The program dress code is business casual, with cocktail attire for the Gala Dinner.

Changes and additional details should be expected as we formalize our program.

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Monday, September 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PMRegistration Desk Open
11:00 AM - 2:00 PMCLA Executive Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)/Working Lunch
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMCLA State Issues Session (Invitation Only)/Working Lunch
2:30 PM - 4:45 PMGeneral Session I
3:00 PM - 3:45 PMGeneral Session I - Dialogue I: Midterm Politics
3:45 PM - 4:00 PMBreak
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMGeneral Session I - Dialogue II: Global Issues
5:00 PM - 6:30 PMJoint Reception with TFI and CPDA
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMFriends & Allies Dinner (Invitation Only) or Dinner on Your Own
8:00 PM - 10:30 PMAfter Hours Sponsored Desserts & Beverages
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AMCLA, TFI & CPDA Keynote Plated Breakfast
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMRegistration Desk Opens
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMKeynote Address
9:30 AM - 12:30 PMCLA Board Meeting (Invitation Only)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PMCLA Networking Lunch
2:15 PM - 4:30 PMGeneral Session II
2:30 PM - 3:15 PMGeneral Session II - Dialogue III: Ag Tech and Innovation
3:15 PM - 3:30 PMBreak
3:30 PM - 4:15 PMGeneral Session II - Dialogue IV: State Policy - 2026 Learnings and 2027 Outlook
4:15 PM - 4:30 PMClosing Remarks
5:45 PM - 6:45 PMCLA and CPDA Joint Networking Reception
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCLA Gala and PAC Silent Auction
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMCLA Golf Tournament