2026 FDLI Annual Conference

Your voice and expertise are essential in crafting a dynamic and timely program. By submitting your proposal, you have an important opportunity to help shape an event that fosters meaningful dialogue that’s relevant to your industry. We are seeking unique perspectives that can make a valuable impact. This is your chance to influence conversations that address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing FDA-regulated industries.

Proposal Submission Guidelines

• Topics should be at an advanced level.
• Topics that include a variety of perspectives and viewpoints, including government, industry, private attorneys, academics, and public interest are preferred.
• We prefer submissions to include a reasonably detailed and thoughtful title for and description of the proposed session.
• FDLI encourages proposals that align with our commitment to supporting, promoting, and celebrating inclusivity in the food and drug law profession.

Submissions FAQ

• Q: Am I limited in the number of proposals I can submit?
  • A: Multiple submissions from the same person or organization are welcome; however, each proposal requires its own form.
• Q: How will my submission be reviewed?
  • A: All submissions are blinded before being reviewed by the Conference Planning Committee. All submissions are treated as recommendations, and proposals may be modified or combined by FDLI to best suit the needs of the conference.
• Q: Do all items in my proposal need to be in final form?
  • A: No—Your proposal does not need to be in final form. A proposal can and will likely be updated by the Committee to include the newest or most up-to-date information as relevant for the FDLI audience.
• Should I reach out to speakers I suggest in advance of submitting my proposal?
  • A: Suggested speakers should not be invited in advance—sessions are often combined and we cannot guarantee that suggested speakers will be included.
• Q: Can I email you my submission?
  • All submissions must be received through the submission portal.
• Q: If my topic is selected, do I get to speak? Do I have to speak if my topic is selected?
  • A: Speaking opportunities are generally reserved for FDLI members. If your topic is selected, you will be invited to speak if you are interested; however, speaking is not a requirement to submit a topic.
• Q: How will I know if my submission is accepted?
  • A: You will be notified of the status of your submission approximately three months before the conference date.

Proposal Submission Timeline

• November 3, 2025: Call for Proposals closes.
• February 2026: Those who submitted proposals will be notified of their submission’s status.