US Regulatory Breakfast Briefing Series| Minneapolis
April 28th 2026| 8.00AM-10.30AM | The Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis
As global product regulations continue to expand in scope and complexity, organizations must strengthen their approach to product compliance across design, manufacturing, and supply chains. This exclusive breakfast briefing marks the launch of a new series of US-focused in-person events, designed to help businesses navigate evolving regulatory requirements across both the EU and US with confidence.
Join product compliance, regulatory, and risk professionals for a focused morning session as we explore the regulatory, legal, and operational implications of key product regulations on both sides of the Atlantic. From Digital Product Passports and Extended Producer Responsibility to US chemical regulations, Right to Repair, RoHS, and more, this briefing will examine how compliance obligations are converging globally—and what this means for products placed on the market.
Over breakfast, engage in expert-led presentations, practical discussions, and an interactive Q&A session designed to provide clarity on regulatory expectations, highlight areas of risk, and support informed decision-making across product portfolios and supply chains.
Start your day informed, equipped, and ready to navigate the future of product compliance—while understanding how sustainability requirements increasingly intersect with regulatory obligations in both the EU and US markets.
See the full agenda here.
Speakers
Kelly Bugiera, Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist and Team Leader, Compliance & Risks
Kelly specializes in research and monitoring for US state and federal legislative and regulatory activity related to all aspects of our product and topic coverage. Kelly also works on special customer consulting and assessment projects that cover international standards and regulatory activity. Areas of special focus include chemicals, product safety, and drinking water. In addition, Kelly leads a team of seven regulatory analysts/specialists based both in the EU and US.
Prior to joining Compliance & Risks, Kelly led a team of information and compliance professionals at a consumer product testing lab where she worked for over 28 years. During her tenure there, Kelly managed and produced all content for an international regulatory and compliance database, researched international regulations and standards for a variety of consumer products, as well as provided consultation to global manufacturers and retailers in the areas of testing and product safety.
Patricia Weathers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Compliance & Risks
Patricia brings over ten years working in Quality Compliance and Assurance for automotive components and medical device manufacturers, and is a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
Prior to working in Quality-related roles, she provided research and information services at the US academic level and also coordinated corporate training development.
Danny Cassidy, Leadership Team, Compliance & Risks
Danny is a seasoned leader with over twenty-five years of experience in software development, professional services, and growth leadership, specializing in Product Compliance and Sustainability. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Compliance & Risks, Danny has partnered with over 150 corporate leaders to implement best-in-class solutions and technologies.
Starting his career at Motorola and transitioning to financial services and Fintech, Danny has brought significant advances in RegTech to the manufacturing industry over the past eight years. He has guided leading global brands in developing and implementing transformative regulatory compliance programs, leveraging modern technology and expertise to drive sustainability.
Danny’s extensive experience and industry insights make him an invaluable advisor
