Upcoming Events

Events and Education Calendar

Each year the Meat Institute in conjunction with the Foundation for Meat & Poultry Research & Education, conducts a series of annual conferences and educational workshops to meet the needs of our membership, the meat industry and their retail and food service customers

Validation Study Considerations: Thermal Processing, Dried and Fermented Products

Thursday, February 13th | 2:00 PM ET

In 2023, USDA FSIS issued a guideline on ready-to-eat (RTE) fermented, salt-cured, and dried products, outlining responses to commonly asked questions about these products, where cooking is not the primary lethality step. Some products impacted by this guideline are summer sausage, pepperoni, salami, and country-cured ham. Join experts from Eurofins in this webinar to discuss considerations in creating validation studies.

Annual Meat Conference

March 24-26, 2025

Orlando, FL

The AMC is the premier conference for meat retail professionals, bringing together peers and trading partners across the industry. Experience three days of insightful discussions on consumer trends, sustainability, technology, and the political landscape.

Network with industry leaders, discover the latest innovations and solutions from leading suppliers, and gain valuable knowledge through a diverse program featuring expert speakers, interactive presentations, and an exclusive first look at the Power of Meat, essential insights to drive your business forward.

Who Should Attend: Meat department managers, buyers, merchandisers, marketing and sales professionals from national chains, regional supermarkets, direct-to-consumer brands, and specialty food retailers, as well as equipment, technology and service providers in sales and marketing, product development, food safety and quality, technical services, research and development, business development, and executives.

Environment, Labor & Safety+ Conference

April 21-23, 2025

Charlotte, NC

ELS+ is a platform designed for safety, environmental compliance, and HR professionals in the meat industry to stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges. Our experts focus on practical and applicable insights, sharing essential information to help you keep your workforce and facilities safe, engaged, and up to date. This community provides a secure environment where you can discuss challenges and learn from peers about what strategies are effective and which ones aren’t. Most importantly, you will leave equipped with tools and talking points to effectively communicate your valuable ideas back at your plant.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Professionals at all levels in safety, human resources, and environmental compliance

Animal Care and Handling Conference

May 13-14, 2025

Denver, CO

The Animal Care & Handling Conference is the only event dedicated to advancing animal welfare and handling practices, particularly within the meat industry’s slaughter sector. This unique gathering brings together industry leaders, academics, and practitioners, bridging academic research and real-world application. Unlike other conferences, it encourages open dialogue and shares practical, actionable solutions designed for those working in slaughter operations. Attendees will gain valuable insights, network with peers, and leave equipped with strategies to enhance animal care and handling in their daily practices.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Professionals in animal welfare and handling, compliance, food safety and quality, technical services, and academia.

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Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop

June 3-4, 2025

University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI)

RTE manufacturers face the constant challenge of controlling Listeria monocytogenes to produce safe, nutritious products. This intimate workshop covers the latest developments in Listeria control, sanitation, sanitary design, environmental monitoring, investigations, corrective actions, and critical information to help processors stay current on regulatory issues and changes. Attendees will engage in hands-on exercises, including a critical thinking exercise focused on ‘seek and destroy’ scenarios. This unique learning experience provides valuable insights and actionable takeaways that can be directly applied to your plants with take-home action items for continuous improvement. Seats are limited, and participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop.

Who Should Attend: Professionals in food safety and quality, technical services, production, sanitation, HACCP, regulatory affairs, microbiology, research development and operations.

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Meat Industry Food Safety Conference

September 9-10, 2025

Kansas City, MO

The Meat Institute Food Safety Conference brings together food safety professionals across the supply chain, creating opportunities for attendees to openly share experiences and best practices addressing the meat industry's most pressing challenges. From the latest scientific findings on foodborne pathogens and evolving food safety regulations and guidance documents to emerging threats like antimicrobial resistance, this event will inspire new innovative approaches to your food safety challenges and provide actionable and practical solutions to advancing your food safety programs.

Who Should Attend: Professionals in food safety and quality, technical services, compliance, regulatory affairs, science and innovation, microbiology, research and business development, and sales.

