SCHEDULE





Monday, October 21, 2024

7:30AM – 5:30PMRegistration
9:00AM – 1:00PMCitrus Workshop
9:00AM – 9:05AM• Welcome
- George Southworth, FEMA Executive Director
9:05AM – 9:50AM• Citrus Market Perspectives
- Richie Pisano, Citrus and Allied Essences, Ltd.
9:50AM – 10:45AM• Impacts to Citrus Quality
- Rich Hoffman, Berjé
10:45AM – 11:00AMBreak
11:00AM – 11:45AM• Citrus Value Chain Discussion
- Bill Scheiner, Döhler North America
- Denver Christopher, Citrus and Allied Essences, Ltd.
- Erik Speer, Global Vice President Essentials, ADM
- Gillian Bleimann, Berjé (Moderator)
11:45AM – 12:15PMLunch
12:15PM – 1:00PM• Sustainable Citrus
- John Lin, Evera Ingredients
1:00PM – 1:15PMBreak
1:15PM – 2:45PMSupply Chain Sustainability Committee
2:45PM – 3:00PMBreak
3:00PM – 4:30PMScience Affairs Committee
• Presentation on the FEMA Sensory Science Subcommittee Whitepaper on Mouthfeel
- Tanya Ditschun, Ph.D., dsm-firmenich
5:30PM – 6:00PMFirst Time Attendee, FEMA FLI & New Member Reception – Invitation Only
6:00PM – 9:00PMA World Tour of Flavor: FEMA Dinner Social


Tuesday, October 22, 2024

7:00AM – 5:00PMRegistration
8:15AM – 9:45AMBreakfast with Speaker
• The Political Pulse: Understanding Today’s Changing Landscape
- Charlie Cook, Renowned Political Analyst
9:45AM – 10:00AMBreak
10:00AM – 11:30AMGeneral Session
• Navigating the Global Pesticide Regulatory Landscape
- Dr. Manojit Basu, CropLife America
• A Sense of Monell
- Ben Smith, Ph.D., Monell Chemical Senses Center
- Linda J. Flammer, Ph.D., Monell Chemical Senses Center
• Panel Session on Flavor Innovation
- Ben Smith, Ph.D., Monell Chemical Senses Center
- Linda J. Flammer, Ph.D., Monell Chemical Senses Center
- Devin Peterson, Ph.D., The Ohio State University
- Joan Harvey, Bell Flavors & Fragrances (Moderator)
11:30AM – 11:45AMPresident’s Remarks
- Paul Graham, President & CEO, Döhler North America, and FEMA President
11:45AM – 12:00PMBreak
12:00PM – 1:00PMLunch and Presentation with Excellence in Flavor Science Award Winner
• Current Trends in Flavor Research – Learnings from the Past – Building for the Future
- Gerhard Krammer, Ph.D, Symrise AG, 2024 Award Honoree
1:00PM – 5:00PMRegulatory Affairs Committee
5:30PM – 7:00PMNetworking Reception


Wednesday, October 23, 2024

8:00AM – 8:30AMBreakfast
8:30AM – 10:00AMRegulatory Affairs Committee
10:00AM – 11:00AMConsumer Product Companies Committee - Open to Consumer Product Company Representatives
and FEMA Committee Chairs Only