BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:Uniting the IndustryThe CBA's 104th Annual Spring MeetingTogether\, we're shaping a stronger\, safer future for our industry.\nJoin us for the CBA's 104th Annual Spring Meeting\, a virtual event taking place over two days on May 12th and 13th\, 2026. Our theme\, Uniting the Industry\, has never been more critical.Together\, we're shaping a stronger\, safer future for our industry.In an era of rapid change and emerging challenges\, collaboration and unity within the cookware and bakeware industry are essential. This meeting is designed to bring together current members and prospective members alike\, offering a unique platform to connect\, share insights\, and build meaningful relationships that will strengthen our entire industry.Whether you're a long-standing CBA member or considering joining our alliance\, this event provides unparalleled opportunities to:Network with industry leaders and innovatorsGain insights from expert presentations and discussionsParticipate in conversations that shape the future of cookware and bakewareDiscover the value of CBA membership and how it supports your business goalsWe're excited to invite prospective members to experience firsthand the power of our united community. This virtual format makes it easier than ever to participate from anywhere\, removing barriers and bringing our industry together regardless of location.Non-members who attend the event have a unique opportunity this year! If you join this meeting and apply for membership by May 18th\, 2026\, the cost of the event ticket will be deducted from your first year dues.Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something bigger to contribute your voice\, learn from peers\, and help build a more resilient\, innovative\, and collaborative industry. Together\, we're not just attending a meeting\; we're shaping the future of cookware and bakeware.\nVirtual Spring Meeting AgendaMay 12th11am to 4pm Eastern11am - Welcome by President\, Mike Otterman11:15 - Virtual Meeting Housekeeping11:30 - [Tobias Gerfin\, FEC / Kuhn Rikon] FEC: European Industry Update12:30pm - BREAK1:00pm - Industry Insights (Board President)1:30pm - General Meeting (MD)2:30pm - BREAK2:45pm [Fatima Linares\, Euromonitor] Euromonitor: Trends in Cookware3:45pm Day 1 Wrap UpMay 13th11am to 4pm Eastern11am - Welcome by INCOMING President\, Chris Bauman11:15 - Virtual Meeting Housekeeping Reminders11:30 - [Peter Giannetti\, IHA/HomePage News] IHA: State of the Industry Report12:30 - BREAK1pm - [Eden Rosenbush] Connecting testing and technology with the needs of retailers2pm - Break2:15 - [Tom Lee\, Latham & Watkins] Legislation Update: Beyond Food Contact Surfaces - A Complete Update on Legislation Impacting Consumer Products3:45 - Day 2 Wrap Up X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


Uniting the Industry

The CBA&rsquo\;s 104th Annual Spring Meeting

Together\, we&rsquo\;re shaping a stronger\, safer future for our industry.


Join us for the CBA'\;s 104th Annual Spring Meeting\, a virtual event taking place over two days on May 12th and 13th\, 2026. Our theme\, Uniting the Industry\, has never been more critical.

Together\, we'\;re shaping a stronger\, safer future for our industry.

In an era of rapid change and emerging challenges\, collaboration and unity within the cookware and bakeware industry are essential. This meeting is designed to bring together current members and prospective members alike\, offering a unique platform to connect\, share insights\, and build meaningful relationships that will strengthen our entire industry.

Whether you'\;re a long-standing CBA member or considering joining our alliance\, this event provides unparalleled opportunities to:

We'\;re excited to invite prospective members to experience firsthand the power of our united community. This virtual format makes it easier than ever to participate from anywhere\, removing barriers and bringing our industry together regardless of location.

Non-members who attend the event have a unique opportunity this year! If you join this meeting and apply for membership by May 18th\, 2026\, the cost of the event ticket will be deducted from your first year dues.

Don'\;t miss this opportunity to be part of something bigger&mdash\;to contribute your voice\, learn from peers\, and help build a more resilient\, innovative\, and collaborative industry. Together\, we'\;re not just attending a meeting\; we'\;re shaping the future of cookware and bakeware.


Virtual Spring Meeting Agenda

May 12th

11am to 4pm Eastern

11am - Welcome by President\, Mike Otterman

11:15 - Virtual Meeting Housekeeping

11:30 - [Tobias Gerfin\, FEC / Kuhn Rikon] FEC: European Industry Update

12:30pm - BREAK

1:00pm - Industry Insights (Board President)

1:30pm - General Meeting (MD)

2:30pm - BREAK

2:45pm [Fatima Linares\, Euromonitor] Euromonitor: Trends in Cookware

3:45pm Day 1 Wrap Up

May 13th

11am to 4pm Eastern

11am - Welcome by INCOMING President\, Chris Bauman

11:15 - Virtual Meeting Housekeeping Reminders

11:30 - [Peter Giannetti\, IHA/HomePage News] IHA: State of the Industry Report

12:30 - BREAK

1pm - [Eden Rosenbush] Connecting testing and technology with the needs of retailers

2pm - Break

2:15 - [Tom Lee\, Latham &\; Watkins] Legislation Update: Beyond Food Contact Surfaces - A Complete Update on Legislation Impacting Consumer Products

3:45 - Day 2 Wrap Up

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