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Protein PACT Solutions Summit

October 8-10, 2025

Los Angeles, CA

We are thrilled to announce the reimagined Protein PACT Solutions Summit, formerly known as the Protein PACT Summit. This is the premier event where the efforts you make in your operation meet with the entire meat value chain to address the multitude of sustainability, supply chain management, animal welfare, food safety, and consumer trust challenges. This is not just a conference with endless speeches; it's a reimagined platform where industry leaders can come to benchmark their strategies, where innovators collaborate to find solutions, and where we all partner on pre-competitive action. Attend to discover how forward-thinking companies are future-proofing their business and leave with practical insights to help your organization reach its goals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: CEOs, COOs, sustainability, FSQA, animal welfare, legal and supply chain executives.

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Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop

October 22-23, 2025

Kansas City, MO

RTE manufacturers face the constant challenge of controlling Listeria monocytogenes to produce safe, nutritious products. This intimate workshop covers the latest developments in Listeria control, sanitation, sanitary design, environmental monitoring, investigations, corrective actions, and critical information to help processors stay current on regulatory issues and changes. Attendees will engage in hands-on exercises, including a critical thinking exercise focused on ‘seek and destroy’ scenarios. This unique learning experience provides valuable insights and actionable takeaways that can be directly applied to your plants with take-home action items for continuous improvement. Seats are limited, and participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop.

Who Should Attend: Professionals in food safety and quality, technical services, production, sanitation, HACCP, regulatory affairs, microbiology, research development and operations.

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International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE)

January 27-29, 2026

Atlanta, GA

IPPE is the world’s largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat, and poultry and those involved in feed manufacturing.

Who Should Attend: C-level executives, professionals in sales and marketing, production and processing, maintenance, food safety and quality, research and academia.

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Past Events

Digitization in the Meat Industry

Wednesday, January 15 | 2:00 PM ET

Protein PACT, Virtual

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What to Expect with Immigration Enforcement in the Trump Administration

Thursday, December 12 | 1:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Labor & Human Rights, Virtual

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2025 Economic Outlook for Meat & Poultry

Tuesday, December 10 | 2:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Meat Institute Post-Election: Insights and Implications

Thursday, December 5 | 2:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Achieving Sustainability Goals: The Role of Recycling Programs and How to Incorporate Corrugated Packaging

Tuesday, December 3 | 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Protein PACT, Virtual

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The Role of a Response Plan in Surviving a Cyber-Attack

Thursday, November 21 | 2:00 PM ET

Cybersecurity, Virtual

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Driving Business Impact Through Research: A Deep Dive into the Meat Foundation

Tuesday, November 19 | 3:00 PM ET

Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Market Structure, Virtual

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Outlook on the Meat Consumer: Trends You Need to Know

Wednesday, November 13 | 2:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Health & Wellness, Market Structure, Virtual

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How to Operationalize ESG in the Meat Processing Industry

Tuesday, October 29 | 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Protein PACT, Virtual

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Fall Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop

October 23-24

Food Safety, Protein PACT, In-Person

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Protein PACT Summit

OCTOBER 9-11, 2024

Animal Welfare, Environment, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Labor & Human Rights, Protein PACT, In-Person

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ESG 101: Practical Steps for Building Value Chain Resiliency

Thursday, September 26 | 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Protein PACT, Virtual

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Regulatory Services Update

Thursday, September 19 | 1:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Consumer & Operator Trust in Food Safety

Tuesday, August 27 | 2:00 PM ET

Food Safety, Virtual

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Introducing Automation to the Sanitation Process: Is Your Business Ready?

Thursday, August 22 | 2:00 PM ET

Food Safety, Virtual

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Sustainability & Legislative Updates in the Meat Industry

Thursday, August 8th at 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Government Advocacy, Protein PACT, Virtual

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Regenerative Agriculture 101 Series
Part II: Case Study - Collaborating to Cultivate Regenerative Practices Throughout the Value Chain

Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Protein PACT, Virtual

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Regulatory Services Update

July 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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2024 Consumer Check-In: Industry Updates, Trends & the Role of Sustainability in the Meat Industry

June 26, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Protein PACT, Virtual

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Regional Event: University of Wisconsin Meat Science Building

June 12th, 2024 | 9:00 AM ET

Protein PACT, In-Person

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Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop

