Symposium

UPDATE:  The 38^th International Sweetener Symposium Room Block is now open. 

Plan now to attend the 38^th International Sweetener Symposium in Napa, California.  This year’s symposium will be held August 4-8, 2023, at the spectacular Meritage Resort & Spa and the Grand Reserve at the Meritage. These sister properties are located on the same campus with a quick 3 minute door-to-door walk.  To make reservations at the MERITAGE RESORT AND SPA, click HERE.  To make reservations at the GRAND RESERVE AT THE MERITAGE, click HERE.  Due to the popularity of this meeting, the room block is expected to sell out.  If you have any difficulties making your reservations, please contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.  

Attendance at this year’s Symposium is a must for sugar industry leaders and stakeholders.  Following the 2022 midterm elections, Congress will need to focus on renewing the Farm Bill in 2023. Our experts will assess the potential implications for U.S. farm policy and the U.S. sugar program with insights on how the new Congress’ views will shape the discussions. Farm bill programs as well as changing trade dynamics will be important to evaluate in the context of rising costs of production. Market analysts will update us on the supply-demand outlook for U.S., North American, and world markets.

• Politics:  The 118^th Congress ushered in new Members and changes in leadership and Committees. With the reauthorization of the 2023 Farm Bill approaching, as well as 218 House members and 26 Senators who have never voted on sugar policy, how will the industry and American agriculture fare?
• 2023 Farm Bill: What lessons have Members of Congress learned from COVID, global conflict and climate disasters that will shape farm policy and strengthen food security? High input costs, falling farm incomes, legal threats to pesticides and scarce labor supplies present threats to farmers’ long-term economic survival. What will be needed?
• Trade Outlook: Global supply chain disruptions are magnified by geo-political uncertainty. What are the Biden Administration’s trade priorities with existing and future trade agreements? What does the continued erosion of the multilateral trading systems mean for sugar markets?
• Embracing Innovation: Innovation is key to climate and sustainability solutions. What will help U.S. sugar farmers meet some of the highest sustainability standards in the world? Genetics, crop protection, and clean engines are just a few of the best practices and continuous improvement. 
• Food Industry Insights: How are food manufacturers responding to consumer preferences and latest trends? What does that mean for the U.S and global sugar industry?

In addition to the compelling program content, the Symposium schedule allows free time every afternoon to enhance your industry relations in this spectacular setting.