Overview
Co-hosted by the Sweetener Users Association and the International Dairy Foods Association, the International Sweetener Colloquium provides a unique opportunity for key players from all sectors to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global sweetener industry.
Attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in content-rich sessions with presentations from a wide range of speakers, addressing the latest challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Topics will cover everything from government regulation and political outlook to current research findings and market trends.
The Colloquium draws hundreds of professionals and decision-makers from the sweetener industry and from companies that use sweeteners in the products they make. Buyers, processors, refiners, distributors and food companies actively participate in the Colloquium, using it as a springboard to enhance their business and trading-partner networks.
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Agenda
| February 25, 2024 | Event | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm | Golf Tournament – Sponsored by: Domino Foods Inc. | ||
| 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Welcome Reception – Sponsored by: United Sugar Producers & Refiners | ||
| 9:00pm | After-Hours Party – Sponsored by: ADM | ||
| February 26, 2024 | Event | Speaker | Location |
| 8:15am - 9:15am | Session I – Breakfast: Keynote Address – Sponsored by: Cargill Inc. | ||
| 9:30am - 10:30am | Session II – International Sugar Market Dynamics | ||
| 10:30am - 11:00am | Networking Break – Sponsored by: National Sugar Marketing | ||
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Session III – North American Sweetener Market Outlook | ||
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | SUA Board Meeting (invitation only) | ||
| 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Networking Reception | ||
| February 27, 2024 | Event | Speaker | Location |
| 8:45am - 9:15am | Continental Breakfast | ||
| 9:15am - 10:15am | Session IV – Outlook for the Economy and Financial Markets | ||
| 10:15am - 10:45am | Networking Break – Sponsored by: Green Plains Inc. | ||
| 10:45am - 11:45am | Session V – Nutrition Policy Matters | ||
| 12:00pm - 1:15pm |
Session VI – Luncheon: Road Map to the 2024 Election
Before we know it, the 2024 presidential election will be here. David Wasserman cuts through the spin and offers a data-driven forecast of how upcoming elections might unfold. With Republicans at a critical primary fork in the road, who will win the nomination? Do Democrats have any hope of defending a 51-49 Senate majority or taking back a closely divided House? Wasserman draws on his extensive interviews with both parties' candidates and strategists to shed light on the top issues on voters' minds and even how retail habits — such as proximity to a Whole Foods Market or a Tractor Supply Company — can predict voting behavior. </br> Speaker: <b> David Wasserman</b>, Senior Election Analyst, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and NBC Contributor
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| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Session VII – Hedging Strategies in Volatile Markets | ||
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Networking Break | ||
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Session VIII – All You Need to Know About the Farm Bill | ||
| February 28, 2024 | Event | Speaker | Location |
| 7:30am - 8:00am | Continental Breakfast | ||
| 8:00am - 9:15am | Session IX – Key Commodity Analysis | ||
| 9:15am - 10:15am | Session X – U.S. Sugar Program Administration & Policy |
Session VI – Luncheon: Road Map to the 2024 Election
David Wasserman
David Wasserman is the Senior Election Analyst for the non-partisan newsletter, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, and a contributor to NBC News. Founded in 1984, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter provides analyses of U.S. presidential, Senate, House, and gubernatorial races. The New York Times called The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter “a newsletter that both parties regard as authoritative.”
Wasserman analyzes the current political environment in lively and entertaining presentations that he can tailor to his audiences’ specific interests or locales. His data-driven forecasting looks at both national and local trends (if requested, he can even do a district-by-district outlook), the relationship between consumer brand loyalty and voting, and what the future holds for American elections.
An enthusiast for data and maps, Wasserman serves as a contributing writer to the Almanac of American Politics. A frequent speaker and guest lecturer, he has shared insights into the latest political trends with audiences at Harvard's Institute of Politics, the Dole Institute of Politics, and the University of Chicago Institute of Politics – where he was named a resident Pritzker Fellow in 2019.
Prior to joining the The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter in 2007, Wasserman served for three years as House editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a widely respected political analysis newsletter and website founded by renowned University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato. A native of New Jersey, Wasserman is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he was awarded the 2006 Emmerich-Wright Outstanding Thesis prize.
