September 26-28 - Washington, DC

The Washington Conference

Name: The Washington Conference
Start: 2022-09-26T04:00:00+00:00
End: 2022-09-28T04:00:00+00:00

The Washington Conference is the annual event that unites the fresh produce industry to address our most pressing public policy matters. Industry members will come together September 26-28 to make their voices heard on key policy and regulatory issues that impact the industry, such as food safety, nutrition policy, immigration, labor, infrastructure and transportation. Demand change and action!

Why Attend?

Shape a better business future. Join hundreds of industry peers and pivotal policymakers whose decisions today will directly affect the fresh fruit and vegetable industry tomorrow for the most powerful week of the year.

Check out the schedule

Who Attends?

Unite with the entire fresh fruit and vegetable industry in all stages of their careers — from executives to aspiring leaders and even newcomers to the global fresh produce supply chain.

Get Involved

Stay tuned for information on sponsorship opportunities at Washington Conference.

Contact Erin Hutchison

First Time Attendees

Don’t be intimidated if it’s your first time in Washington! Our Produce Advocacy Bootcamp will offer simple and effective strategies to make your voice heard, an in-depth review of key issues and tips on making your congressional meetings both memorable and impactful.

March on Capitol Hill

“Fresh produce week” is your opportunity to deliver a powerful message to help shape decisions made in Washington that directly impact your business. Attendees will engage in strategic, face to face dialogue with key members of Congress, their staff and top regulatory officials.

Share our industry’s message and educate the nation’s top policymakers on the importance of the full supply chain of fresh fruits and vegetables and the sector’s impact on jobs, growth and consumer demand.

Registration Rates

Member Rate: $795
Group Rate (3+): $695
Spouse/Companion/Student: $350
Government/Academia Rate: $75
Non-Member Rate: $995

Apply for the Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship

Do you work for a family business and want to attend The Washington Conference for free? Up to four recipients will receive complimentary travel, hotel and registrations.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 5, 2022.

Learn more & apply

Thank you to our 2022 sponsors

Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Book Housing by Aug. 30

What attendees are saying

“The Washington Conference is absolutely the greatest tool our produce industry has at its disposal when talking about policy and regulatory change for the benefit of the entire fresh produce supply chain. From seed to table, The Washington Conference is the singular platform that brings our entire industry together to speak up as an entire community at once, to fight for changes that we all need for our businesses to stay sustainable for the long term.”

Bret Erickson

Sr. VP for Business Affairs

Little Bear Produce

“We all attend a number of events throughout the year. However, the Washington Conference is the only platform in which we discuss policy in-depth and can bring our message directly to members of Congress. We can express the critical nature of their vote and how their decisions directly impact the future of the fresh produce industry.”

Jackie Caplan Wiggins

Vice President and COO

Frieda's, Inc.

“The Washington Conference is a critical annual gathering for our industry. It is imperative that we meet with our elected officials and address our most pressing issues in order to continue to feed America and the world.”

Mark Klompien

President and CEO

United Potato Growers of America and Chairman of Political Advisory Committee

Have any questions regarding this event?

Angela Tiwari

Director, Grassroots & Political Affairs

International Fresh Produce Association

+1(202)404-3416 Email Angela Tiwari

Interested in Sponsoring?

Erin Hutchison

Sales Account Manager, Trade Shows

International Fresh Produce Association

+1(202)303-3422 Email Erin Hutchison