The Washington Conference

Schedule of Events

Monday, June 9, 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Volunteer Leadership Meetings

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

IFPA 2025 Policy Priorities for Congress 

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Advocacy Bootcamp Happy Hour for New Attendees

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Welcome to DC: Washington Conference Opening Reception 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

7:45 AM - 9:00 AM

State of the Fresh Nation Breakfast & Address

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Congressional Meetings Help Desk Open

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

The Power of Advocacy: Policy Impacting Your Bottom Line

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

What You Need to Know: Congressional Meetings Logistics & Schedule Distribution

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Advocate for Fresh on Capitol Hill: Focus on Policy Priorities

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

The Power of Advocacy Luncheon & Awards

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Advocate for Fresh on Capitol Hill:  U.S. House of Representatives

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Joy of Fresh on Capitol Hill

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Return on Influence: FreshPAC Reception & Dinner

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Women’s Fresh Perspectives: Focus on Advocacy Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Keynote Address

9:30 AM - 10:15 PM

Congressional Meetings Help Desk Open

10:30 AM - 12:30 AM

Advocate for Fresh on Capitol Hill: U.S. Senate  

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Power of Fresh: Focus on Food Safety and Regulation (OPTIONAL)