Policy & Leadership Development Conference 2018

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Sessions (62)

SIPA Flower & Vegetable Board (closed) (Off-site at Hogan Lovells: Room 13.401)

07 Jun 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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SIPA Field Crops Board (closed) (Off-site at Hogan Lovells: Room 13.401)

07 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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SIPA Program Board (closed) (Off-site at Hogan Lovells: Room 13.401)

08 Jun 18
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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LD: State and Federal Advocacy (Room Penn Quarter A/B (Declaration Level))

09 Jun 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Jane DeMarchi ; Pat Miller ; Virginia Houston
Learn how the advocacy process works in Washington D.C. and state capitals and how you can advocate on behalf of your company and the seed industry. More...

LD: State Legislative Review and Update (Room Penn Quarter A/B (Declaration Level))

09 Jun 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Pat Miller
The State Governmental Affairs Working Group will hold an interactive state-by-state discussion of all legislation affecting the seed industry from... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: "The Seed Industry Political Landscape" (Room Grand Foyer (Declaration Level))

09 Jun 18
2:10 PM - 2:25 PM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): Andy LaVigne
These quick-bolt learning talks will provide key insights from DC insiders, industry innovators, leadership experts and others for a brief, but edu... More...

T/I and LD: Global Trade Programs, Industry Partners (Room Penn Quarter A/B (Declaration Level))

09 Jun 18
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development, Trade/International

Speaker(s): Megan McDonald ; Melissa Kessler
Don't miss this crucial panel discussion on agriculture trade promotion activities. The session will showcase how a variety of different a... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: "Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era" (Room Grand Foyer (Declaration Level))

09 Jun 18
3:45 PM - 3:55 PM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): DeMaris Trapp
This timely conversation with attorney DeMaris Trapp of the Hogan Lovells law firm will focus on best practices for addressing workplace sexual har... More...

Joint ASRF/NCCPB Annual Meeting (Room Penn Quarter A/B (Declaration Level))

09 Jun 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Innovation/Future

In this momentous Annual Meeting of these two organizations, members will take a vote on the notion of combining the two foundations into one new o... More...

ASTA Meetings Committee (Closed) (Room Roosevelt/Cabin John/Arlington)

09 Jun 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jennifer Crouse
The ASTA Meetings Committee utilizes strategic meetings management principles to continue to increase the value of ASTA events for its members and ... More...

Optional Tour: Monuments by Moonlight (Room Meet in Grand Hyatt lobby for departure by 7:45 pm)

09 Jun 18
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Start your days in D.C. feeling like an insider. Washington was made to be seen at night. Pierre L’Enfant, who planned the city, was inspired... More...

Gary Arthur Memorial 5k Fun Run/Walk (Room Meet in Grand Hyatt lobby for departure by 6:45 am)

10 Jun 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
How often can you wake up and start your day with a healthy run past the famous sights of our Nation’s Capital? Don’t miss this very sp... More...

ASTA Fellowship Gathering (Room ASTA Chairmans Suite (see ASTA registration desk))

10 Jun 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join your ASTA friends and colleagues for this Sunday morning opportunity for fellowship and reflection, as we come together this week on beha... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: "Why ASTA's Work Matters for Regional Companies" (Room Grand Foyer (Declaration Level))

10 Jun 18
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): Todd Martin
Sometimes the larger policy work of the American Seed Trade Association can seem far-removed from the day to day concerns of a regional company. IP... More...

INV: Innovation Across the Ag Industry (Constitution Ballroom A (Constitution Level))

10 Jun 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Innovation/Future

Speaker(s): Andy LaVigne ; Greg Duerksen
"Disruptive innovation" is a catch phrase that you hear more and more often in today's business world. With business models experienc... More...

Biologicals Working Group (Room Roosevelt/Cabin John/Arlington (Constitution Level))

10 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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LD: "Better Seed, Better Life" Educational Luncheon for Future Leaders and Family Guests (Room Declaration A (Declaration Level))

10 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Kim Bremmer
This interactive educational luncheon, designed for emerging leaders, ASTA "SALT" ambassadors, spouses and family guests, will feature re... More...

