Upcoming Food Law & Policy Conferences
The Third Annual Conference on Food Law and Policy
November 15, 2024
Co-sponsored by the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy at
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
The conference aims to: (1) feature works-in-progress workshops and poster presentations to connect the Food Law and Policy scholarly community; (2) provide meaningful and in-depth explorations of food law in multiple formats; and (3) foster a dynamic and robust discussion through panels and networking opportunities.
Registration: $200 early registration through July 31, 2024; $250 starting August 1, 2024. Registration includes conference participation, annual AFLP membership dues, as well as breakfast, lunch, coffee/tea/snack breaks, and an evening reception at the conference. Register by November 1, 2024.
Travel Funding: The Academy of Food Law & Policy (AFLP) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the academic inquiry of food law policy, broadly defined. As a small organization, AFLP has limited resources to contribute to travel expenses for the annual conference; however, AFLP seeks to support members who wish to attend but lack funding.
Please complete the Travel Fund Application below to be considered for travel funding by the AFLP Board. Applications will be considered in the order received. The earlier an application is received, the more likely funding may be available. Preference is given to members of the conference planning committee and current members of AFLP. No funding is guaranteed.
You can contact organizers with questions or comments at aflpconference2024@gmail.com.
To learn more about the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy at Loyola University Chicago, please visit https://www.luc.edu/law/academics/centersinstitutesandprograms/beazleyinstituteforhealthlawandpolicy/.
Interested in presenting at the conference?
Calls for Submissions (Papers & Posters!)
The Academy of Food Law and Policy Call for Papers – 2024 AFLP Annual Convening
Later-Stage Works in Progress: Submit by August 12
Get in-depth feedback on your food law and policy scholarship from some of the leading lights in the field.
Early-Stage Lightning Sessions: Submit by August 31
Briefly present early-stage ideas for ideation, encouragement, and new connections.
Posters: Submit by August 31
Share your recent scholarship with your food law and policy colleagues–get the word out and spark new collaborations.
Full details are below!
Call for Later Stage Works in Progress Workshop
Get in-depth feedback on your food law and policy scholarship from some of the leading lights in the field
Deadline: August 12, 2024
The Academy of Food Law and Policy (AFLP) invites papers for its program 2024 Works in Progress Workshop of Food Law and Policy at the AFLP Annual Meeting on November 15, 2024, hosted and co-sponsored by the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
This conference aims to (1) feature works-in-progress workshops and poster presentations to connect the Food Law and Policy scholarly community; (2) provide meaningful and in-depth explorations of food law in multiple formats; and (3) foster a dynamic and robust discussion through panels and networking opportunities.
We hope to highlight works that focus on the intersections of food, health, and climate. We encourage submissions from scholars new to the field of food law and policy and AFLP members who have presented in the past and have new work to share!
Papers will be selected from those submitted and placed into workgroups based on subject matter, intersectionality, and stage of development. The selected papers will be presented in the morning session on November 15, 2024.
All AFLP members and full-time faculty members of AALS member law schools, international faculty, adjunct and visiting faculty (without a full-time position at an AALS member law school), graduate students, fellows, and non-law school faculty are eligible to submit papers. Preference will be given to AFLP members and junior scholars focusing their work in food law and policy.
By submitting a proposal for consideration, you agree to attend the 2024 AFLP Annual Convening at Loyola University Chicago School of Law on Friday, November 15, 2024, should your presentation be selected. Presenters will be responsible for paying their own registration fee for the Annual Meeting and all other associated expenses.
To submit a proposal, please email an abstract (500 words or less) to aflpconference2024@gmail.com by August 12, 2024. We will review submissions on a rolling basis.
Call for Early-Stage Abstracts: 2024 Early-Stage Lightning Sessions: Submit by August 31
Briefly present early-stage ideas for ideation, encouragement, and new connections.
2024 Works in Progress Workshop of Food Law and Policy
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2024
The Academy of Food Law and Policy (AFLP) invites early-stage proposals of original research for its program 2024 Food Law and Policy Lightening Session at the AFLP Annual Meeting on November 15, 2024, hosted and co-sponsored by the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Lightening session participants will be selected from proposals submitted and scheduled for semi-structured presentation and discussion session on the morning of November 15, 2024.
Early-Stage Lightening Session:
The 2024 Food Law and Policy Scholarship Showcase provides an opportunity to present early-stage scholarship, connect to colleagues, and receive productive feedback. This format allows scholars with the seed of an idea to receive feedback, make connections, and explore new angles on their proposed research.
“Early-stage” scholarship includes anything from an idea you’ve been kicking around in the shower–now is the time to put it on paper!--up through projects that you have already committed serious attention to and brought through the outline stage. In your abstract submission, please include the working title of your project, author(s), and contact information.
ELIGIBILITY:
All AFLP members and full-time faculty members of AALS member law schools, international faculty, adjunct and visiting faculty (without a full-time position at an AALS member law school), graduate students, fellows, and non-law school faculty are eligible to submit papers.
Please note that all program presenters are responsible for paying their registration fees and travel expenses.
Early-Work Lightening Session Submission Procedure:
Submit a 250-word (or less) abstract, including the proposed title of your project, summary of subject matter, and contact information, to the AFLP Conference Committee at aflpconference2024@gmail.com by August 31, 2024.
The title of the email submission should read: “Submission – Lightening Session: 2024 AFLP Works in Progress Workshop”
Call for POSTERS – 2024 AFLP Annual Meeting Scholarship Showcase
The Academy of Food Law and Policy (AFLP) invites poster presentations of original research for its program 2024 Food Law and Policy Scholarship Showcase at the AFLP Annual Meeting on November 15, 2024, hosted and co-sponsored by the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Posters will be selected from proposals submitted and scheduled for an open forum discussion session on the morning of November 15, 2024
SCHOLARSHIP SHOWCASE POSTER SESSION DESCRIPTION:
The 2024 Food Law and Policy Scholarship Showcase provides an opportunity to present finished or ongoing research, connect to colleagues, and get productive feedback. This format allows for individualized exchange, increased autonomy, and broader participation. The program will take place in the morning, during which time refreshments will be available.
Posters should convey your key findings and a brief discussion of methodology where appropriate. Please include the title of your presentation, author(s), and contact information. An effective poster typically includes pictures, graphs, diagrams, and narrative text. Handouts are encouraged but not required.
ELIGIBILITY:
All AFLP members and full-time faculty members of AALS member law schools, international faculty, adjunct and visiting faculty (without a full-time position at an AALS member law school), fellows, non-law school faculty, law students , and graduate studentsare eligible to submit papers. Preference will be given to AFLP members and junior scholars focusing their work in food law and policy.
Please note that while meals are included at the conference, all presenters at the program are responsible for paying their registration fee and travel expenses.
POSTER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Submit a 250-word poster abstract, including the proposed title of your presentation, summary of subject matter, and contact information, to the AFLP Conference Committee at aflpconference2024@gmail.com on or before August 31, 2024.
The title of the email submission should read: “Submission – POSTER PROGRAM: 2024 AFLP Works in Progress Workshop”
