Schedule at a Glance

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 (8:30 a.m - 6 p.m. EDT*)
A dynamic and immersive day of learning, knowledge-sharing, and networking:

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. ET Registration
8:45 - 9 a.m. ET Opening Remarks
9 - 10 a.m. ET Beyond Compliance: Desiging for How Children Actually Grow

Explore how children’s rapidly evolving bodies and minds shape their safety needs at every stage of development. Designed for manufacturers and industry leaders, this interactive session will provide key takeaways to inform safer product design, support compliance with evolving standards, and uncover opportunities to better serve children and caregivers in today’s market.

Grounded in evidence-based guidance from the pediatric medical community, the session will align key developmental milestones with product use and safety recommendations to help optimize child health and well-being. Dr. Hoffman will highlight considerations across critical product categories, including safe sleep, motor vehicle crash protection, and home safety, offering a comprehensive perspective on designing for safety across the early years.

Speaker: Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, M.D., CPST-I, FAAP, Professor of Pediatrics, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health and Science University

10 - 10:15 a.m. ET Break
10:15 - 11 a.m. ET Insights with Amazon
11 - 11:45 a.m. ET  CPSC Leadership Update: Priorities and Insights for the Baby Products Industry

 Join Peter Feldman, Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, for a timely discussion on the agency's latest updates, strategic priorities, and emerging areas of focus. This session will offer valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and what it means for the baby products industry, helping stakeholders stay informed and prepared.

Speaker: Peter Feldman, Acting Chairman, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET Annual Meeting with Lunch
1:15 - 2 p.m. ET Ahead of the Curve: Navigating the Next Wave of State Policy

The legislative landscape is shifting fast, and the stakes for industry have never been higher.

Join policy expert Andrew Hackman of Serlin Haley for a candid, insider look at the state-level forces set to reshape your business in the years ahead. In this interactive session, you will gain a clear, forward-looking view of how rapidly evolving policies, including plastics legislation, product stewardship, PFAS, and other emerging issues, are transforming requirements for products and packaging across the country.

Designed to move beyond headlines, this discussion will break down what is coming, what it means for your operations, and where to focus now to stay ahead. Bring your questions and walk away with practical, actionable insights to help you navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment with confidence.

Speaker: Andrew Hackman, Principal Lobbyist, Serlin Haley

2 - 2:15 p.m. ET Break
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. ET The Regulatory Shift: What CPSC, eFiling, and EPR Mean for You
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. ET Break
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET Tariffs in Transition: Section 301, Refunds, and the Road Ahead
4:30 - 5 p.m. ET Closing Remarks/Hill Day Prep
5 - 6 p.m. ET Networking Reception

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT*)
Advocate for baby safety in meetings on Capitol Hill

*All times are tentative

Accommodations

Our venue, Convene Hamilton Square, offers a list and map of nearby hotels available by clicking here. At this time, the Alliance does not offer a group room block for the Summit. Please book overnight accommodations at the hotel of your choice.

Sponsors

The Baby Safety Alliance Summit wouldn't be possible without our sponsors' partnership and commitment to the Summit and to advancing the safety and quality of baby and children’s products.

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Experience Enhancers

 

If your organization is interested in sponsoring the 2026 Summit, we have opportunities available starting at $2,500 that include one complimentary registration. For more information, contact Reta Adler at radler@babysafetyalliance.org.

Additional FAQs

Who should attend? If your work impacts babies and the products that protect them, the 2026 Baby Safety Alliance Summit is for you.

What should I wear? Business attire is generally recommended for the Summit. Since we will be walking extensively for Wednesday’s Capitol Hill events, please remember to check the weather forecast and wear comfortable shoes and clothing that day.

I’m not a Baby Safety Alliance Member yet — how can I learn more?
Learn more about becoming a Member at babysafetyalliance.org/page/join. 

What’s the media attendance policy? The 2026 Baby Safety Alliance Summit will not be open to the media. For media inquiries, please contact Michelle Hayes at mhayes@babysafetyalliance.org.