Consumer Sustainability Expectations

10 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Speaker(s): Stefani Millie Grant
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SUS: How Will Sustainability Policy Drive Agricultural Production? (Constitution Ballroom A (Constitution Level))

10 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Sustainability

Speaker(s): Dirk Rice ; Melinda Cep ; Scott Wohltman ; Stefani Millie Grant
Sustainable farming practices are being driven by regulations, government programs, and consumer demands. Hear from organizations that are at the f... More...

How PCM Links Sustainability to Profitability

10 Jun 18
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Dirk Rice
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is a program led by the Illinois Corn Growers Association designed to help farmers better understand and ma... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: "Innovation is Everywhere" (Room Grand Foyer (Declaration Level))

10 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): Kim Bremmer
These quick-bolt learning talks will provide key insights from DC insiders, industry innovators, leadership experts and others for a brief, but edu... More...

T/I: Innovation in Regulation: Moving Seed Across Borders (Room Penn Quarter AB (Declaration Level))

10 Jun 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Trade/International

Speaker(s): Julia Doherty ; Osama El-Lissy ; Paul Spencer ; Ric Dunkle
This session will discuss new approaches being considered to better facilitate the movement of seed internationally while maintaining phytosanitary... More...

Welcome Reception at the U.S. Botanic Gardens (Room Meet in Grand Hyatt lobby for continuous departure beginning at 5:40 pm)

10 Jun 18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Attire: Casual The United States Botanic Garden (USBG), established by the U.S. Congress is 1820, is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North ... More...

General Session and Keynote Address (Constitution Ballroom A/B (Constitution Level))

11 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: General

Speaker(s): Greg Ibach
A lot has changed with the conference this year, but the Opening General session will still bring you the time-honored traditions of our associatio... More...

INV: EPA Approaches to Innovation and Crop Protection (Room Declaration (Declaration Level))

11 Jun 18
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Innovation/Future

Speaker(s): Jane DeMarchi ; Jennifer Greminger ; Rick Keigwin
Hear from EPA leadership on their current priorities and plans. More...

Optional Tour: "How Spouses Shape Diplomacy" (Room Meet in Grand Hyatt lobby by 10:30 am)

11 Jun 18
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Attire: Casual Did you know that some of the greatest chapters of American history were brought about through the work of First Ladies and famou... More...

PL/DC Lightning Talk: "Modern People Practices" (Room Grand Foyer (Declaration Level))

11 Jun 18
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

Speaker(s): Jonathan Shaver
"Modern People Practices":  You can’t do what you’ve always done and expect the same results. That applies to your p... More...

INV: A Comparison of American and Canadian Consumer Perceptions of Genetically Engineered Technology (Constitution Ballroom A/B (Constitution Level))

11 Jun 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Innovation/Future, Trade/International

Speaker(s): Bernice Slutsky ; Brandon McFadden ; Stuart Smyth
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PL/DC Lightning Talk: "FFA: Preparing for the Future" (Room Grand Foyer (Declaration Level))

11 Jun 18
2:35 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: PL/DC Lightning Talks

These quick-bolt learning talks will provide key insights from DC insiders, industry innovators, leadership experts and others for a brief, but edu... More...

SUS: Building Bridges for Organic Seed, Part I: USDA (Room Penn Quarter B (Declaration Level))

11 Jun 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Sustainability

Speaker(s): Andy LaVigne ; Paul Lewis
An opportunity to meet the new National Organic Program Administrator and discuss high-priority trade issues. More...

LD: Management Skills/FuSE Live Webinar Event: “Leading Across Generations: Communicating with Influence” (Room Declaration (Declaration Level))

11 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

Speaker(s): Andrew Lauver ; Elizabeth Stulberg ; Jonathan Shaver ; Wayne Gale
How does someone with little experience communicate ideas to an industry veteran? This special live webinar will explore the communication too... More...

