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
Sponsored by:
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.