Attendees at The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2016 Stakeholders Summit, held May 5-6, 2016 in Arlington, Va, will receive advice, insights and recommendations from industry leaders during a panel discussion titled “Cultivating Conversations: Approaches to Consumer Engagement.”

The panel will focus on different approaches to help connect with consumers and opening a dialog about food and agriculture. Each panelist brings a unique perspective to the stage.

Panelists will include Phil Keiser, President & CEO of Culver’s, Leah McGrath, RD, LDN, Corporate Dietitian with Ingles Markets, and Jenny Schweigert, Executive Director of the AgChat Foundation.

“Engaging with consumers about modern animal agriculture is essential to fostering mutual understanding and positive relationships,” said Kay Johnson Smith, president and CEO of the Alliance. “It’s a huge part of what we do at the Alliance, so we’re thrilled to be offering this panel at Summit. Hearing three unique success stories will encourage our attendees to take their own efforts to new heights, and having the opportunity to pose questions to our expert panelists will ensure they walk away with ideas of how to do just that.”

The Stakeholders Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities and government agencies. This year’s Summit will focus on securing a bright future for animal agriculture by finding solutions to the challenges facing the industry today. Attendees will hear from thought-provoking speakers, participate in engaging discussions and leave with actionable ideas that they can immediately implement on their operations or in their businesses.

Be sure to check the Alliance website for the most up-to-date Summit information. You can also follow the hashtag #AAA16 for periodic updates about the event.