June 5-6, 2024

Food Safety, Protein PACT, In-Person

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Regulatory Services Update

May 30th, 2024 | 1:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Optimizing Energy Strategies: Collaborative Planning & Renewable Integration

May 14th, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Protein PACT, Virtual

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Navigating Regulatory Changes: Understanding the Impact of FMC's Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices

April 30th, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Elevate Productivity & Performance With Enterprise Automation

April 11th, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

Protein PACT, Virtual

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Regulatory Services Update

March 21, 2024 | 1:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Annual Meat Conference

March 18-20, 2024

Animal Welfare, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, In-Person

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Consumer Trust in the Animal Protein Industry

February 29th, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

Protein PACT, Virtual

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Worker Safety Workshop: Control of Hazardous Energy Training with Design Safe at IPPE

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Labor & Human Rights, In-Person

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International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE)

January 30 – February 1, 2024

Animal Welfare, Environment, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, International Trade, Labor & Human Rights, Protein PACT, In-Person

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Food Safety Design Principles Workshop at IPPE

Monday, Jan.29, 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Food Safety, In-Person

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Regulatory Services Update

January 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Continuous Improvement & Water Management Strategies For The Meat Industry

Thursday, December 19th, 2023 | 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Protein PACT, Virtual

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Meat Industry Outlook: 2024 Policy, Economy, and Capital Spending Trends

Thursday, December 7 at 2:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Regulatory Services Update

November 16, 2023 | 1:00 PM ET

Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Mastering Product Innovation, Labeling Precision, and Recall Readiness

Thursday, November 9th, 2023 | 2:00 PM ET

Food Safety, Virtual

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Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop

October 25-26, 2023

Food Safety, In-Person

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NAMI Midwest Member Meat Up Co-Located with Process Expo

October 24-25, 2023

Food Safety, Government Advocacy, Labor & Human Rights, Protein PACT, In-Person

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Solutions for Sourcing and Reducing Energy to Meet Your Energy Goals

October 18, 2023 | 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Virtual

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Protein Pact 2023 Summit

October 4 - 6, 2023

Animal Welfare, Environment, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Labor & Human Rights, Protein PACT, In-Person

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What's Your Role In NAMI & Protein PACT

September 22, 2023 | 11:00 AM ET

Protein PACT, Virtual

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Regulatory Services Update

September 21, 2023 | 1:00 PM ET

Food Safety, Government Advocacy, Virtual

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Successful Omnichannel Campaigns: Mapping Out The Meat Consumer Journey

September 13, 2023 | 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Health & Wellness, Virtual

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Optimizing Your Supply Chain to Eliminate Waste

September 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET

Environment, Protein PACT, Virtual

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What You Need to Know About FSIS Ready-to-Eat Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products Guideline

September 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET

Food Safety, Protein PACT, Virtual

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Meat Industry Food Safety Conference

August 17-18, 2023

Food Safety, In-Person

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How Zero Downtime & Foreign Material Can Impact Your Business

August 10th, 2023 | 2:00 PM ET

Food Safety, Virtual

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Center of the Plate Training

July 25-27, 2023

Animal Welfare, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, In-Person

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Food & Agriculture Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know to Defend Your Company

June 29th, 2023

Labor & Human Rights, Virtual

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Sustainability’s Role in Evolving Consumer Preferences in Protein

June 20, 2023

Environment, Virtual

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Prop 12 Update With California Department of Food and Agriculture

June 12, 2023

Labor & Human Rights, Virtual

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Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop

June 7 - 8, 2023

Food Safety, In-Person

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How To Apply Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In The Protein Industry

June 6 2023 | 1:00 PM ET

Environment, Virtual

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A Deep Dive On ESG Metrics In The Meat Processing Industry

June 1 2023 | 1:00 PM ET

Animal Welfare, Virtual

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Animal Care and Handling Conference

May 25 - 26, 2023

Animal Welfare, In-Person

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Industry Best Practices For Workforce Verification

May 17, 2023 | 4:00 PM ET

Labor & Human Rights, Virtual

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Trends To Watch Out For In Protein

May 18th, 2023 | 1:00 PM ET

Health & Wellness, Virtual

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