Summit Schedule

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Times subject to change. All times are CST.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:10 AMWelcome & Opening Plenary: How Kerry Transformed Hygienic Design from Reactive Response to Strategic AdvantageAleisha Jaeger, Kerry
Matt Dec, Kerry		Plenary
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM 3-A Awards Ceremony Plenary
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMNetworking Break with Tabletop Exhibitors and Poster SessionsSuhan Bheemaiah Balyatanda, Kansas State University
SWETA DEB, Cornell University
Babak Faraji Gougerdchi, Virginia Tech
Joshua Housley, Cornell University
Abdulaziz Jallow, University of Delaware
Monica Morales, Texas Tech University
Vaishali Poswal, South Dakota State University
Kristen Shoemake, Texas Tech University
Dharshika Sugumaran, Louisiana State University
Sandhya Thapa, Tennessee State University
Philip Junior Yeboah, University of Florida		 
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMOptimal Food Contact Surface Solution for Removal of Dry Powder Products Without Introducing Moisture Advanced Topics
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMIntroduction to Hygienic DesignScott Hoffmeyer, Spraying Systems Co.Hygienic Design Foundations
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM3D Printing and Reverse Engineering in the Food and Beverage IndustryAdam Baker, Trimech GroupAdvanced Topics
11:45 AM - 12:15 PMMaterials of Construction & Surface Finish Part 1Gabriel MILLER, Process Innovation - Food Safety, LLCHygienic Design Foundations
12:15 PM - 1:30 PMNetworking Lunch with Tabletop Exhibits and Poster SessionsSuhan Bheemaiah Balyatanda, Kansas State University
SWETA DEB, Cornell University
Babak Faraji Gougerdchi, Virginia Tech
Joshua Housley, Cornell University
Abdulaziz Jallow, University of Delaware
Monica Morales, Texas Tech University
Vaishali Poswal, South Dakota State University
Kristen Shoemake, Texas Tech University
Dharshika Sugumaran, Louisiana State University
Sandhya Thapa, Tennessee State University
Philip Junior Yeboah, University of Florida		 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PMHygienic Design - Key to Biofilm Prevention and ControlCarmen Cantú Reyes, EcolabAdvanced Topics
1:30 PM - 2:15 PMMaterials of Construction & Surface Finish Part 2Gabriel MILLER, Process Innovation - Food Safety, LLCHygienic Design Foundations
2:15 PM - 2:45 PMNetworking Break with Tabletop Exhibitors and Poster Sessions Suhan Bheemaiah Balyatanda, Kansas State University
SWETA DEB, Cornell University
Babak Faraji Gougerdchi, Virginia Tech
Joshua Housley, Cornell University
Abdulaziz Jallow, University of Delaware
Monica Morales, Texas Tech University
Vaishali Poswal, South Dakota State University
Kristen Shoemake, Texas Tech University
Dharshika Sugumaran, Louisiana State University
Sandhya Thapa, Tennessee State University
Philip Junior Yeboah, University of Florida		 
2:45 PM - 3:30 PMConverSessions Plenary
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM3-A Certified Equipment Showcase & Speed Networking Plenary
4:30 PM - 6:30 PMNetworking Reception with Tabletop Exhibitors and Poster SessionsSuhan Bheemaiah Balyatanda, Kansas State University
SWETA DEB, Cornell University
Babak Faraji Gougerdchi, Virginia Tech
Joshua Housley, Cornell University
Abdulaziz Jallow, University of Delaware
Monica Morales, Texas Tech University
Vaishali Poswal, South Dakota State University
Kristen Shoemake, Texas Tech University
Dharshika Sugumaran, Louisiana State University
Sandhya Thapa, Tennessee State University
Philip Junior Yeboah, University of Florida		 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PMStudent event (invitations only)  
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM3-A Standards Development 101 Eric Schweitzer, 3-A SSI 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote: When Dairy Processing Equipment and Installations Cross the Line and Triggers Regulatory Actions Brian Wise, Ohio Department of AgriculturePlenary
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMNetworking Break with Tabletop Exhibitors and Poster Sessions Suhan Bheemaiah Balyatanda, Kansas State University
SWETA DEB, Cornell University
Babak Faraji Gougerdchi, Virginia Tech
Joshua Housley, Cornell University
Monica Morales, Texas Tech University
Vaishali Poswal, South Dakota State University
Kristen Shoemake, Texas Tech University
Dharshika Sugumaran, Louisiana State University
Sandhya Thapa, Tennessee State University
Philip Junior Yeboah, University of Florida
Abdulaziz Jallow, University of Delaware		 
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMBridging the Skills Gap in U.S. Food Processing OEM Industry: Challenges and Solutions Chris Lyons, Food Production Solutions AssociationAdvanced Topics
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMHygienic Design & Fabrication Part 1Bryan Downer, SanimaticHygienic Design Foundations
11:15 AM - 12:00 PMHow Hygienic Design Can Break or Make Your CompanyAdwy van den Berg, EHEDG
Hein Timmerman, EHEDG		Advanced Topics
11:15 AM - 11:45 AMHygienic Design & Fabrication Part 2Bryan Downer, SanimaticHygienic Design Foundations
11:45 AM - 1:00 PMNetworking Lunch with Tabletop Exhibits and Poster SessionsSuhan Bheemaiah Balyatanda, Kansas State University
SWETA DEB, Cornell University
Babak Faraji Gougerdchi, Virginia Tech
Joshua Housley, Cornell University
Abdulaziz Jallow, University of Delaware
Monica Morales, Texas Tech University
Vaishali Poswal, South Dakota State University
Dharshika Sugumaran, Louisiana State University
Sandhya Thapa, Tennessee State University
Philip Junior Yeboah, University of Florida
Kristen Shoemake, Texas Tech University		 
12:15 PM - 2:15 PM3-A Symbol Holder Luncheon (Invitation Only)  
12:45 PM - 1:45 PMHygienic Specification & Inspection MethodsGreg Marconnet, Mead & Hunt
Sue Neisen, Absolute Consulting Services		Hygienic Design Foundations
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMTabletop Exhibit & Poster Move Out  
1:00 PM - 1:45 PMBiofilm Prevention – Targeted Cleaning and Ensuring Hygienic Design Principles Sharif Uddin Uddin, Rockline Industries, Inc
Adam Esser, Sterilex		Advanced Topics
2:00 PM - 2:45 PMNew Technology-Eliminate Chemicals and Save Water in Food ProcessingKyle Jenson, BioionixAdvanced Topics
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM3-A Third Party Verication (TPV): Getting ready for your InspectionBryan Downer, Sanimatic
Scott Hoffmeyer, Spraying Systems Co.
Gabriel MILLER, Process Innovation - Food Safety, LLC
Jason Tucker, JBT Marel		Advanced Topics
2:45 PM - 3:30 PMConverSessions Plenary
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM3-A Certified Equipment Showcase & Speed Networking  Plenary
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM3-A Board of Directors Event (Invitation Only)  

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