SUS: Building Bridges for Organic Seed, Part II: Organic Trade Association (Room Penn Quarter B (Declaration Level))

11 Jun 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Sustainability

Speaker(s): Erica Renaud ; Laura Batcha
An opportunity to meet with the Organic Trade Association and discuss issues specific to the organic seed industry. More...

LD: ASRF/FuSE Reception (Room Mezzanine Foyer (Declaration Level))

11 Jun 18
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Leadership Development

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SeedFirstPAC Event: "A Star Spangled Evening" (Room Corteva Building Roof Deck: 601 New Jersey Ave. NW)

11 Jun 18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join your seed industry colleagues in support of the industry's political action committee! DC-area wine and beers will be served on the... More...

ASTA Past Presidents & Chairs Meeting (Closed) (Lincoln Boardroom (Declaration Level))

12 Jun 18
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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T/I: Latest Developments in Global Trade (Constitution Ballroom A (Constitution Level))

12 Jun 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Trade/International

Speaker(s): Gregg Doud ; Jerry Flint
Learn about the latest news in trade policy before heading to the Hill. What trade policy items are top of mind and how will they impact the agricu... More...

SUS/INV: What to Expect from 2018 Farm Bill Conservation Programs (Constitution Ballroom A (Constitution Level))

12 Jun 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Innovation/Future, Sustainability

Hear from Agriculture Committee Staff on the latest proposals to update USDA conservation programs. More...

Storm the Hill Day Orientation Briefing Luncheon (Constitution Ballroom A (Constitution Level))

12 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events, Innovation/Future, Leadership Development, Sustainability, Trade/International

Speaker(s): Jane DeMarchi
“Storm the Hill” Day offers you a completely guided and personalized opportunity to join hundreds of your fellow seed industry professi... More...

Storm the Hill Day: Advocacy Appointments on Capitol Hill (as assigned) (Room Capitol Hill)

12 Jun 18
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events, Innovation/Future, Leadership Development, Sustainability, Trade/International

Time to "Make Your Voice Heard"! “Storm the Hill” Day offers you a completely guided and personalized opportunity to join hun... More...

Capitol Hill Reception (Room Reserve Officers Assoc Atrium (1 Const Ave Ne))

12 Jun 18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events, Innovation/Future, Leadership Development, Sustainability, Trade/International

Located in the atrium at the Reserve Officers Association at 1 Constitution Avenue NE, this light cocktail reception will give you an opportunity t... More...

Storm the Hill Day: Advocacy Appointments on Capitol Hill (as assigned) (Room Capitol Hill)

13 Jun 18
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events, Innovation/Future, Leadership Development, Sustainability, Trade/International

Time to "Make Your Voice Heard"! “Storm the Hill” Day offers you a completely guided and personalized opportunity to join hun... More...

U.S. Capitol & Visitor's Center Tour (Room US Capitol Visitors Center (Meet at Capitol Visitor's Center by 2:40 pm))

13 Jun 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
At the U.S. Capitol, you’ll be guided through the halls and prestigious rooms of the U.S. Capitol and learn about its architecture, hist... More...

Reception and Gala Banquet (Constitution Ballroom A/B)

13 Jun 18
6:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Get ready to celebrate as we commemorate ASTA’s leadership and successes over the last year and kick off the next year with a delectable di... More...

Membership Committee (Closed) (Lincoln Boardroom (Declaration Level))

14 Jun 18
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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ASTA Board of Directors Meeting: Open Meeting (Constitution A Ballroom)

14 Jun 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New in 2018, the first portion of ASTA's Board of Directors meeting is now open to ASTA members. Please join us to learn the latest updates on ... More...

ASTA Board of Directors (Closed) (Constitution Ballroom A (Constitution Level))

14 Jun 18
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: ASTA Committee Meetings & Events

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