This 2022 September meeting will mark the 100th Annual Fall Member meeting for the Cookware & Bakeware Alliance (formerly the Cookware Manufacturers Association). We were founded in 1922 on the principle to protect US consumers – and we stand by that mission to this day. Over the last 100 years, we have brought meaningful information and solutions to the Industry.
This is our first hybrid event.
Come help us celebrate IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY! And we have so much to celebrate this year! Our 100th Anniversary, our new name, new benefits, and more!
Registration is open to CBA members ONLY.
Monday, September 19
3:00 PM ET
Board Meeting
6:30 PM ET
Reception/Dinner
Tuesday, September 20
8:30 AM ET
Open
9:00 AM ET
General Meeting
11:00 AM ET
Engineering Standards Committee Update on PFAS Education Efforts
Update on efforts completed to date by CBA, what is in progress and next plans
Presentation by WAP Sustainability on their Value Chain Chemical Management (VCCM) system
Noia Tecnica support program for CBA members
Keynote Speaker
Fixed.: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving
Demonstrating a powerful paradigm shift for finding solutions, Herman will teach us to see things differently, using art to challenge our default thinking and open up possibilities otherwise overlooked. Her unexpected, insightful, and often delightful methodology is sought after by leaders and professionals for whom failure is catastrophic.
Luckily for us, these tactics work— no matter the problem’s scale or complexity. And we don’t need an art degree or previous knowledge about art to benefit from her approach, only a willingness to open our eyes and our minds. Yes, things go wrong all the time. What matters most is what we do to fix them.
Amy Herman
President
The Art of Perception
About Amy Herman
Amy Herman is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. By showing people how to look closely at painting, sculpture, and photography, she helps them hone their visual intelligence to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision making. She developed her Art of Perception seminar in 2000 to improve medical students’ observation and communication skills with their patients when she was the Head of Education at The Frick Collection in New York City. She subsequently adapted the program for a wide range of professionals and leads sessions internationally for the New York City Police Department, the FBI, the French National Police, the Department of Defense, Interpol, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, first responders, the military, and the intelligence community. In her highly participatory presentation, she demonstrates the relevance of visual literacy across the professional spectrum and how the analysis of works of art affords participants in her program an innovative way to refresh their sense of critical inquiry and reconsider the skills necessary for improved performance and effective leadership. The program has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The CBS Evening News, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others. Her TED talk, A Lesson in Looking, went live in December 2018. Ms. Herman holds an A.B., a J.D., and an M.A. in art history. Her book, Visual Intelligence, was published in May 2016 and was on both the New York Times and Washington Post best sellers’ lists.
PFAS Update Presentation
WAP Sustainability’s Value Chain Chemical Management (VCCM) system was developed to help manufacturers streamline chemical transparency efforts. The number of requests for chemical and ingredient information from consumers and authorities having jurisdictions has increased significantly over the last number of years and shows no signs of slowing down. With each new chemical transparency regulation or a request from a big box retailer, there seem to be new requirements that force manufacturers to revisit what they believed to be already completed efforts to gather new or additional information.
The VCCM system aggregates over three dozen chemical transparency efforts and regulations into one core system that manufacturers can use to streamline responses to regulations or requests. The resulting system is a verifiable data management system that functions similarly to ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 systems, with defined processes and procedures, data management functions, and clearly defined data collection and evaluation methods.
Each Value Chain Chemical Management program starts with a thorough review of the existing regulations and asks that the manufacturer is currently trying to meet/understand, including how these programs relate to one another, and an overview of the key requirements that may be common core to each regulation or request. Screening and full chemical assessments are also completed. WAP Sustainability will provide a detailed data system that meets the requirements of the regulations and ask that are in place currently.
The output of the Chemical and Ingredient Data System is a mechanism for managing chemical transparency data over time with accuracy and confidence. The Data System will be used to generate the raw data needed to meet specific chemical transparency asks, such as CA AB 1200 or HB 22-1345. Already defined processes and procedures will define how the system is updated, while supplier engagement and manufacturing process and procedures will ensure that data records are maintained as the production and supply environment changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my hotel included in my meeting registration?
NO.
You must book your hotel room directly with Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare.
The hotel will only hold our special CBA block of rooms until August 28, 2022. The CBA cannot guarantee availability after this date.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM on the day of your arrival, and the availability of your room cannot be assured prior to this time. Check-out time on the day of your departure is 12:00 noon.
Follow this link to book your room: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1655498512394&key=GRP
What's the like weather in Chicago?
Chicago, Illinois usually sees the last of hot weather in September. Many days have pleasant temperatures and relatively few days have rain.
Average Temperatures In September:
High 75 – Low 54
What is the dress code for the meeting?
Business casual
What is the closest airport?
Our meeting is located minutes from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The Sheraton offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off based on availability.
Where do I park for the event?
Self-parking at the hotel is $17.00 per day.
What are the driving directions?
Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare
6501 Mannheim Road
Rosemont IL 60018
Click here for Google Maps Driving Directions
From East
Take Interstate 90 West to Interstate 190 West and take Exit 2A (Mannheim Road). Go one mile north on Mannheim Road. The hotel is located on the right side just after the first light.
From North
Take Interstate 294 South to Interstate 190 West and take Exit 2A (Mannheim Road). Go one mile north on Mannheim Road. The hotel is located on the right side just after the first light.
From West
Take Interstate 90 East to Interstate 190 West and take Exit 2A (Mannheim Road). Go one mile north on Mannheim Road. The hotel is located on the right side just after the first light.
From South
Take Interstate 294 North to Interstate 190 West and take Exit 2A (Mannheim Road). Go one mile north on Mannheim Road. The hotel is located on the right side just after the first light.
Since this is a hybrid event, will it be recorded?
There are no plans to record this event. We’ve added the hybrid option as many of our member companies still have limited or restricted travel policies in place. We are focusing our efforts on making this a meaningful live event, whether you attend in person or virtually.
If you’re attending virtually, we suggest blocking off time in your schedule to join us via Zoom.
Since this is a hybrid event, how will I know where to go?
Whether you’re attending in person in Chicago or virtually from your office, watch your email the week of September 12th for updates, directions, and important links for attendees.