Contains: Courage FARE Summit 2019: Full Schedule

6:30pm EDT

Innovation Tank

We will kick things off with FARE's 4th Innovation Tank. This inspiring session will feature teens presenting their innovative ideas for improving the lives of people living with food allergies. Teens will pitch their ideas to attendees and a panel of judges, and voting will take place throughout the weekend. The winner will be announced Sunday morning.

Friday November 1, 2019 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Riverview Ballroom

All Attendee

7:00am EDT

Wake Up with Yoga

Speakers

Melissa Engel

Melissa Engel is a Clinical Psychology PhD student at Emory University. She received her BA in Psychology from Emory and her MA in Developmental Psychology from the University of Minnesota. A self-proclaimed “autoimmune warrior,” Melissa has severe allergies to milk, eggs, peanuts... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Pose Rooftop Lounge

All Attendee

9:00am EDT

Plenary

Speakers

Gian Paul Gonzalez

During the New York Giants’ 2011 Super Bowl run, much of their inspiration is attributed to Gian Paul Gonzalez(pronounced John-Paul). Prior to the Giant’s Christmas Eve game with the NY Jets, Gonzalez delivered the now famous “ALL IN” rally cry message during the Giants... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Riverview Ballroom

All Attendee

10:50am EDT

Coffee Break

Saturday November 2, 2019 10:50am - 11:10am EDT
Riverview Exhibit Hall

All Attendee

11:10am EDT

Do's and Don'ts for Dads and Dudes

Food allergies don't need to stop you from living your life! Daytona and Eric will take you on a journey showing dads and dudes how to safely enjoy everyday life, participate in extracurricular activities, and advocate on behalf of others with severe food allergies. This dad and dude will share several real life experiences and their outcomes.

Speakers

Eric Hodson

Daytona's Father, a.k.a. Eric Hodson, grew up on a farm in south central Kansas. He graduated college with a communications degree and has been working in the field of advertising and public relations for the past 30 years. During that time, he has helped raise two children, one with... Read More →

Daytona Hodson

Daytona Hodson has had food allergies to peanut for his entire life. After moving from his hometown in 5th grade, he noticed changes in the awareness of food allergies of his new community. He decided to change that. Since then he has been a member of TAG for 5 years, had his city... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Azalea 3

All Attendee

12:00pm EDT

Lunch and Vision Awards Presentation

Join us for lunch and the FARE Vision Awards.

The FARE Vision Awards provide an opportunity to recognize individuals, companies or organizations who support FARE in its mission to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments.

Saturday November 2, 2019 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Maryland A, B, C & D

All Attendee

1:30pm EDT

Facebook Workshop: Leverage Your Storytelling Power

Your voice and personal story can be powerful tools to help create a world where everyone living with food allergies feels empowered to live free from fear and labels. That is why we are thrilled to debut a fun a new and interactive experience at the Contains: Courage FARE Summit!

Led by the brilliant team at Facebook, these workshops will teach you how to leverage the power of storytelling to raise awareness and educate people on the seriousness of food allergies.

Speakers

Ashley Falcon

Facebook Client Solutions

Christine Chan

Facebook Client Solutions

Saturday November 2, 2019 1:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Eastern Shore 1

All Attendee

2:30pm EDT

Mastering the Congressional Meeting

Every study of congressional communications agrees: In-person meetings are the most effective way to get what you want. We’ll give you more background on our advocacy priorities and show you how to execute the perfect meeting, from your initial scheduling call to sending your thank you card. We’ll even prove that meetings can be fun! We’ll wrap-up the session by unveiling FARE’s next advocacy campaign and showing how you can help.

Speakers

Lawrence Soler

Convergency

Lawrence (Larry) A. Soler is a partner at Convergency, a firm that provides advocacy and policy consulting to companies and organizations.Prior to founding Convergency, Larry was founding CEO of the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), an organization that was formed in conjunction... Read More →

Jon Hoffman

Director, Advocacy and External Affairs, Food Allergy Research & Education

Jon Hoffman joined the FARE team in August 2016, and is the Director of Advocacy and External Affairs. He brings seven years of experience in the digital advocacy realm, leading campaigns and utilizing new media to motivate and direct advocates to make their voices heard with legislators... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Azalea 2

All Attendee

3:30pm EDT

Your Food, Your Way: Developing Allergen-Free Recipes*

Cooking delicious allergen-free meals doesn't have to be difficult. Food writer, recipe developer and cookbook author Amanda Orlando has your back. Amanda will provide the how-to and the inspiration that will get you cooking in no time.

Speakers

Amanda Orlando

Founder, Writer and Photographer, Everyday Allergen-Free

Amanda Orlando is a food writer and recipe developer living in Toronto. She is the author and photographer of two cookbooks, the latest, Everyone's Welcome, releasing in May 2019. Her blog, Everyday Allergen-Free, aims to inspire confidence in those living with food allergies and... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
Azalea 3

All Attendee, Registered Dietitian

7:00am EST

Wake Up with Yoga

Speakers

Melissa Engel

Sunday November 3, 2019 7:00am - 8:00am EST
Pose Rooftop Lounge

All Attendee

10:00am EST

Teen Advisory Group Presents

Members of FARE's Teen Advisory Group are doing amazing things in their communities. Come to this session to hear straight from teens about how they're making an impact!

Sunday November 3, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Baltimore 3&4

All Attendee

10:50am EST

Coffee Break

Sunday November 3, 2019 10:50am - 11:10am EST
Riverview Exhibit Hall

All Attendee

12:10pm EST

Closing Session

Sunday November 3, 2019 12:10pm - 1:00pm EST
Riverview Ballroom

All Attendee