Conference Schedule:

NOTE: All sessions will be held at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Sessions are open to any attendee unless listed as (Closed). Specific locations for each session will be posted by May 21, 2021.

All sessions, with the exception of the Welcome Reception and any off-site tours, will be provided in both in-person and virtual formats and will be recorded.

NOTE: As restrictions on Washington, D.C. special event opportunities continue to open up in the weeks leading up to our event dates, more opportunities for outings, social events and spouse activities may continue to be added. Stay tuned!

Name Time Program Description
Sunday, June 20, 2021
NEW! Optional tour to Mount Vernon1:30 PM - 6:00 PM 
Registration2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
Monday, June 21, 2021
Registration7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Spouses' Breakfast, hosted by First Lady Shannon Latham9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 
Opening General Session and ASTA Annual Meeting, Part I11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ASTA_PLDC21_GeneralSession_v2.pdf
LEAD Session: The Mentor/Mentee Relationship12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Mentorship Session.pdf
Communications Committee Bi-Annual Strategy Meeting , Part 1 (Closed meeting; inquire at bshively@betterseed.org to attend)12:30 PM - 2:00 PM DRAFT June 2021 Communications Committee Meeting Agenda.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion in the Seed Industry: Creating Opportunity for Future Leaders1:00 PM - 1:45 PM DI Session PLDC Draft agenda.pdf
LEAD Session: The Future of Work2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Future of Work.pdf
Phytosanitary Outlook: Seed Health Testing and its Impacts3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Phyto Session PLDC Draft agenda.docx
Women in Seed: Know Your Value4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Women in Seed.pdf
Welcome Reception: NOTE NEW LOCATION5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Registration7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
International Trade Update10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Trade Session PLDC Draft agenda.pdf
Sustainability Panel: Public and Private Collaborations on Climate11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sustainability Session PLDC Draft agenda (002).pdf
Communications Committee Bi-Annual Strategy Meeting - Part 2 (Closed meeting; inquire at bshively@betterseed.org to attend)12:30 PM - 2:00 PM DRAFT June 2021 Communications Committee Meeting Agenda.pdf
Innovation Session1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Innovation Session PLDC Draft agenda.docx
Domestic Policy Session: Key Issues to Know before Advocacy Day!3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Domestic Policy Session PLDC Draft agenda_v2.pdf
SeedFirst PAC Happy Hour5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 
NEW! Optional "Monuments by Moonlight" Tour8:30 PM - 11:00 PM 
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Registration8:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
ASTA Advocacy Day and ASTA Annual Meeting, Part II9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ASTA Advocacy Day and Annual Meeting_Part II_agenda.pdf
ASTA Advocacy Day: Appointments10:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Thursday, June 24, 2021
ASTA Membership Committee (Closed; Virtual Only)10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Membership Committee Agenda_ (003).pdf
Intellectual Property Rights Workshop (All virtual - RSVP for special access link - Closed to Media)11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
ASTA Board of Directors (Closed)1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 2021_BoD_JUN agenda_DRAFT.pdf