Grab a big breakfast before starting Thursday, March 11, with a round of educational topics like Essential Oils: How They Impact You and the World at 11:30 a.m. in room 207C. Take some time to get around Anaheim (see our how-to guide on page 44) before heading back to the convention center at 2:30 p.m. to learn about packaging in Teach an Old Box New Tricks: Innovations in Packaging and Branding in room 207A. Join your colleagues at 6 p.m. for the Welcome Reception in the lobby of the convention center.

On Friday, take in Organic Personal Care in room 207A at 8:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., empower your staff with Greenovations: Industry-First Sustainable Choices for Uncompromising Consumers in room 207D. Head to the personal care section on the show floor before Expo’s inaugural Future of Wellness at 4:30 p.m. in room 204AB. There, hear what four prominent doctors believe health will mean down the road. Hit up the Live Music Party at 9 p.m. to dance into the night.

Join your colleagues at 9 a.m. Saturday for Bill McKibben’s keynote address before walking the floor. Check out the session on Natural Kids and Teens at 12:30 p.m. in room 207B, where a retailer, a manufacturer and a researcher tell you how to capitalize on this trending market. At 2:30 p.m., flip the coin to the older set and learn about Helping Your Customers with Healthy Aging in the same room. Enjoy the show floor before attending the 7th annual Organic Wine and Beer Festival at 6 p.m. –M.B.