Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, VA
United States
Registration
| FEMA Member Registration Fee | |
|---|---|
| Spring Committee Meeting Registration - Includes All Events | $325 |
Meeting Location
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
703 418 1234
Hotel and Travel Information
The group room rate is $299 per night, plus tax. The group room rate is available until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, based on availability. FEMA recommends you make your room reservations as early as possible to ensure rooms are available.
Click here to reserve your room
Cancellation Policy
Only written requests received by FEMA by February 3, 2026, will receive a refund, less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for requests made after that date, and no refunds will be given for no-shows.
Substitutions
Attendee substitutions may be made at any time, provided that the substitute is from the same organization.
Photo Policy
The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States (FEMA), its affiliates or agents, may take photographs during or film portions of FEMA events. By registering for this FEMA event, you authorize FEMA, without limitation or expectation of compensation, the right to use your image and likeness in its publications, advertising or other media activities (including the internet), and waive all rights or claims you may have against the FEMA and/or any of its affiliates, agents, subsidiaries, or assignees.
Questions?
If you have any registration questions or would like to add additional registrants and/or make changes to your registration, please contact Richelle Adams at (202) 293-5800 or [email protected].
Schedule at a Glance
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Registration |
| 10:30am - 12:30pm | Regulatory Affairs Committee |
| 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Lunch Presentation with Doug McKalip: Perspectives & Analysis of Key Trade Topics Affecting the Flavor Industry |
| 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Regulatory Affairs Committee |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Networking Break |
| 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Networking Reception |
| Thursday, March 5, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 7:30am - 1:00pm | Registration |
| 7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast |
| 7:30am - 8:30am | FEMA FLI Breakfast (invite only) |
| 8:30am - 10:00am | Regulatory Affairs Committee |
| 10:15am - 12:30pm | Advocacy Session
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| 12:30pm | Box lunch departure |
Schedule is subject to change.
SPEAKERS
Lunch Speaker
Doug McKalip
Former Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR
Amb. Doug McKalip (Ret.) will provide perspective and analysis of current international trade matters for FEMA members. He will also provide an outlook on upcoming trade topics affecting the flavor industry.
FEMA’s Policy Priorities
Sarah Codrea
FEMA
This session will provide an overview of FEMA’s policy priorities for FY26-27.
What a Legislative Proposal Means for Regulatory Compliance
Tony Pavel
FEMA GC
This session will highlight the potential pathway for a legislative proposal so that regulatory professionals are armed when customers request information on ingredients that may be subject to a state bill; additionally, this session will highlight the difference between a bill to ban an ingredient and a labeling bill or GRAS bill that may require further regulatory implementation steps.
Synergy Between GR and Regulatory Professionals
Matt Lathrop
Kerry
This session will provide information on the role of a GR professional, how their role differs from a regulatory professional’s role, how they work within their company and with trade associations, and what sort of information may be helpful from their regulatory team to assist them in their role.
2026 Crystal Ball
Emily Dimiero
Cargill
This session will focus on the food ingredient policy issues that are likely be most prominent in 2026 and the role that election year politics may play.