From breaking down the latest trends in health and well being to hearing from the scientists and formulators who make our favorite clean products, we have set up the day to be both invigorating and informative, so you leave with a notebook filled with the latest research, tips and advice from the best of the best voices in the wellness world.
9:30 -
10:30 am
doors open
Grab some coffee, browse the EWG VERIFIED marketplace, and warm up with Tracy Anderson before the program begins.
10:30 am
welcome remarks
Welcome with TV host and journalist, Danielle Robay
10:35 am
micro session one / 20 minutes
micro session
Using your voice:
Impact through advocacy
MSNBC’s Adrienne Elrod talks with Beautycounter founder Gregg Renfrew about why advocacy is central to her company’s mission. They’ll talk about how Renfrew inspired millions to rally in Washington and in state capitals around the country to demand new chemical safety laws. The conversation will touch on safeguarding future generations, the clean beauty revolution and what markets Renfrew hopes to change next.
moderator
11:00 am
panel one / 30 minutes
FOUNDERS PANEL
People, planet and profit:
Creating a brand with a mission.
What does it take to create a brand that goes beyond making a product and also starts a movement? From organic baby food companies to taking on (and calling out) the dirty diaper industry to making safe products that work, these bosses have put their stamp on the wellness industry. And today they are here to kick-off EWG’s CleanCon™ with inspiring stories that will start our day energized and ready to learn.
moderator
11:40 am
fireside chat / 35 minutes
Fireside chat
Equity and inclusion in the beauty space.
Skincare expert and multimedia creator Hyram Yarbro and drag superstar and beauty expert Shea Couleé will discuss accessibility, inclusivity and cosmetics safety in the beauty industry. They’ll talk about their personal journeys, sharing their paths to buying, using and creating safer skincare for everyone.
12:15 pm
food trucks, stretch & connect / 30 minutes
12:45 pm
panel two / 40 minutes
WELLNESS PANEL
Cleaning up your wellness routine:
Separating fact from fiction
Wellness trends are everywhere but they are not always accessible or worth the effort. So where should you start if you want to change your habits and put health and wellness at the center of your life? Our experts give you their best advice on creating a healthy and stress-free home.
moderator
1:25 pm
fireside chat / 25 minutes
Fireside chat
Diet and climate:
A conversation with Moby
Musician and activist Moby gets personal with EWG President Ken Cook and shares his path to veganism. The two will discuss both the health and environmental benefits of a plant-forward lifestyle while speaking candidly about how to create (and keep) the habit.
moderator
1:55 pm
micro session two / 20 minutes
micro session
Food, habits and health:
Getting back to basics With Sophia Roe and Mona Sharma
James Beard Award–winning chef, writer and Emmy Award–nominated TV host Sophia Roe and Mona Sharma, Celebrity Nutritionist, global wellness advocate, mindfulness coach and Founder of superfood brand Xicama, share how they got started, the challenges to the triumphs, and what keeps them focused and inspired.
moderator
2:15 pm
food trucks, stretch & connect / 30 minutes
2:50 pm
fireside chat / 25 minutes
Fireside chat
Tracy Anderson on her wellness routine, the Method, and balancing it all
Tracy Anderson has changed the way millions of people around the world think about health. In this conversation, Tracy shares with her friend and creator of @Relbeauty, Arielle Vandenberg, how it all started while speaking about her motivation to continue creating ways to connect with people through movement. She will also share her personal wellness routine and how she maintains her practice while running a fitness empire.
moderator
3:15 pm
panel three / 30 minutes
BEAUTY PANEL
From green to clean:
What those beauty buzzwords actually mean
Our beauty experts break down terms like “green” and “clean” while discussing the multibillion-dollar clean beauty movement and getting candid about the efficacy of safe ingredients. The conversation will touch on how consumers have reshaped the industry and demanded companies do better.
moderator
3:50 pm
panel four / 35 minutes
Chemicals and Health PANEL
Hidden in plain sight:
A deep dive into worrisome ingredients in everyday products
Consumers are constantly urged to avoid certain ingredients. But the why and how are not always clear. Our panel of scientists, chemists and healthy living experts break down this complicated topic, answering questions about ingredients and their impact – good and bad – on our well-being.
moderator
4:30 -
5 pm
network & connect
Network, connect, visit the EWG VERIFIED marketplace and tag #EWGCleanCon in your favorite moments!
