Description

The 102nd Annual CBA Fall Member Meeting presents a unique opportunity for members to get involved and influence the future of the Alliance. Scheduled for September 25-26, 2024, in Chicago, this hybrid event, themed "Committees In Action," will gather members both in-person and virtually. The meeting aims to foster collaboration, share valuable insights, and plan for the future.

Members attending in person have the opportunity to sit in on a committee meeting based on the four pillars of the Alliance: Engineering, Engagement, Education, and Expertise, regardless of whether they have volunteered to be a committee member.

Each committee has a specific focus and objective, and members will meet to create action plans that will guide their work in the months ahead. This engagement is key to our success, allowing us to accomplish great things together.

The event will feature a mix of board meetings, committee discussions, networking opportunities, and informative presentations on industry trends and legislative updates. Attendees will hear reports on the committees' accomplishments and plans for the future, providing an excellent chance to learn about the various initiatives within the Alliance and stay informed about important industry issues.

Registration options include in-person, virtual, and bundle tickets, with early bird pricing available until August 23, 2024. Attendance is open exclusively to CBA members, providing a focused environment for meaningful interactions and contributions.

Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of the action and make a difference in the cookware and bakeware industry.

Join us in person or virtually to engage with fellow members and contribute to the growth and success of the CBA.

Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, September 25th (In-Person Only)

Look for Registration Table in the Lobby to pick up your badge and welcome bag!

12pm - 1pm Board Lunch
This is for Board Members ONLY.  
Location:  Gateway Boardroom

1pm - 6pm Board Meeting
Location:  Gateway Boardroom

2pm - 5pm Committees In Action (CIA) Meetings 
Committees will be discussing the results of their Chart of Work for 2024, and creating their Chart of Work for 2025.  All Committee members are encouraged to attend in person and participate in this important segment of the meetings.  If you are not on a committee, and plan to attend the Fall meeting in person, you are welcome to attend any of these meetings.  It is a good way to network and get involved!

• Engagement
• Expertise
• Education
• Engineering: Sustainability
• Engineering: Standards Review
• Engineering: Lead & Cadmium
• Engineering: PFAS

Location: Chicago 1 and Chicago 2 Meeting Rooms

*Board Meeting should end in time for the CIA wrap up, where the Board can touch base with the various committees.

6pm - 7pm Cocktail Hour 

7pm - 9pm Dinner Reception

A great networking opportunity to meet the members in attendance for this meeting.  Plan to participate in a fun icebreaker.  A delicious meal and open bar are all included!
Location: O’Hare Room

Thursday, September 26th (Hybrid Session)

Location: Sheraton 1

7am Breakfast

8am Start / Welcome from President / Housekeeping from MD
We kick off the Fall Meeting with market insights and Alliance member messages from our President, Mike Otterman.  The Managing Director, Fran Groesbeck, will walk members through some general Housekeeping and agenda items for the day.

8:15am - 9:30am President Opens Meeting / Start of General Meeting 
Mike Otterman will open the meeting, and together with the MD, they will walk members through the important results of the Board Meeting the day before, and the YTD Headquarters Report.  This is the core of the General Meeting, and provides members with great insights to what is happening at the Alliance, the update on our Strategic Plan and all member benefits and programs.  

• Significant actions from Board Meeting Update
• Review of Finances
• Report from Legal
• Headquarters Report
• Old & New Business

9:30am Committees In Action Updates (15 minutes each)
Our committees have been hard at work in 2024.  Each committee will present an update on the results of their meeting from the previous day, and share their goals for 2025.

• Engagement
• Expertise
• Education
• Engineering: Sustainability
• Engineering: Standards Review
• Engineering: Lead & Cadmium
• Engineering: PFAS

11:15 am Break

11:30am PPG Color of the Year! 
The inspiring presentation on 2025+ color and design trends will be led by trend forecaster and global color styling lead for PPG, Vanessa Peterson. Vanessa will guide us through the future of aesthetics, highlighting the key colors, materials, and styles set to shape the industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights into cultural and technological influences driving trends, equipping them with the knowledge to stay ahead of the dynamic world of design. 

Vanessa L. Peterson was born in Miami, FL. She studied fashion design at Design and Architecture Senior High School before being admitted into the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI, where she majored in interior design. Vanessa worked as an advanced color and materials designer for FCA in Auburn Hills, MI before relocating to California. She joined PPG in 2014 as a color stylist, and now after 10 years, is the Global Color Styling Lead where she produces and forecasts global color trends.

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Consumer Trends and the Future of Cookware and Bakeware in the US
Presented by: Catalina Flores and Nick Stene

Euromonitor International will give a review of the cookware and bakeware industries in the US in 2024 and how they will develop in the next five years. In addition, they will highlight the main trends and disruptors for consumers, including the growing influence of wellness, in this ever-changing space. Attendees will gain a broader perspective on how consumers are behaving and what will lead to the development of these industries.

1:30pm  US Legislative and Regulatory Update: PFAS and Beyond
Presented by: Tom Lee, Partner

This presentation will address new legislation and regulations that impact the cookware industry, including:

• Newly-enacted state PFAS laws, and regulatory clarifications and exemptions from Minnesota, and EPA
• Newly enacted lead restrictions that apply to cookware
• New carbon emissions and climate risk reporting requirements in California laws
• The federal Corporate Transparency Act
• State legislation regulating the use of AI tools
• State Extended Producer Responsibility laws

Tom Lee is a Partner in the firm's Energy, Environment and Infrastructure Practice Group, and is a trusted advisor to clients on a range of environmental topics. Tom regularly works with clients in a variety of industries including real estate investment and development, food and agriculture, retail and consumer products, and chemical manufacturing and distribution.

Tom is the founder and leader of the firm’s PFAS Team and his deep understanding of the ever-changing PFAS regulatory environment has made him a trusted counselor for companies evaluating their PFAS risk in transactional, regulatory, and litigation contexts. Tom is also the founder and editor of the firms’ Emerging Contaminants/Emerging Solutions blog, and writes and presents at conferences and webinars on a variety of topics including California’s Proposition 65, and the developing regulation of PFAS.

2:30pm Wrap Up