2026 Scholarship Conference
November 19-20, 2026
The George Washington University Law School
Washington, D.C.
AGENDA
Thursday, November 19
6–9 p.m. — Dinner Reception and Fireside Chat
Friday, November 20
8:30–9 a.m. — Registration
9–9:30 a.m. — Welcome and Food Law Update
9:30–10:15 a.m. — Tribute to Peter Barton Hutt
10:15–10:45 a.m. — Break
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Workshops: Late-Stage Papers
12:15–1:45 p.m. — Lunch, with Special Program
1:45–3 p.m. — Workshop: Early-Stage Lightning Rounds
3–3:30 p.m. — Break
3:30–4:30 p.m. — Panel: Ultraprocessed Food Litigation
4:30–5 p.m. — Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Conference Information
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This is the Academy's annual conference built around collaborative workshop for scholarship across food and agriculture law and policy. We welcome participants with early-stage ideas, later-stage papers, and those who simply want to enjoy the community as discussants.
IMPORTANT DATES & REGISTRATION
Abstract submissions are due Friday, September 11, 2026. Registration is $200 through October 16 and $250 beginning October 17.
PROPOSALS & PARTICIPATION
Scholars may submit early-stage ideas or later-stage papers, or volunteer as moderators or discussants. If you want to workshop a paper or idea, please use the proposal form above by September 11, 2026.
FEE WAIVERS & TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
Participants may request a fee waiver or travel assistance using the assistance form above.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Thursday 6pm: Dinner, reception, and fireside chat (location TBD)
Friday: 8am - 5pm at The George Washington University Law School
LOCATION & LODGING
The conference will be held at The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. Attendees may stay at any hotel they prefer; the Academy has not reserved a room block. GW maintains a list of nearby hotel options. For those who would like to congregate around one convenient option, we recommend the Marriott Washington Georgetown, which is convenient to the Law School.
View GW’s nearby hotel options
POLICIES
Registration is non-transferable. Review the conference refund policy before completing registration.