About AFDO Annual Educational Conferences:
Each June, AFDO conducts a five-day educational conference where, for over a century, AFDO has provided the opportunity for individuals from government, industry and the public to participate, listen and learn valuable information and develop initiatives concerning food, drug, medical device, cosmetic and product safety issues. Each conference features presentations geared to educate and inform participants on topics pertinent to the protection and defense of our nation's food supply based upon a designated central theme. The conference is an excellent opportunity to network and to stay informed on critical matters.
Also featured at each Conference:
- Keynote addresses from FDA, USDA, DHS, Canada and Mexico
- Vital networking opportunities
- AFDO Committee Meetings
- Annual AFDO Business Meeting
- Wiley Award Banquet
- Welcome Reception sponsored by the Associate membership and the Host Affiliate
- President's Reception
- Silent Auction to benefit the AFDO Scholarship Fund
- Spouse Tours
- Opportunities for professional education and development
Top 3 Reasons to Attend the AFDO Conference:
The following reasons were provided by AFDO's Board of Directors and represent perspectives from employees of federal, state, and international agencies as well as industry.
LEARN
- “Attend presentations on timely and critical issues/subjects to obtain valuable information.”
- “Enhance current awareness of global food safety issues regarding the US and other countries.”
- “Information provided during the workshop and general/food and drug sessions is up to date and current, and speakers are recognized leaders of industry, regulatory and academia.”
- "Obtain up-to-date information in a myriad of regulatory issues."
CONTRIBUTE
- “Opportunity to contribute towards advancing public health and advancing the importance of industry collaborations.”
- “Participate on committees where you have the opportunity to have an impact.”
- “There is a unique opportunity to provide input in the development of model laws, regulations and guidance documents.”
NETWORK
- “Promotes partnerships to achieve common goals.”
- “Ability to network with high ranking federal, state and local officials.”
- “Attendees are leaders in industry, regulatory and academia and meet in an atmosphere of overall shared mission. The contacts you make in AFDO carry well beyond the annual conference.”
- “Primo networking, enhances interagency and intergovernmental communications.”