2026 FDLI Annual Conference

May 6–7, 2026 | Washington, DC & Virtual Event

Overview

Save the date for the 2026 FDLI Annual Conference, the premier event for the food and drug law community! Our conference provides a unique opportunity to delve into the complex legal, regulatory, compliance, and policy issues currently impacting FDA-regulated industry. Join experts from federal government, industry, the private bar, patient and consumer advocacy groups, consulting organizations, and academia as the FDLI community  gathers for the event of the year!
 

Conference Highlights

  • Hear FDA’s strategic priorities directly from the FDA Commissioner and other key leaders within the agency and Health and Human Services invited to speak
  • Join high-level colleagues in food and drug law to hear different viewpoints, shape policy, and advance understanding
  • Participate in over 30 sessions covering the latest in legal, regulatory, compliance, policy, marketing, and related issues to enjoy targeted for your key interests
  • Learn from more than 100 well-known officials and experts
  • Hear about the Top Cases in Food and Drug Law
  • Network and build relationships with seasoned legal, regulatory, compliance, policy, and government professionals

Register

Register by 12/19/2025 and Save

$2,099

Members

$2,499

Non-Members

Industry

$1,799

Members

$2,199

Non-Members

Government &
Association

$1,299

Members

$1,499

Non-Members

Public/Patient Org
& Academic

$599

Members

$699

Non-Members

Student

Free

Members

$699

Non-Members

Call for Proposals

FDLI and the Conference Planning Committee thanks those who participated in the Call for Proposals. The input received from industry stakeholders helps us plan a timely program. If you submitted a proposal, you will be notified of the status of your proposal in February 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Cathy Scolieri for more information.

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Planning Committee

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Kalah Auchincloss
Co-Chair
Auchincloss Legal

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Sharon Mayl
Co-Chair
DLA Piper LLP (US)

Committee Members

Anna K. Abram, Akin
Laura J. Akowuah, Cooley LLP
John Claud, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, PC
Andrea G. Ferrenz, The Campbell’s Company
Eric Fish, ProPharma Group
Jack C. Garvey, Compliance Architects LLC
Lewis A. Grossman, American University
Dorothy K. Hatsukami, University of Minnesota
Matthew Hegreness, Covington & Burling LLP
Jeremiah J. Kelly, Venable LLP
Coleen E. Klasmeier, Roche Diagnostics/BMC
Paige Magness, Altria Client Services LLC
Rachael G. Pontikes, Blank Rome, LLP
Margaret (Mimi) Foster Riley, University of Virginia
Schevon Salmon, K&L Gates LLP
Ariel Seeley, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Lance L. Shea, Foley Hoag LLP
Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Stuart TenHoor, Stuart TenHoor Legal Search
Rachel Turow, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
James Wabby, AbbVie
Jennifer Zachary, Merck & Co., Inc.
Jessica Zeller, Edwards Lifesciences LLC