2026 Schedule at a Glance

2026 Summit-At-A-Glance

All times listed are Central Time Zone (CT)

Schedule subject to change

Monday, May 11, 2026

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Certificate/Certification Courses - Course Schedule

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Interactive Workshops - Workshop Schedule
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open – Welcome Reception on the Show Floor!
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 AM
Morning Education Sessions - Session Schedule
9:15 - 10:30 AM
Keynote
Keynote Presentation: Food Safety Is a Team Sport: Leading with Courage, Collaboration & Curiosity in a Changing World

A Fireside Conversation with Joan Menke-Schaenzer, Chief Quality Officer, Van Drunen Farms / FutureCeuticals, and Jesse Newman, Food Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Joan Menke-Schaenzer, Chief Quality Officer, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Hours - View Floor Plan
Lunch served each day. Join us for Education on the show floor
2:45 - 5:30 pm
Afternoon Education Sessions - Session Schedule
5:30 am - 7:00 pm
Food Safety Summit Gives Back Networking Reception
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Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:00 - 9:00 AM
Morning Education Sessions - Session Schedule
9:15 - 10:30 AM
Town Hall
14th Annual Town Hall: A Conversation with Regulators
Moderator: Gillian Kelleher, CEO, Kelleher Consultants LLC and Chair and Food Safety Summit Educational Advisory Board
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Hours - View Floor Plan
Lunch served each day. Join us for Education on the show floor
2:45 - 5:15 pm
Afternoon Education Sessions - Session Schedule