Hotel & Travel: 2024 CropLife America & RISE Joint Annual Meeting

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Monday, September 16, 2024
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Affiliate Meetings	Affiliate meetings occur in both meeting rooms and suites. If you are trying to locate a specific company, please see the registration desk for a list of affiliate companies and their assigned meeting spaces.
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM	CLPAC 5K Run/Walk	Join friends and colleagues for a 5k run/walk along San Diego’s beautiful coastline before diving into general session programming. Pre-registration required. Participants should meet outside near the hotel entrance. A suggested CLPAC donation of $50 may be paid with personal funds only and is due when checking in to the race.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM	Registration Open
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Opening General Session	Joint Annual Meeting Welcome and RISE President’s Address  Andy Lee, President and CEO, Valent USA, and Chair, CLA Board of Directors Karen Larson, Governing Board Chair, RISE, and Vice President of Product Innovation and Government Affairs, Clarke Megan Provost, President, RISE  Keynote Speaker – Political Trends and Changes for the 2024 Election David Wasserman, Senior Editor & Elections Analyst, The Cook Political Report Issues Panel – Advocating for Policy Changes Mark Hudson, Executive Director, Ag Container Recycling Council Robert Simon, Vice President of Chemical Products and Technology Divisions, American Chemistry Council Sundari Kraft, President, Ascent Strategies, Colorado Jeff Blackwood, Vice President of Government Relations, CropLife America (moderator) Chair’s Address and RISE Awards Karen Larson, Governing Board Chair, RISE, and Vice President of Product Innovation and Government Affairs, Clarke CLA Awards Paul Rea, Senior Vice President, Agriculture Solutions, BASF, and Immediate Past CLA Board Chair Closing Remarks and Announcements Alexandra Dunn, President and CEO, CropLife America
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	CLA Board & RISE Committees Lunch	By invitation only.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RISE Fertilizer Committee
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RISE Programs & Membership Committee
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM	RISE Aquatics Committee
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	CLA Board of Directors Meeting	By invitation only.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM	RISE Legislative Affairs / CLA State Affairs Committees	The LAC and SAC will meet jointly from 12:30-3:30. From 3:30-4:30 the two committees will divide and finish business separately.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	CLPAC Wine Tasting - Session 1	Indulge in a California classic. Raise a glass to exquisite flavors and engaging conversations in a tasting featuring a curated selection of California wines presented by a knowledgable sommelier. A suggested CLPAC donation of $50 may be paid with personal funds only and is due when checking in to the tasting. Pre-registration and payment required.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception	Our Welcome Reception on Monday evening offers the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues, sponsors, and industry leaders in a lively and engaging atmosphere. Enjoy an assortment of refreshments as you look forward to an exciting lineup of events throughout the week.
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM	CLPAC Wine Tasting - Session 2	Indulge in a California classic. Raise a glass to exquisite flavors and engaging conversations in a tasting featuring a curated selection of California wines presented by a knowledgeable sommelier. A suggested CLPAC donation of $50 may be paid with personal funds only and is due when checking in to the tasting. Pre-registration and payment required.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Leadership & Allies Dinner	Allies, join us for dinner to network with industry leaders, fellow allies, and peers. This is your chance to connect, share insights, and build lasting relationships within the pesticide industry community.