD Market
9:30–10:00am KEYNOTE: The Politics of Hemp and CBD: From the State House to Capitol Hill
10:00–10:15am Networking Break
10:15–10:45am UNPA Hemp & CBD Initiatives: PCQI training and hemp food safety plan
10:45am–12:00pm Cannabis, Hemp & CBD Panel Discussion
12:00–1:00pm Lunch
1:30–5:30pm Afternoon Activities
6:00pm Open Night for Dinners and Networking
Thursday, May 2
7:00–8:00am Breakfast
Session 2
8:00–8:15am Introduction: Day 2
8:15–9:30am UNPA Strategic Initiatives: The China Bridge
9:30–10:00am Informa on the World Stage and new China Activities
10:00–10:15am Networking Break
10:15–11:00am UNPA Strategic Initiatives: Political Update & DSHEA 2.0
11:00am–12:00pm KEYNOTE: Artificial Intelligence: Your New Product Development Team?
12:00–1:00pm Lunch
Session 3
1:00–1:45pm Branding: Meet Your New Consumers: Millennials and Gen Z
1:45–2:30pm KEYNOTE: The U.S. Military: High-Power Nutrition and Performance
2:30–2:45pm Networking Break
2:45–3:15pm Probiotics at Work and Working with Probiotics
3:15–3:45pm Technology: Claims, Certifications, Sourcing & Product Development Update
3:45–4:30pm Final Thoughts & Closing Discussion
6:00–9:00pm Closing Reception & Dinner
Friday, May 3
Depart Charleston and savor your retreat memories!
*Retreat agenda and speakers subject to change as we continue to fine tune the program.
Registration
$1,495 — Members and invited guests includes all education, meals, networking and related events
$995 -- Additional registrations from UNPA member companies
$795 — Spouses, significant others and partners, includes all education, meals, networking and related events
If you plan to bring children, we’ll welcome them with open arms! Please contact Kira Olsen, 801.474.2572, to make appropriate arrangements for desired food and beverages and activities.
Excellent retreat sponsorship opportunities are still available!
View and download the 2019 retreat sponsorship packet here.
View and download the 2019 retreat sponsorship packet here.
The venue
There's a reason guests keep coming back to Wild Dunes Resort, Charleston’s island resort. An easygoing, relaxed atmosphere. A place where you can feel at peace. A place to savor the moment and memories. A better place.
It doesn't hurt that Wild Dunes Resort is just a short drive to historic Charleston, S.C., either. Charleston has been named among Conde Nast's “Best Travel Destinations in the U.S.” and one of the “Coolest Small Cities in America” by GQ. Charleston's restaurant scene is world-famous. Festivals and events fill the streets nearly every weekend. Famous architecture abounds, while natural low-country landscape beckons adventure. Charming local shops, art and history are an essential part of the culture.
There's a reason guests keep coming back to Wild Dunes Resort, Charleston’s island resort. An easygoing, relaxed atmosphere. A place where you can feel at peace. A place to savor the moment and memories. A better place.
It doesn't hurt that Wild Dunes Resort is just a short drive to historic Charleston, S.C., either. Charleston has been named among Conde Nast's “Best Travel Destinations in the U.S.” and one of the “Coolest Small Cities in America” by GQ. Charleston's restaurant scene is world-famous. Festivals and events fill the streets nearly every weekend. Famous architecture abounds, while natural low-country landscape beckons adventure. Charming local shops, art and history are an essential part of the culture.
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Room reservations Guest rooms at the Wild Dunes Resort start at $249 per night, using the UNPA retreat code “3HK3JD”. Upgraded rooms, suites and villas are available, based on availability—please contact the resort directly.
Online room reservation (discount code is in place) Or, call the resort reservations group directly, using the retreat code 3HK3JD: 877.624.3654 NOTE: The UNPA Members' Retreat room block ends March 15, so reserve your room today! |
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The 11th Annual UNPA Members' Retreat is proudly sponsored by:
Diamond Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Additional high-value retreat sponsorships are now available. Download the 2019 sponsorship opportunities packet and
contact Kira Olsen, 801.474.2572, x107, for more information.
contact Kira Olsen, 801.474.2572, x107, for more information.
Transportation
To help you plan your trip, check out this list of all the daily direct flights into Charleston International Airport.
VIEW DIRECT FLIGHTS
From the airport: rent a car, taxi or ride share, but if you plan to explore the Charleston area, we suggest you rent a car.
The resort is approximately 23 miles from the airport.
For guests arriving at CHS International Airport, the following taxi services serve arriving guests:
Coastal Limo & Taxi: 843.696.8557
Charleston Cab Co.: 843.566.5757
Ride It Out - 843.849.7433
Charleston Black Cab: 843.316.2627
Coastal Transportation: 843.696.3918
Atlantic Coastal Cab: 843.303.5555, billkap94@yahoo.com
Port City - 843.469.1728
Uber and Lyft are available as well.
Car Rental Services
Hertz
843.856.9766
Enterprise
843.881.2489
To help you plan your trip, check out this list of all the daily direct flights into Charleston International Airport.
VIEW DIRECT FLIGHTS
From the airport: rent a car, taxi or ride share, but if you plan to explore the Charleston area, we suggest you rent a car.
The resort is approximately 23 miles from the airport.
For guests arriving at CHS International Airport, the following taxi services serve arriving guests:
Coastal Limo & Taxi: 843.696.8557
Charleston Cab Co.: 843.566.5757
Ride It Out - 843.849.7433
Charleston Black Cab: 843.316.2627
Coastal Transportation: 843.696.3918
Atlantic Coastal Cab: 843.303.5555, billkap94@yahoo.com
Port City - 843.469.1728
Uber and Lyft are available as well.
Car Rental Services
Hertz
843.856.9766
Enterprise
843.881.2489
NOTE: You do not need to login to the UNPA website to access the member pricing.
