Poultry industry leaders from across Latin America and around the world will gather for the 2027 Latin American Poultry Summit, held in conjunction with the 2027 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Under the theme, “Poultry Leads the Way in Animal Protein,” the Summit will explore the technologies, strategies and market opportunities shaping the future of poultry production.

The full-day program will bring together poultry executives, researchers and technical experts to address topics including genetics, bird health, precision nutrition, exports, robotics and automation. The Summit will open with research projects presented by the Latin American Poultry Association, followed by a broiler genetics roundtable featuring Alex Corzo, Cobb; Osvaldo Bolinaga, Aviagen; Jose Castilletti, Hubbard; and moderated by Carlos Chunga of MAP Global Media.

Additional presentations will examine bacteriophages and poultry production in the post-antibiotic era, advancements in intelligent lighting, the poultry industry's position within the animal protein sector and the evolving role of precision nutrition. Strategies for transitioning from domestic poultry production to chicken and turkey exports, as well as early gut priming to support broiler performance, will also be discussed. Speakers include Viviana Clavijo, Universidad de los Andes; Tomás Aragona, Signify; Pablo Sherwell, Rabobank North America; Mário Penz, Cargill; Juan Carlos Domínguez, ChileCarne; and José Ramírez, Anitox.

The educational program will conclude with a roundtable on “Robotics and Automation in the Poultry Industry: Which Path to Take?” featuring Cristóbal Jofre of MonitorOne and Gino Ponicke of Agrimesh, and moderated by David Vargas of Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Networking opportunities will be available throughout the day. This includes coffee breaks, lunch and a closing cocktail reception.

The 2027 Latin American Poultry Summit will be held Monday, Jan. 25, 2027, in Atlanta, one day before the 2027 IPPE, which will take place Jan. 26–28 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Registration for IPPE and the Latin American Poultry Summit opened on Oct. 5. The registration rate for the Summit is $314 through Jan. 8, 2027. The rate is $449 starting Jan. 9. Registration includes interpretation, coffee breaks, lunch and a cocktail reception.

For more information about the 2027 Latin American Poultry Summit visit lacumbreavicolalatinoamericana.org and for the 2027 IPPE, visit ippexpo.org.

WATT PoultryUSA is a supporting media partner of the Latin American Poultry Summit. Engormix, MAP Global media and BR Avicultura Latinoamericana are digital media partners.