2026 Food Advertising, Labeling, and Litigation Conference

Food Advertising, Labeling, and Litigation Conference

September, 2026 | In-Person & Virtual Event

Overview

The Food Advertising, Labeling, and Litigation Conference examines the most important developments affecting food and dietary supplement ingredients, ultra-processed foods, color additives, and related issues—and this year’s program comes at a particularly critical moment. With the administration’s focus on the MAHA agenda its implications for food policy, join FDLI for this two-day conference to better understand the issues shaping current priorities and what they may mean for industry moving forward.

Learn from and connect with government representatives and leading experts from industry, legal practice, consumer advocacy, and academics from the food and dietary supplement industries as they discuss the most pressing challenges in product advertising, labeling, and litigation. Through in-depth conversations and practical insights, this conference delivers the clarity and perspective you need in a rapidly evolving environment to stay informed, anticipate change, and engage directly with regulators and other key stakeholders in the food and dietary supplement space.

Registration will open in Spring 2026

Call For Submissions

FDLI invites you to submit a proposal for a session for the Food Advertising, Labeling, and Litigation Conference. Your submissions and input are integral to ensuring that the most timely and pertinent topics are covered at the conference. Topics should address issues relating to litigation, policy, and regulation as it impacts any and all areas of product marketing, advertising, and labeling of foods, dietary supplements, or both.

The Call for Proposals will be open through March 16, 2026.

Proposal Submission Guidelines

Proposed topics should be at an advanced level.
Proposals should provide important details and context: why the topic is important, who is affected, and relevant regulatory, legislation, guidance, or newsworthy developments.
As a neutral convener, FDLI prefers topics that include multiple perspectives, including government, industry, private attorneys, academics, and public interest.
FDLI prefers submissions to include a reasonably detailed and thoughtful title for and description of the proposed session.

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.
Q: 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?
- A: 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

March 16, 2026: Call for Proposals closes.
June 2026: Those who submitted proposals will be notified of their submission’s status.

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