Preview the 2025 schedule as it takes shape. More details coming soon!
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Registration Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby (13 St.) |
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Exhibitor Move-In
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby, Halls A-B |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Labor and Workplace Issue Workshop - Click here for more information Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Compagno Room |
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1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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CLFP Board of Directors' Meeting
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Gardenia Ballroom |
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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CLFP Board and Exhibitor Reception
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Magnolia Ballroom
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Registration Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby (13 St.) |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Kick-Off Session - Speaker Tim Gard - Click here for more information Laughter Becomes You SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 1-3, West Lobby |
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Trade Show Floor Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Halls A-B
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| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | What's on the Regulatory Compliance Horizon? FDA and GFSI Updates to Food Manufacturers In this presentation, Food Safety Initiative Founder Zahra Karim, will give a high-level overview of several industry updates covering the new PCQI2.0 Curriculum launching January 1, 2025 and reflecting FDA's current thinking on the Preventative Controls for Human Foods Rule; the release of SQF Ed.10, BRCGS Packaging Material Issue 7, Gluten Free Issue 4 and more. There are a lot of new updates to keep up with, so be sure to come in ready with questions. Speakers: Zahra Karim SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Ensuring Adequate Coverage for Physical Damage and Business Interruption Caused by Cyber Incidents In today's digital age, the repercussions of a cyber incident transcend data loss, often leading to tangible physical damage and significant business interruption. This presentation meticulously examines the evolving landscape of cyber risk, shedding light on the often-overlooked physical consequences of such incidents. Our experts will guide you through the critical aspects of assessing your current insurance coverage to ensure that it adequately protects against both the digital and physical fallout of cyber threats. Speaker: Jeanna Madlener, Woodruff Sawyer SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 2024 - 2025 Water Quality Regulatory Updates Topics include the impending update of the Statewide Industrial General Permit for Stormwater Discharges, drinking water regulatory priorities, including litigation filed earlier this month by small drinking water systems challenging the State Water Board's Maximum Contaminant Limit for Hexavalent Chromium, and Ste Water Board Fees for Waste Discharge Requirements. Speakers: Jeff Sickenger and Olivia Wright, KP Public Affairs SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | NCIFT Luncheon: Enhancing the Functional Properties of Plant-Based Protein Sources through Modifications to Their Protein Chemist As storage proteins, plant-based proteins have a large and compact structures that limit their applications in food products. High-pressure processing techniques for the modification structure of plant-based protein thus to improve functionality will be discussed. Speaker: Yixiang Xu, Ph.D., USDA-ARS SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Meeting Room 1 (Up the Escalators) |
| 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM | How AFCO and EcoClear can help with Food Safety and Energy Efficiency EcoClear is a division of AFCO that specializes in the cleaning of hanging evaporators, evaporative condensers and air handling units. We have a 3-step process that cleans, sanitizes and protects this equipment. we use a proprietary chemical that is soft metal safe to treat the fins on the equipment that helps to help the equipment clean longer. this aids in both energy efficiency and food safety. Speaker: Brad Walter, EcoClear, AFCO SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Food Waste Management for Food Processors - Case Studies Innovative Waste Management will look at a few case studies of different food waste streams and their recycling channels. This will include fruit, vegetable, and berry pomace, and other food processing byproducts that are diverted to digesters, compost, animal feed, and newer technologies coming to market. Speaker: Dave Russick, IWR SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
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Energy Supply and Regulation
Megan Somogyi will discuss the current state of energy supply and regulatory issues in California. Topics will range from the future of natural gas, shortfalls in local electric capacity, and electric utility infrastructure and service connection issues, to the state's decarbonization goals. Speaker: Megan Somogyi, Downey Brand SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
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2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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California Packaging Recycling Update
Natalie Rainer, a food regulatory partner in the San Francisco office of K&L Gates, will provide an update on new California laws affecting packaging and recycled content, as well as an overview of California's and other states' Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR Laws. Speaker: Natalie Rainer, K&L Gates, LLP SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Happy Hour on Trade Show Floor
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Halls A-B, CLFP Lounge, KeyBank Lounge, Net at Work Lounge |
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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CLFP Supplier Host Council Silent Auction & Reception - Click here for more information
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Gardenia/Camellia Ballrooms
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Thursday, February 6, 2025
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Registration Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby (13 St.) |
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9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Trade Show Floor Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby, Halls A-B |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Artificial Intelligence Panel This Panel of Artificial Intelligence experts and leaders will discuss how new technological developments will affect the food production and processing industry. Important topics will include: development of laws and regulations, labor impacts, employee education, and funding opportunities. Speaker: TBD SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Happy Hour on Trade Show Floor SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Halls A-B, KeyBank Lounge, Net at Work Lounge |