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D o w n o n t h e F a r m [ 86 ] • DAYSPA • may 2017 The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced several of the speakers and honorees for its 27th annual ISPA Conference & Expo, set to take place October 16-18 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The theme of this year's conference is "Ignite." Known for her 2012 TED Talk "Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are," Harvard Business School and Harvard School of Public Health professor Amy Cuddy will serve as the conference's opening keynote speaker. She will tackle the topics of nonverbal behavior, prejudice and stereotyping, the balance of trustworthiness and strength, and the ways in which people can aff ect their own thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Day two's keynote speaker will be Daniel H. Pink , bestselling author of A Whole New Mind, Drive and To Sell is Human. In 2015, Pink was named by Thinkers 50 as one of the top 10 business thinkers in the world and was host and co-executive producer of "Crowd Control," a National Geographic Channel television series about human behavior. This year, ISPA will be honoring Mary Wisnom , Ph.D., a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University with more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with the Dedicated Contributor award. The accolade is given to active ISPA members who have contributed signifi cantly to the growth of the association. This year's Visionary Award, which honors people in the spa industry who have made major impacts on the positive movement of health and wellness over the lifetime of their careers, will be handed to Sue Harmsworth . As the chairman and founder of ESPA International, Harmsworth has been responsible for the design, development and management of more than 200 spas in 60 countries. To fi nd out more about the conference, visit attendispa.com. IN ANTICIPATION OF ISPA in the news industry headlines AMY CUDDY MARY WISNOM SUE HARMSWORTH DANIEL H. PINK H E A L I N G N E W S H ungarian-rooted Éminence Organic Skin Care will soon be offering tours of its Certifi ed Organic Farm, located a three-hour drive from Budapest. The farm tours, available by appointment only starting this summer, will give guests an opportunity to interact with the birthplace of Éminence's formulas and learn about the process of incorporating Certifi ed Organic fruits, herbs, vegetables and fl owers into skincare products. The experts behind the brand are hoping to teach future generations about the importance of healthy nutrition, organic farming and the positive impact of lifelong wellness—a message the pros will send out through cultural events and educational visits held at the farm. "Over the years, we've had a signifi cant number of inquiries from people wanting to visit our farms," says company president and founder Boldijarre Koronczay. "We wanted to respond to this demand and make one of our farms a family-friendly tribute to our Hungarian heritage, celebrate our love for our country, infuse the farm with traditional cultural motifs, and provide education about certifi ed organic ingredients." The effort has already been honored with awards such as Garden of the Year by Szep Kertek, and staff members were given accolades including Certifi ed Organic Farmer of the Year and Landscape Architect of the Year by the Biokultura Association and Magyar Tajepiteszek Szovetsege Association, respectively. Learn more at eminenceorganicfarm.com. wn n th arm Natural skincare company Dr. Hauschka Skin Care is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Developed and launched by two Austrians—chemist Rudolf Hauschka, and esthetician and anthroposophist Elisabeth Sigmund—the brand has grown into a collection of more than 140 face, body and bath products and makeup, and will expand to 170 SKUs by the end of 2017. The entire line is 100% certifi ed natural by NATRUE and free of synthetic fragrances, dyes and preservatives, mineral oils, parabens, silicones and PEG. Last year saw three major milestones for the holistic company: the new Dr. Hauschka Med Skin Care and Med Oral Care collections were unveiled, and Martina Joseph was announced as CEO. Joseph, whose previous roles include general manager for Bliss North America and U.S. vice president of sales and national sales manager for Jurlique, says: "From its very foundation our whole company was built to continue a healing mission; our top priority is to maintain the quality and assortment of products in order to serve those who need them. We know that people are counting on us to be around for another 50 years and beyond, and we intend to be there." Ageless Beauty