SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change
Monday, October 19, 2026 |
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| 10:00AM – 12:00PM | FEMA Trade Capacity Building Workshop: Import Coding & the HTSUS System Moderated by Doug McKalip, Former Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR FEMA Trade Consultant, former Ambassador Doug McKalip will moderate a panel discussion aimed to assist flavor companies navigate the complicated world of import code selection. The harmonized tariff schedule has dozens of chapters and literally thousands of individual coding options. Guest speakers will share best practices, answer questions, and provide ideas to help build FEMA member expertise in this important aspect of international trade and supply chain management. |
| 12:00PM – 1:00PM | Lunch |
| 12:00PM – 1:00PM | FEMA FLI Lunch - Invitation Only |
| 1:00PM – 1:15PM | Opening Remarks/Welcome |
| 1:15PM – 2:45PM | Supply Chain Sustainability Committee Meeting Speaker TBD |
| 2:45PM – 3:00PM | Break |
| 3:00PM – 4:30PM | Science Affairs Committee Meeting Speaker TBD |
| 5:15PM – 6:00PM | First Time Attendee/FEMA FLI & New Member Reception – Invitation Only |
| 6:00PM – 8:00PM | Morristown Muster: A Revolutionary Evening Learn about Morristown’s revolutionary past at this FEMA dinner social. Enjoy networking fun at this indoor dinner function. Includes a buffet dinner and an open bar. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
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| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | Hot Topics Breakfast |
| 9:00AM – 10:15AM 9:00AM – 9:30AM 9:30AM – 10:15AM | General Session • International Trade — The Current State of Flavor Material Sourcing and the Pathway Ahead Doug McKalip, Former Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR • How the November Elections Might Impact Food Policy Speaker TBC This panel discussion features food industry association government affairs experts who will share their thoughts on the upcoming mid-term and gubernatorial elections and how the outcomes might impact food policy and the federal and state levels. What will happen to MAHA? Will next legislators refocus their priorities, or double-down on food? |
| 10:15AM – 10:30AM | Break |
| 10:30AM – 11:45AM | General Session Speakers TBC |
| 11:45AM – 12:00PM | Break |
| 12:00PM – 1:00PM | Award Luncheon: Excellence in Flavor Science Award Winner |
| 1:00PM – 5:00PM | Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting |
| 5:30PM – 7:00PM | Networking Reception |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
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| 7:00AM – 8:00AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00AM – 10:00AM | Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting (continued) |