The Calorie Control Council (CCC) is excited to announce its 2026 Mid-Year Meeting!
Join us at the Melrose Georgetown Hotel in Washington, DC from April 21 – 23 for three days of insightful discussions, a Hill Day, and timely topics shaping the future of our industry.
Explore the full agenda to see what’s in store — we look forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions or would like an invite to attend, please reach out to [email protected]. We’re happy to help.
When: April 21 – 23, 2026
Where: Melrose Georgetown Hotel
2430 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
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Room Block Closes March 29, 2026
Tuesday, April 21 – Hill Day (Members Only), Capitol Room
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM – 10: 00 AM Advocacy Training
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hill Day (individual schedule will be provided separately)
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Hill Day Debrief
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Welcome Reception
Wednesday, April 22, Potomac I&II
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Board Meeting, State of the Organization
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Welcome + CCC Priorities
Carla Saunders
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch at Jardenea Restaurant
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Strategic Amplification: Defending Science, Shaping Narrative, Driving Impact
Robin Applebaum
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM Updates in the FDA
Mark Hartman, FDA
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM State Policy
Berit Dockter
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Roundtables | A Moderated Conversation Among Members On:
Top Policy Priorities
Areas for Industry Collaboration
Preparing for Upcoming Regulatory Developments
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Policy Landscape: What’s Coming Next
Jessica O’Connell, Covington & Burling
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dinner at Jardenea Restaurant
Thursday, April 23, Potomac I&II
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM The Full Fiber Story: Expanding Sources, Strengthening Communication
Karima Kendall
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Low- and no-calorie Sweeteners in Guidelines: A Global Review of Public Health and Clinical Practice Guidelines
Sabrina Ayoub-Charette
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM The Future of Sugar Reduction
Carla Saunders
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM Roundtables | Strategic Alignment for the Future of Sugar Reduction
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM Closing – 2026 Priorities
12:00 PM Adjourn
*Agenda subject to change
Not a member? Email [email protected] to learn more.
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