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Speakers
David Wasserman
Senior Election Analyst, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and NBC Contributor
David Wasserman
David Wasserman is the Senior Election Analyst for the non-partisan newsletter, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, and a contributor to NBC News. Founded in 1984, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter provides analyses of U.S. presidential, Senate, House, and gubernatorial races. The New York Times called The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter “a newsletter that both parties regard as authoritative.”
Wasserman analyzes the current political environment in lively and entertaining presentations that he can tailor to his audiences’ specific interests or locales. His data-driven forecasting looks at both national and local trends (if requested, he can even do a district-by-district outlook), the relationship between consumer brand loyalty and voting, and what the future holds for American elections.
An enthusiast for data and maps, Wasserman serves as a contributing writer to the Almanac of American Politics. A frequent speaker and guest lecturer, he has shared insights into the latest political trends with audiences at Harvard's Institute of Politics, the Dole Institute of Politics, and the University of Chicago Institute of Politics – where he was named a resident Pritzker Fellow in 2019.
Prior to joining the The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter in 2007, Wasserman served for three years as House editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a widely respected political analysis newsletter and website founded by renowned University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato. A native of New Jersey, Wasserman is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he was awarded the 2006 Emmerich-Wright Outstanding Thesis prize.
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort
Address: 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180
The International Sweetener Colloquium will be held at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort in Aventura, Florida. You may make your hotel reservations online or directly with the hotel by calling (855) 999-0493. When calling, refer to the International Sweetener Colloquium to receive the special room rate of $299 per night plus applicable taxes. The deadline to secure a room is February 2, 2024. We have reserved a large block of rooms, but once all the rooms have been booked, we cannot guarantee that additional space will be available.
Hotel Reservation Policy: You must register for the International Sweetener Colloquium to be eligible for the conference discounted room rate. Only one reservation is permitted per registrant. If a hotel guest is not registered for the International Sweetener Colloquium, we reserve the right to cancel the guest room reservation without notice.
Golf
Sunday, February 25 | 12:00 PM Shotgun Start
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort | Miller Course
Registration Fee: $375 per person
Registration includes: Registration includes: greens fees, boxed lunch, cart fees, practice balls, beverages, and service fees. Appropriate golf attire and shoes are required (metal spikes are not allowed).
We will do our best to accommodate any foursome requests. If you would like to request a person(s) in your foursome, please list their name and company during registration.
Registration
Q: Registration Substitutions
Registration is non-transferable from one company to another; however, substitutions within companies are welcome at any time. Please email registrar@idfa.org if you would like to make a registration substitution.
Q: Registration Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations received in writing will be accepted prior to January 26, 2024 for a full refund, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancellations received after January 26, 2024, will be eligible for a 50 percent refund, less the processing fee. Your registration fee is non-refundable after February 19, 2024. Substitutions may be made without penalty. All cancellations and substitutions must be received in writing at registrar@idfa.org.
Q: Golf Tournament Cancellation Policy
All golf tournament cancellations will receive a full refund prior to January 26, 2024. Your golf tournament registration fee is non-refundable after January 26, 2024. Substitutions may be made without penalty. All cancellations and substitutions must be received in writing at registrar@idfa.org.
Q: News Media
Credentialed members of the news media are welcome to register at a special rate by contacting mherrick@idfa.org. News media must present credentials to qualify.
Questions: If you have questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact IDFA at (202) 737-4332 or registrar@idfa.org.
Sponsors
For more than forty years, the International Sweetener Colloquium has been a popular place for industry professionals to meet, network and conduct business. The flexible meeting format and location encourage formal and informal discussions and fosters relationships, while a host of informative presentations highlight important trends and issues affecting the sweetener industry.
For those interested in sponsorship, the Colloquium is the place to be seen and heard. Sponsorship is one of the best ways to brand your organization as a thought-leader and to highlight your commitment to advancing the sweetener industry. The Colloquium offers various levels of sponsorship opportunities. Please contact mlembke@idfa.org for more information.
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