Following the success of its inaugural menopause summit in New York City last year, The Swell and wellness brand Stripes will hold a West Coast-based symposium on March 11 in Santa Monica, CA.

The Swell is an online community and learning platform for 40-plus demographic. Stripes was founded by actor Naomi Watts in partnership with Amyris.

The symposium will explore of the latest science, advice, humor, and wisdom on all things menopause. Experts on the docket include Dr. Avrum Bluming, Carol Tavris, Arthur Brooks, Dr. Ellen Vora and Molly Ringwald who will be involved in the event's mini-talks, panel discussions, audience roundtables and a dose of comedy followed by cocktails, according to organizers.

Topics will range from the biology of menopause, your brain on menopause, the culture of menopause around the world and more.

“We saw the impact The New Pause symposium had in facilitating much needed conversations around menopause in New York and I'm thrilled to bring developing insights from brilliant minds to California, too. It'll be a day of science, advice, humor and wisdom on all facets of the topic,” said Watts. “The momentum around menopause is finally growing and we're thrilled to be partnering with The Swell in creating a safe space to discuss best ways to navigate the journey.”