Government Action Summit
Washington, D.C. | May 19 – 21, 2026
Join us for AFFI’s annual advocacy event that brings the frozen food industry to Capitol Hill to engage directly with policymakers on issues impacting your business. Meet with lawmakers, help shape public policy, and ensure the industry’s voice is heard.
This event is exclusively for AFFI members and invited guests.
Top Reasons to Attend
- Advocate for the frozen food industry and help share the role of frozen foods in delivering nutrition solutions that make it easier for busy families to enjoy tasty meals made from whole, minimally processed foods.
- Participate in AFFI-scheduled Congressional meetings alongside industry colleagues to share your story with members of Congress.
- Hear directly from members of Congress, federal agency leaders, and industry experts on issues including nutrition, food safety, and trade.
- Network and collaborate with frozen food manufacturers, supplier partners, and service providers from across the frozen food supply chain.
- Strengthen AFFI’s FROZEN FOODPAC. Contributions support our political efforts to elect and re-elect congressional champions who support the frozen food industry.
Taste of Frozen | May 20, 2026
Join us Wednesday evening for an exclusive opportunity to showcase our industry’s delicious offerings, innovation, and culinary excellence to congressional leaders and Capitol Hill staff. This curated tasting experience highlights the quality, versatility, and innovation of today’s frozen foods.
If you’d like to learn more about participating, please contact AFFI Senior Manager of Membership and Events Lily Pennington.
Featured Speakers
Amy Walter
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Popular On-Air Political Analyst
Mark Hartman
Director of the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation in the Human Foods Program of the FDA
Conrad Choiniere
Director, FDA Office of Microbiological Food Safety
Parish Braden
Staff Director, House Committee on Agriculture
Dr. Donna Garren
Executive Vice President of Science and Policy, AFFI
Lisa Van Doren
Chief of Government Affairs, AFFI
Robin McKinnon
Acting Director of the Nutrition Center of Excellence, FDA
Skylar Sowder
Policy Director U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Book Your Stay
The reserved AFFI block at the Watergate Hotel is officially sold out. Please send any hotel reservation inquiries to the AFFI team.
