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Tuesday, June 17
 

9:00am CDT

Welcome & Opening
Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
Speakers
avatar for David Kosnoff

David Kosnoff

Product Safety Executive/ICPHSO President
Recently retired from Walmart after a career spanning nearly forty years in corporate life, including a focus on product safety since 2006, David has had the privilege of leading Product Safety teams for Walmart, Hasbro, Amazon, and Mattel. His work included two Hong Kong based assignments... Read More →
avatar for Danni Cugini

Danni Cugini

Director, Product Compliance & Regulatory, Harbor Freight
Danni Cugini is the Director of Product Compliance & Regulatory for Harbor Freight Tools, where she oversees product safety and regulatory chemical compliance for a wide range of consumer products. A product safety and compliance professional for over 10 years, Danni was with Barnes... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
Target Corporation Headquarters 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

9:30am CDT

North America Regulatoy Updates on Health Canada, CPSC, Profeco Activities
Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Hear the latest regulatory activities taking place at Health Canada, CPSC, and Profeco.
Speakers
avatar for Ashita Kapoor

Ashita Kapoor

Associate Director, Product Safety, Consumer Reports
Ashita Kapoor is Associate Director for Consumer Reports’ Product Safety team. She is responsible for CR’s research and testing program that includes assessment of safe operation and use of consumer products. She spearheads a research program that employs contemporary data analytics... Read More →
avatar for Mike Gentine

Mike Gentine

Counsel, Arnold & Porter
 Mike Gentine, a former senior counsel with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), advises manufacturers, retailers and other commercial clients on product safety and consumer protection issues. He is especially skilled with legal, regulatory, enforcement, and penalty... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Target Corporation Headquarters 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

10:30am CDT

Session 1: State Regulatory Update
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am CDT
Hear some of the latest regulatory updates from various States within the USA.  Critical regulatory information you need to know when doing business in the United States.
Speakers
avatar for Ashita Kapoor

Ashita Kapoor

Associate Director, Product Safety, Consumer Reports
Ashita Kapoor is Associate Director for Consumer Reports’ Product Safety team. She is responsible for CR’s research and testing program that includes assessment of safe operation and use of consumer products. She spearheads a research program that employs contemporary data analytics... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Reinen

Michelle Reinen

Administrator, Division of Trade & Consumer Protection, WIsconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Michelle Reinen is the Administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. She has over 28 years of experience working within the Division serving in a variety of roles. Some of her responsibilities have... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:25am CDT
Target Corporation Headquarters 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

11:30am CDT

Session 2: When Interests Collide: Navigating Product Safety in Real-Time
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm CDT
Join us for an interactive session exploring the complexities of product safety, where competing interests often clash. In this live case study, panelists will tackle a tough product safety scenario, balancing consumer safety with business priorities. They’ll present and debate different solutions, considering various perspectives on the issue. When these priorities conflict, how do stakeholders influence the final decision? Audience members will act as key stakeholders, voting on decisions in real-time to guide the outcome.
Moderators
avatar for Lazaro Aguiar

Lazaro Aguiar

Associate Attorney, Husch Blackwell
Lazaro successfully defends clients in product liability, mass tort and consumer class actions. His litigation practice includes multidistrict litigation and coordinated proceedings. Lazaro's success in defending clients comes from distilling complicated issues into a simple story... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Michael Del Negro

Michael Del Negro

Vice President, Head of Safety, Ethics & Compliance, Peloton
Michael is Vice President, Head of Safety, Ethics and Compliance at Peloton Interactive, Inc., where Co-Chairs the Executive Product Safety Committee. Michael overseas Peloton's product safety compliance program, including risk assessments; product safety compliance processes; training... Read More →
avatar for Stacey Bowers

Stacey Bowers

Global Product Compliance Manager, Enhesa
Stacey Bowers, MILS, is a Global Product Compliance Manager within Enhesa Product Intelligence's Expert Services Team. Stacey has been part of the ES Team since November 2023, but within the wider global product compliance industry for over 20 years, at companies such as Compliance... Read More →
avatar for Teresa Murray

Teresa Murray

Consumer Watchdog Director, U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)
Teresa directs the Consumer Watchdog office, which looks out for consumers’ health, safety and financial security. Previously, she worked as a journalist covering consumer issues and personal finance for two decades for Ohio’s largest daily newspaper. She received dozens of state... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:25pm CDT
Target Corporation Headquarters 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

1:50pm CDT

Session 3: “Brand Protection: Threats and Defenses”
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm CDT
In a world of evolving domestic and global policies, rising costs, supply chain challenges, and regulatory shifts, organizations face new risks and uncertainties. It is crucial for companies to adapt and navigate these changes effectively to mitigate disruptions. Even small missteps can significantly affect a company's brand and reputation.

