Will rapid regulatory change spark innovation or uncertainty?
From pharmaceuticals to food and beyond, evolving rules are reshaping business strategies, competitive dynamics, and the marketplace itself. For consumers, the stakes are just as real — whether it’s patients fighting for access to treatments or veterans navigating mental health care.
How can companies stay agile and resilient? What strategies empower consumers to advocate for themselves? And how can policymakers strike the balance between incentivizing innovation and ensuring accountability?
When
Tuesday, October 28
Doors: 8:45 a.m. EDT
Programming: 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT
Where
Washington, DC
Speakers
Rep. Deborah Ross
(D-NC)
Jake Bullock
Co-founder & CEO, Cann
Brian Crawford
President & CEO, The Beer Institute
Maryam Mujica
Chief Public Policy Officer, General Catalyst Institute
Raqiyyah Pippins
Partner & Co-Chair of Consumer Products Group, Arnold & Porter
Ricky Silver
CEO, Daily Harvest
Robby Zirkelbach
Chief Public Affairs Officer & Head of Strategic Initiatives, PhRMA
Elaine Round
SVP Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Reynolds
Moderators
Gina Chon
Executive Editor, Semafor
Eleanor Mueller
Congress Reporter, Semafor
Elana Schor
Senior Washington Editor, Semafor
Amna Nawaz
Co-Host, PBS News Hour and Semafor Contributor
Rachel Oppenheim
SVP & Head of US Events, Semafor
Location
901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Doors Open: 8:45 a.m. EDT
Programming: 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT
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