2021 Food & Agribusiness National Conference

Join Us for This Virtual Event

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Overview

Food and agribusiness sectors face multiple challenges in the year ahead, including shifting political priorities, fluid trade relationships, and advancements in technologies, as well as increased scrutiny from consumers and regulators alike. Delve into these and other issues that are top of mind for industry stakeholders. This dynamic, full-day conference will feature engaging plenary sessions and interactive panel discussions on a wide range of topics relevant to your business.

Faegre Drinker's Food & Agribusiness National Conference will convene national leaders across the food and agribusiness industry to share their insights on the latest trends and hot topics. Plenary speakers include FDA Senior Advisor for Policy Sharon Lindan Mayl, Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen and Partners in Food Solutions Co-founder and CEO Jeff Dykstra. Our speakers will share their unique insights and perspectives on food safety regulations, international food partnerships, environmental issues and more.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network and participate in multiple breakout sessions.

Food Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution Track Topics:

Manufacturing and Marketing of Dietary Supplements: How the Two Interplay More Than You Might Think
The Latest FDA and USDA Regulations and Enforcement Trends
New Foods and Technology
The Latest 'Watch Out' Labeling and Marketing Claims That Plaintiffs Are Challenging

Agribusiness Track Topics:

Biofuels: Strategies for Riding the Rollercoaster Into the Future and Best Practices for Surviving Industry Volatility
Environmental Justice and Agriculture: Understanding Regulatory and Enforcement Priorities
Legal Trends and Issues in Agricultural Product Litigation and Regulation
Lessons Learned About Finance and Restructuring From COVID-19: The Expected and Unexpected Financial Effects on Food and Agriculture From the Pandemic

General Interest Track Topics:

Antitrust Pitfalls During Due Diligence: Best-Practice Compliance in a Politically Aggressive Era
Carbon Markets 411
Investing Du Jour: What’s on the Menu for Food and Ag Investing and M&A?
What’s Cooking With International Trade?

Registration Fee

Virtual: $195
Faegre Drinker Clients: Complimentary

Have a scheduling conflict? Register for the live event, and we'll send you the on-demand recording shortly after the broadcast date.

Questions? Please contact Angela Wood or call +1 303 607 3662.

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Continuing Education Credit

Please note that credit information will be updated continuously leading up to the program date. Please check back for updated information closer to the event date.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (Faegre Drinker) has been certified by the New York Continuing Legal Education Board, the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board, and the Illinois Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. Faegre Drinker is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal Judicial Education Committee and a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. Faegre Drinker is an Approved Sponsor with the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education and an accredited provider approved by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE.

In addition, we intend to apply for CLE credit in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska; however, no applications have been submitted yet or are pending at this time.