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September 9-11, 2026
Future Nutra Innovation Summit
Lake Conroe, Texas

Where ingredient innovation meets industry credibility and fun.

Three days. Four educational tracks. Three trade show floors. The nutraceutical industry’s most curated gathering for ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers, and brand builders.

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Sep 9 – 11 · Margaritaville Lake Resort
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Del Lago Ballroom · Lakeside Views

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Breakout Sessions

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Grand Hall · Exhibit Space

The Venue

Built for serious work. Set on the lake.

Full conference infrastructure on Lake Conroe, Texas. 1,000-seat ballroom for general sessions, 8 breakout rooms, three exhibit floors, outdoor networking venues, and exclusive restaurant access — all on one lakefront property.

1,000-seat Compass Ballroom for general sessions and keynotes

8 breakout rooms for educational tracks and working groups

Three trade show floors across Coastal Compass and Nautical Wheeler

Exclusive restaurant access and dedicated hospitality venues

Dedicated event planning team from setup through departure

Outdoor networking lawns and lakefront event spaces

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Compass Ballroom

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Breakout Room

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Private Dining

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Outdoor Event Tent

Getting There

Lake Conroe, Texas

Full conference infrastructure on Lake Conroe, Texas. 1,000-seat ballroom for general sessions, 8 breakout rooms, three exhibit floors, outdoor networking venues, and exclusive restaurant access — all on one lakefront property.

45 Minutes from IAH

A quick drive from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston's largest hub serving 210+ global destinations with 700+ daily flights.

Margaritaville Lake Resort

600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery, TX 77356. Situated on the shores of Lake Conroe, just north of Houston.

Full-Scale Conference Infrastructure

Purpose-built conference center with full conference capacity, complete AV support, and dedicated event coordination team.

Stay on Property

All-suite accommodations. One property. Zero commute.

Every room is a full suite. Stay where the summit happens — direct access to sessions, trade floors, and evening networking without leaving the property. Three pools, two hot tubs, a lazy river, four bars, three restaurants, a golf course, mini golf, lakeside driving range, pickleball courts, and 32 tiny houses — all on the shores of Lake Conroe.

All-Suite Rooms

All-Suite Rooms

3.5-Acre Waterpark

Property Dining

On-Property Dining

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Lake Conroe Sunset

Far From Boring

A summit should be far from boring.

We plan on ending each day a little early to facilitate spontaneous networking and fun. Three pools, a lazy river, water slides, mini golf, pickleball, a lakeside driving range, an arcade, a spa, yacht cruises — and that’s just the start.

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3 Pools + Lazy River

Golf + Mini Golf

4 Bars + 3 Restaurants

Pickleball + Arcade

Yacht Cruises

"To build the future of nutrition through hands-on collaboration between unconventional builders."

Future Nutra Foundation · 501(c)(3)
Summit Pillars

Four tracks. One mission.

Every session, panel, and working group is built around the pillars that matter most to the future of nutrition.

Innovation & Sustainability

From novel botanicals to sustainable sourcing, explore the ingredients and practices shaping the future of nutrition. Innovation-driven, sustainability-focused.

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Sustainability
Novel Ingredients

Quality & Manufacturing

The backbone of product integrity. Quality systems, manufacturing excellence, testing protocols, and the standards that build real consumer trust.

Quality Systems
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Testing

Marketing & Regulatory

Navigate the evolving landscape of claims, compliance, and brand positioning. From FDA guidance to consumer marketing, stay ahead of what matters.

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Brand Marketing

Sales & Distribution

The strategies and channels that move products from concept to consumer. Distribution models, retail partnerships, e-commerce, and the sales frameworks that scale brands.

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Curated Standards

Built for signal, not noise.

Every session, panel, and working group at FNIS is curated for relevance and expertise — not simply promotion. Participation is earned through contribution, not sponsorship dollars.

"Where ingredient innovation meets industry credibility."

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Substance over Sales

Educational sessions, panels, and working groups are selected based on expertise and mission alignment.

Contribution over Extraction

Contribution does not guarantee educational placement. FNIS prioritizes participants who advance the industry’s shared knowledge, not their own sales pipeline.

Real-World Impact over Marketing

Every working group, breakout, and panel is designed around outcomes that matter: better ingredients, stronger verification standards, and meaningful partnerships.

Nonprofit-Led, Mission-Driven

Produced by the Future Nutra Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This summit exists to advance the industry, not to extract from it.

Attend the Summit

Three days that compound.

$250/ attendee

Full three-day access. Every session, trade floor, working group, and networking event.

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Speaking Opportunities

Calling All Builders

Now is the time to make yourself heard.

Whether it’s a new technology, a radical paradigm shift, or a crash course on how to do just about anything — we are highlighting who is shaking things up and changing the future of all things functional and nutraceutical.

Speaking engagements will come in a variety of formats. Take the main stage in front of our entire crowd of attendees and vendors. Partake in our educational tracks with a dedicated classroom full of people who want to hear exactly what you have to say.

$5,000

Starting contribution

30 min

Speaking slot

Main Stage Keynote

Take the spotlight in front of all attendees and vendors. Maximum visibility and authority positioning.

Educational Track Session

A dedicated classroom of engaged professionals who chose your topic. Deeper engagement, targeted audience.

Showcase Engagement

Curate a breakout experience to showcase your offerings through your own curated, hands-on event.

Networking Lunch (10 seats)

Host an intimate table for serendipitous connections with key decision-makers and industry leaders.

The Setting

Where the real conversations happen.

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Evening Reception · Outdoor Tent

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Compass Ballroom · Gala Setup

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Boathouse · Live Entertainment

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Lake Conroe · After Hours

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Private Dinner Setup

Lakefront Event Space

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St. Somewhere Spa

The Experience

Networking events. Three trade floors. Four educational tracks. All designed to collide.

Hall A

Compass Ballroom

The main stage. The largest trade floor. Keynotes that set the tone for the entire industry. This is where the biggest ideas land — and where every attendee passes through.

Hall B

Compass Ballroom

Exhibition, showcase engagement rooms, and direct access to the outdoor Paradise Amphitheater. This is where hands-on demonstrations and deeper conversations happen.

Hall C

Compass Ballroom

The Showcase Stadium Learning Center. Curated breakout sessions, interactive workshops, and dedicated showcase rooms — connected to the Boathouse Bar & Lounge.

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Trade Show Floors

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Educational Tracks

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Showcase Rooms

Get In Touch

Ready to be part of the future?

Whether you’re interested in attending, exhibiting, sponsoring, or speaking — we’d love to hear from you. FNIS is produced by the Future Nutra Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.







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