5 industry all-stars to select the 2018 Expo East Pitch-Slam winner

The Natural Products Expo East Pitch-Slam competitions focus on early stage innovation and mission-forward companies promoting business as a force for good. At Natural Products Expo East 2018, an influential panel of judges brings years of expertise, dynamic perspective and diverse backgrounds to evaluate each team and select the Expo East 2018 Pitch-Slam winner. At the Expo East Pitch-Slam Semi-Finals and Finals competitions at Natural Products Expo East 2018, these five all-stars will give real-time advice and feedback to eight lucky brands to help them build on the most important elements of their story and deliver the perfect pitch.

In addition to our judge team, we have eight fantastic mentors who will give their time and expertise to selecting this year's semi-finalist lineup.

Expo East Pitch-Slam Semi-Finals Competition 
What: Watch Pitch-Slam companies try to impress the judges with their business pitches.
When: 5-6 p.m. Sept. 12 (following the Natural Products Business School)
Where: Hilton, Key Ballroom 7/8

Expo West Pitch-Slam Finals Competition & Party
What: Watch the pitches and stay to network with investors, brands and service providers.
When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 13
Where: Hilton, Key Ballroom 7/8