We did not make the decision to host this event without the careful consideration of the health and safety of our community, and the local community in Philadelphia. We partnered with an outside data modeling agency, Epistemix, the official partners of the CDC and the WHO, to model the risk associated with hosting the event and to determine ideal mitigation measures to ensure those who are able to join us in Philadelphia are as safe as possible. Their forecasting shows that with our mitigation measures in place, including the sampling that will take place at the event, attending Expo East will be safer than participating in other community activities such as going to the grocery store, with risk reduced by 78%.

By creating and enforcing the health and safety and sampling guidelines for Expo East, we will be able to host the show safely and successfully for those who can and want to attend the event in person. With the endorsement of the Philadelphia Health Department and Epistemix, we are confidently moving forward with the event and hope to see you there!

Epistemix data shows that B2B events like Expo East are not a significant driver of COVID cases in a given location (the most consequential factor is local vaccination coverage).

No. We are committed to safely gathering the natural and organic industry at Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia, September 28 - October 1 and have no intention of cancelling or postponing the event. 

Given the projected attendance and size of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, there will be no limitations and we are very fortunate to be moving into the PCC which we previously selected for their expansive space capacities and opportunity for growth.  The larger facility allows for the appropriate density management and distancing measures. 

No, sampling is a critical component of the show. We’ll have two different categories of food sampling. The first category is a manufactured sealed sample which will not require any specific provisions, outside of the overall show policies. The second is an open sample (prepared or cooked) which must be served in individual portions and will require gloves, a facemask, a hairnet, a sneeze guard or food cover, and hand washing and sanitation kits. 

More details on children in attendance and childcare can be found here.