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

Elevate Productivity & Performance With Enterprise Automation

April 11th, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

Curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can benefit your business but unsure where to start? Join Infor and the Meat Institute for an insightful webinar where we'll explore practical uses of AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the protein industry. Discover how AI and ML enable predictive analytics and data-driven decision-making to optimize inventory management, monitor shipments, and tackle supply chain disruptions. Learn how new RPA capabilities help to combat labor shortages through the automation of repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity and accuracy. Additionally, we'll discuss how these technologies can help facilitate your carbon tracking, ESG reporting, and energy optimization. Join us to uncover the business benefits of enterprise automation, including:

  • Elevating workforce productivity
  • Combatting labor shortages
  • Improving forecast accuracy
  • Increasing profitability

Environment, Labor and Safety (ELS+)

April 16 – 17, 2024

New Orleans, LA

ELS+ brings together professionals at all levels of the organization committed to ensuring safe workplaces, supporting a healthy and diverse workforce, and optimizing environmental contributions. This power-packed program explores ways technology and innovation have allowed businesses to be more profitable, efficient, safer and environmentally friendly, PLUS insightful discussions on the workforce of the future and leadership development.

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

April 30th, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

Join us for an insightful webinar as we unpack the recent regulatory changes in the maritime industry. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Practices, introducing clarity enhancements, timeliness improvements, and new invoice content requirements, including direct contractual mandates for invoice issuance. We'll start with a concise overview of the Commission's regulatory role, delve into the key modifications of the Final Rule, and conclude with a specific focus on the anticipated impact of these changes on members of the Meat Institute, offering an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Animal Care and Handling

May 16 – 17, 2024

Kansas City, MO

The only event of its kind, the Animal Care & Handling Conference provides instruction from leading academic and industry experts and information-sharing on a range of issues affecting meat processing companies by addressing key strategies for continuous improvement in animal care and handling. From the latest in consumer perceptions and best practices in movement and stunning to auditing and small plant assistance, this event is the cornerstone to raising healthy animals and providing the most humane care throughout their lifecycle.

Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop

June 5-6, 2024

Kansas City, MO

Every day, RTE manufacturers face the challenge of controlling Listeria monocytogenes to produce safe, nutritious products. This workshop will cover the latest developments in Listeria control, taught by industry experts using real-life examples from their own plant experience. Workshop topics include process control, sanitation, sanitary design, environmental monitoring, investigations, corrective actions, and critical information to help processors stay up to date on regulatory issues and changes. This learning experience is designed to give attendees first-hand knowledge that applies directly to their plants with takehome action items for continuous improvement.

Meat Industry Food Safety Conference

September 5 – 6, 2024

Indianapolis, IN

From topics like Salmonella virulence and prevalence, whole-genome sequencing, antimicrobial interventions, bio mapping, sanitation, and recall prevention, this premier event delivers a comprehensive program on the most critical food-safety related topics in the meat industry, including expert instruction, sharing of best practices, research updates, and ample opportunities for networking with peers and colleagues.

Protein PACT Summit

October 9 - 11, 2024

Austin, TX

The annual Protein PACT (People, Animals, Climate of Tomorrow) Summit is the premier event for meat industry leaders from across the animal protein value chain to gather for education, thought-provoking discussion, and networking as we work toward the bold goals of the Protein PACT and move the industry forward in its commitment in sustainability, animal welfare, nutrition, and more.

Past Events

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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