Preview the 2026 schedule as it takes shape. More details coming soon!
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Registration Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby (13 St.) |
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Exhibitor Move-In
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby, Halls A-B |
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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CLFP Board of Directors' Meeting
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Gardenia Ballroom |
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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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CLFP Board and Exhibitor Reception
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Magnolia Ballroom
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Registration Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby (13 St.) |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Kick-Off Session: Is California the Future of Food? How We Turn Today's Pressures into Tomorrow's Global Advantage For more information please click here. Dave Donnan SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 2-4, West Lobby |
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Trade Show Floor Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Halls A-B
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| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Trump 2.0: Promise to Practice - MAHA and Its Impact on the Food Industry This presentation will explore the impacts of the executive MAHA agenda. Speakers: Trent Norris, Hogan Lovells US LLP SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Update on the California Public Utilities Commission This presentation will cover key actions at the CPUC that will impact energy rates in the food processing industry. Speaker: Andy Brown, Biering & Brown LLP SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | NCIFT Luncheon: Moisture Management Made Simple: Controlling Water for Shelf-Stable Food Quality and Safety. A practical, science-based guide for processors of dried and low-moisture foods. Water is one of the most powerful, and misunderstood, ingredients in shelf- stable foods. From spray-dried dairy powders and nuts to dried foods, and plant-based products, how water behaves directly impacts texture, shelf-life, safety, adn profitability. For more information click here. Speaker: Zachary Cartright, AQUALAB by Addium. SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Meeting Room 2 (Up the Escalators) |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 2026 Water Quality Regulatory Update: Industrial Stormwater General Permit Discussion of the impending update of the Statewide General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated wiht Industrial Activities. Speaker: Olivia Wright SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Labor Law and Legislative Update This session will provide food producers with a clear overview of new laws affecting employment policies, compliance requirements and workforce management. Make sure you are in compliance with all of the new California laws and regulations that affect you with key insights into legislative/regulatory changes. Speaker: Ben Ebbink, Partner, Fisher Phillips LLC SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
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Harnessing AI for Food Safety and Quality
This presentation will discuss how Artificial Intellegence (AI) is transforming food safety and quality management by shifting from a reactive approach to one that is predictive. Speaker: Tom Jones, Safe Food Alliance SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Implications of SB 54 on Food Packaging in California
This presentation will cover the latest update s on the enactment of SB54 and how it will impact the food industry. Speaker: Adam Reagle SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Happy Hour on Trade Show Floor
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Halls A-B, CLFP Lounge, Capital Lounge, Midtown Lounge |
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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CLFP Supplier Host Council Silent Auction & Reception - Click here for more information.
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 2-4
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Thursday, February 5, 2026
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Registration Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby (13 St.) |
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9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Trade Show Floor Open
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, West Lobby, Halls A-B |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 50 FDAs: How State Laws are Disrupting the Food Industry Speaker: Natalie Rainer, K&L Gates SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Sustainability in Food Production- Water and Waste Treatment From reducing demand of fresh water to generating and using biogas at the end of the manufacturing process, Xylem helps customers in the food processing industry meet sustainability goals. With our ability to manage your water processes Xylem can help design the water reuse systems that work best for your facility including specific technologies like reverse osmosis, nanobubbles or crystallization. Speaker: Avi Avantika, Xylem SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Flex your ERP: How Modern, Adaptable Systems Help Food Processors Win in Volatile TImes Speaker: Annette Grotz, SAGE SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Hall A |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Happy Hour on Trade Show Floor SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Halls A-B, Capital Lounge, Midtown Lounge |