Wisconsin Lab Association Holds Fall Conference
The Wisconsin Lab Association (WLA) Fall Conference is an annual event that brings together industry leaders, technical & subject matter experts, and FSQA professionals to discuss the latest advancements and trends in laboratory practices, food safety and quality management systems. Current speakers as well as attendees range from food & beverage manufacturing facilities, academia, government & regulatory bodies, third party laboratories, and industry supporting suppliers. Topics range from problem solving, technical discussion, emerging technologies, sustainability, RCA/CAPA insights, recalls, etc.
Please check us out at: https://wisconsinlabassociation.org/
Conference Hotel and Registration Links:
Register at: https://wisconsinlabassociation.org/2024-fall-conference/
Hotel Information: Wisconsin Lab Association Fall Conference Block
Call the Radisson Hotel directly at 608-784-6680 and ask for the group block referenced above OR
Click Here to Book at the Radisson Hotel La Crosse!
Reservations must be made by Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Agenda
Radisson hotel La Crosse, WI
October 29, 2024
8:00-9:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast Buffet
9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome: Tami Collien, 2024 WLA 1st Vice President-Conference Chair
9:10 – 9:40 AM ISO 17025 Accreditation: Jon Anderson-Ag Source
9:40 – 9:55 AM Product Spotlight
9:55 – 10:45 AM Supplier Networking – Break
10:45 – 11:20 AM ESG/Sustainability Food Safety: Mathew Bartkowiak-Nelson-Jameson
11:20 – 11:50 AM WLA Business Meeting/Board Introductions/Open Board Positions Nominations
11:50 – 12:30 PM RCA/CAPA: Gale Beard- Grande Cheese Co.
12:30 – 1:30PM Lunch & Supplier Networking
1:30 –1:45 PM Product Spotlight
1:45 – 2:30PM Disability Accommodations/Inclusivity in the Lab: Andrew Ives, ACCESS Center UW-La Crosse
2:30 –3:00PM Supplier Networking – Break Snack Bar Available
3:00 – 3:40 PM Laboratory GLP’s: Kyle Schweisthal -Hormel
3:40-4:00 PM Product Spotlight
4:00pm Adjourned – Prepare for Evening Activities
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 -10:00PM – La Crosse Distillery- Evening Event
October 30, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration & Plated Breakfast
9:00 – 9:45 AM Meat Food Safety and Organisms of Concern: Ashley Lembke, Ph.D-American Foods Group
9:45 – 10:45AM NCIMS Update: Laura Traas-DATCP
10:45– 11:00 AM Break
11:00 –12:00 PM Servant Leadership – Continued Thomas Thibodeau- Viterbo University
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch- Voting results
1:00 – 2:00 PM Topic TBD: Dr. Jay Ellison-Kwik Trip
2:00 – 2:15 PM Break
2:15 – 3:00 PM Retaining Quality People in the Workforce: Jeff Meiners- Crest Foods Co.
3:00 – 3:30 PM Regulatory Sanitation-Meat & Dairy: TBD
3:30 PM Closing Remarks & Dismissal: Janine Mercer, WLA 2nd Vice President- 2025 Conference Chair
