The Washington Conference

Collaborate: Join Forces, Learn Together and From Each Other

Hear unique perspectives on the crucial issues impacting business from policy experts and industry leaders.

• Venture Beyond the Fresh Produce Aisle:   Let’s take a break and learn from other industries! Join industry executives, top association CEOs, and government relations leaders from other industries to see how they approach issues in DC. Hear from and ask questions of influential opinion leaders from outside produce and get
  unique insight.
• Policy Engagement & X-Change Session: Learn the latest on key policy topics impacting the fresh produce industry, then work through an interactive role-playing dialogue to polish your message before delivering your personal appeal to Members of Congress.
• NEW! Produce Advocacy Bootcamp: Don’t be intimidated if it’s your first time in Washington. Together we will rock out this interactive bootcamp that will make you feel prepared and give you effective strategies for the week’s congressional meetings. 
• Preparing for Our March on Capitol Hill: Access a variety of resources to inform your message on Capitol Hill, shape your awareness and prepare you and your company for a successful three days in Washington, D.C.

Engage: Network with Every Segment of the Fresh Produce Industry

Hundreds of attendees from every segment of the industry and engage directly with top political and policy experts on the issues of the day in an intimate experience. United Fresh members interact with and learn from fellow industry leaders including grower-shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesaler-distributors, retail food-service and service providers. The following conference events provide a prime opportunity to make connections within the industry:

• Celebrate Fresh Opening Reception on Capitol Hill
• United FreshPAC Reception & Dinner
• United Fresh Board of Directors and Leadership Alumni 25th Anniversary Celebration
• Allied Association Roundtable
• Experience All That DC Has to Offer – Check out the 2018 Photos

Advocate: Two Days of Congressional Meetings

Take the Power of Fresh to the nation’s top policymakers in both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to share the importance of the full fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain’s impact on jobs, growth, and consumer demand.

• Tuesday, September 17 | U.S. House of Representatives Meetings
• Wednesday, September 18 | U.S. Senate Meetings

Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Headquarters Hotel: Grand Hyatt Washington

In the heart of D.C.’s downtown, Grand Hyatt Washington is poised to immerse you in all that this historic city has to offer and ensures that you’re never far from where you’re looking to go. Explore fabulous world-class shops, fantastic eateries and our beloved nation’s capital’s monuments and memorials. See all of D.C.’s top sights, just a short walk from the hotel’s front doors.

Other nearby hotel options

Washington Marriott of Metro Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown
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Travel

Alternatively, Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 27 miles and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is 32 miles, respectively. A variety of ground transportation options are available at the airports.

Finance & Business Management Council
Government Relations Council
Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council
Supply Chain Logistics Council
Fresh-Cut Processor Board
Grower-Shipper Board
Wholesaler-Distributor Board
Retail-Foodservice Board
Foundation Board of Trustees and Committees
Alumni Organization Board