Where Science Meets Commercial Strategy
Clinical evidence is no longer simply a regulatory requirement or a scientific validation exercise. In today's competitive nutraceutical, dietary supplement, functional food and consumer health markets, credible clinical evidence can influence claims, consumer trust, product differentiation, retail positioning, investment decisions and long-term brand value.
But generating evidence is only part of the equation.
How can companies design clinical research that not only stands up to scientific and regulatory scrutiny, but also creates measurable commercial value?
The Evidence Roundtable, hosted by Vedic Lifesciences, brings together scientific, regulatory, legal, investment, innovation and industry leaders for an intimate discussion on how companies can turn clinical research into a genuine commercial advantage.
Taking place one day before SupplySide Global 2026 in Las Vegas, this invitation-led roundtable will explore the critical link between clinical evidence, claims substantiation, regulatory strategy, product positioning and commercial growth.
Why Attend The Evidence Roundtable?
This roundtable will examine how organizations can think about clinical research differently - from study design and endpoints to claims strategy, regulatory considerations, product positioning, investment value and consumer relevance.
Participants will gain perspectives from leaders across the nutraceutical and consumer health ecosystem on:
Designing clinical trials with commercial objectives in mind
Translating clinical evidence into meaningful product claims
Strengthening claims substantiation through human clinical research
Balancing scientific credibility with commercial relevance
Understanding FDA and FTC considerations around health claims
Avoiding gaps between clinical research, regulatory strategy and marketing
Understanding how evidence can influence product valuation and investment decisions
Building stronger science-backed positioning for nutraceutical and dietary supplement brands
Connecting R&D outcomes with retailer, consumer and market expectations
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Turning Clinical Research into a Commercial Advantage
Clinical research can do more than demonstrate that a product works.
When thoughtfully designed, it can help answer questions that matter across the entire commercialization journey:
Does the evidence support the intended claim?
Is the study relevant to the target consumer?
Can the findings differentiate the product in a crowded market?
Will the evidence withstand regulatory and legal scrutiny?
Can credible clinical data strengthen investor or acquisition conversations?
Our expert panel will explore these questions from multiple perspectives — bringing together science, regulation, law, commercialization, investment, innovation, and product development.
Expert Panel
Event Agenda
Welcome & Context Setting
Expert Presentations
Industry Partner Introductions
Expert Panel & Audience Q&A
Networking & Refreshments
An Intimate Forum for Meaningful Discussion
With a limited audience, The Evidence Roundtable is designed to encourage candid, high-value discussion rather than a traditional conference presentation format.
The session brings together professionals involved in:
Clinical research and development
Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
Functional foods and consumer health
Regulatory affairs
Claims substantiation
Product development
Marketing and commercialization
Investment and M&A
Scientific and innovation strategy
Hosted by Vedic Lifesciences
For more than 25 years, Vedic Lifesciences has specialized in clinical research and evidence generation for nutraceutical, dietary supplement, functional food, herbal, probiotic and consumer wellness products. From clinical trial design and execution to claims substantiation and evidence strategy, Vedic Lifesciences helps companies generate credible human evidence designed around both scientific objectives and real-world commercial needs.
Every Claim is a Lie… Until You Prove It.
Who Should Attend?
The Evidence Roundtable is particularly relevant for:
Nutraceutical & Supplement Brands: Looking to differentiate products through credible clinical evidence.
Ingredient Companies: Seeking to substantiate functionality, health benefits, and commercial claims.
R&D and Scientific Teams: Developing clinical research strategies aligned with product and business objectives.
Regulatory & Legal Professionals: Evaluating claims substantiation and regulatory risk.
Marketing & Commercial Teams: Looking to translate scientific evidence into compelling market positioning.
Investors & Strategic Partners: Assessing how evidence can contribute to product and company value.
Innovation & Product Development Leaders: Building the next generation of science- backed consumer health products.
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