Are you ready to tackle these challenges head-on? Gain valuable insights and best practices in product safety. Our expert panel will provide perspectives from public relations, regulatory compliance, legal strategy, and supply chain management. Through immersive simulated scenarios, you will experience firsthand the operational and reputation risks associated with the rapidly changing product safety environment.
Moderators
avatar for Chris Harvey

Chris Harvey

Sr. Vice President, Client Services/President-Elect, Sedgwick
With 15 years’ experience, Chris is recognized as an expert in the recall industry and routinely speaks on best practices at trade shows, conventions, and conferences. Throughout his career, he has managed more than 1,200 recall and in-market remediations, including hundreds for... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Frazier

Tiffany Frazier

Senior Vice President, Product Safety Quality & Regulatory, Target
Tiffany Frazier is a respected leader in product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, with over 15 years of experience advancing consumer trust through proactive risk management.  As Vice President of Product Safety, Quality & Regulatory (PSQR) at Target, she leads a global... Read More →
avatar for Chris Goller

Chris Goller

Senior Manager, Client Services and Global Programs, QIMA
Chris Goller is the Senior Manager of Client Services and Global Programs for QIMA. He has been in the consumer products industry for 14 years. During his last 8 years with QIMA, he has been responsible for managing a team of customer service professionals focused on delivering outstanding... Read More →
avatar for Rob Ford

Rob Ford

Managing Partner and Executive Vice President, 5W
Rob Ford serves as Managing Partner and Executive Vice President of the Corporate Communicationsdivision and leads 5W's Crisis Communications practice across all agency divisions. He specializes in crisisstrategy and brand protection for high growth and well-established companies... Read More →
avatar for John Kuppens

John Kuppens

Partner, Nelson Mullins
John serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Consumer & Mechanical Product Liability Industry Group and has over 30 years’ experience. He counsels product manufacturers on CPSC matters (including reporting, recalls, compliance plans, and investigations) and defends them in litigatio... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:50pm - 2:45pm CDT
Target Corporation Headquarters 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

2:45pm CDT

Session 4: AI and Automation: The New Era of Safety and Compliance Management
Tuesday June 17, 2025 2:45pm - 3:40pm CDT
Generative AI and workflow automation tools are redefining how organizations approach product safety, compliance, and quality management. This session will explore how generative AI and automation tools can work together to streamline safety workflows—from automating regulatory monitoring and compliance documentation to triggering real-time risk alerts based on external data sources. Attendees will learn how AI can assist in generating safety assessments, identifying potential hazards, and interpreting global regulations, while workflow automation tools connect these insights across departments, suppliers, and systems. Together, these technologies reduce manual effort, accelerate decision-making, and improve product safety outcomes.

This presentation will include practical use cases and implementation tips, offering a roadmap for professionals looking to integrate AI and automation into their safety and quality programs. This panel is ideal for all safety professionals from all stakeholder groups seeking to future-proof the way they operate.
Moderators
avatar for Brian Grochal

Brian Grochal

Director of Product Safety and Quality, BARK
Brian Grochal is an experienced professional in product safety, quality, and compliance, currently serving as the Director of Safety and Quality at BARK since May 2022. A former Board Member of the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO), Brian engages... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Ashita Kapoor

Ashita Kapoor

Associate Director, Product Safety, Consumer Reports
Ashita Kapoor is Associate Director for Consumer Reports’ Product Safety team. She is responsible for CR’s research and testing program that includes assessment of safe operation and use of consumer products. She spearheads a research program that employs contemporary data analytics... Read More →
avatar for Eli Clemens

Eli Clemens

Policy Analyst, Center for Data Innovation
Eli Clemens is a policy analyst focusing on e-commerce and retail technology policy at the Center for Data Innovation. Previously, he worked as an open source intelligence analyst and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in China. He holds a Master of International Affairs degree from... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 2:45pm - 3:40pm CDT
Target Corporation Headquarters 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

4:00pm CDT

Session 5:
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Target Corporation Headquarters 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

4:45pm CDT

Closing Remarks
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for David Kosnoff

David Kosnoff

Product Safety Executive/ICPHSO President
Recently retired from Walmart after a career spanning nearly forty years in corporate life, including a focus on product safety since 2006, David has had the privilege of leading Product Safety teams for Walmart, Hasbro, Amazon, and Mattel. His work included two Hong Kong based assignments... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
Target Corporation Headquarters 1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
 
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