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SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change
Monday, October 25, 2021 |
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| 10:00AM – 10:30AM ET | First Time Attendee & New Member Welcome Session – Invitation Only |
| 11:00AM ET – 12:00PM ET | Opening Session • Fall Symposium Kickoff & Opening Remarks by FEMA President Keynote Speaker The Bigger Picture: Business Lessons from the Movies, TV & Popular Culture Presented by Michael Sansolo |
| 1:00PM – 2:15PM ET | FEMA Programs & Services • Membership Services Committee • Advocacy & Awareness Committee The Psychology of Food Choices William K. Hallman, Ph.D. |
| 2:30PM – 3:15PM ET | Presentation of FEMA Excellence in Flavor Science Award Chemical, Physicochemical and Sensory Dimensions of the Flavor of Distilled Spirits Presented by Dr. Keith Cadwallader |
| 3:30PM - 5:00PM ET | Science Affairs Committee Overview of the Toxicology Testing used for GHS Human Health Hazard Labeling Presented by Christopher Choi |
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 |
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| 10:00AM – 10:30AM ET | Coffee Chat Drop in to catch up with fellow industry colleagues |
| 10:45AM – 11:45AM ET | General Session Taste and Smell Loss in the Post-COVID Era: The Changing Face of Flavor Perception Presented by Dr. Nancy Rawson |
| 12:00PM – 1:00PM ET | Committee Connections Lunch Learn about FEMA committees & volunteer opportunities |
| 1:15PM – 2:45PM ET | Supply Chain Sustainability Committee Worldwide Supply Chain Shortages and Their Impact on the Food Industry Presented by Tom Madrecki Madagascar Vanilla Policy Developments and Implications for Farmer Livelihoods Presented by Don Seville |
| 3:00PM – 5:00PM ET | Regulatory Affairs Committee • North America Subcommittee • Alcohol Subcommittee |
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 |
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| 10:00AM – 10:30AM ET | Coffee Chat Drop in to catch up with fellow industry colleagues |
| 11:00AM – 12:00PM ET | Hot Topics Presentation Challenging Flavor Claims – A Litigation Update Presented by Joanna Drake |
| 12:30PM – 2:30PM ET | Regulatory Affairs Committee • International Subcommittee |
| 3:00PM – 4:00PM ET | General Session Open Channels: Working Together to Address Supply Chain Impacts - COVID-19 and Beyond Presented by FEMA Consumer Product Companies and Regulatory Affairs Committees |
| 4:15PM – 5:00PM ET | Safety on Tap hosted by the Occupational Safety & Health Subcommittee Designed for OSH & EHS professionals to receive updates on hot topics, share learnings, and discuss issues they face each day. |
Thursday, October 28, 2021 |
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| 11:00AM – 1:00PM ET | Consumer Product Companies Committee Open to consumer product company representatives and FEMA committee chairs only |