Seminars, Conferences and Workshops presented by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

Seminars, Conferences and Workshops

The U.S. poultry industry is the most innovative and progressive segment of animal agriculture. Subject to constant change, the industry must stay well-informed to maintain an edge. The USPOULTRY seminar department works to ensure that the poultry industry receives the most up-to-date information about the various topics that impact it.

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2026 Schedule

2027 Schedule

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Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar | October 8-9, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee

Online preregistration will close September 25, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. EDT. After this date, you may register online at the ONSITE rate for your category. See above for general onsite pricing.

Program Description

The Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar concentrates on developing uses and maximum value for poultry by-products. The seminar highlights innovative processing systems, emerging technology, and new ideas for an efficient plant and quality products.

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Lodging

Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
Tel: 615.736.7100
Room Rate: $292 Single or Double
Cut-off Date: September 16
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Registration Categories

Non-Member Company

$400.00

Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar Register

Member Company of USPOULTRY

$200.00

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Government / University

$100.00

Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar Register

Student / Press / Planning Committee

Complimentary

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National Breeders Roundtable | October 13-15, 2026 | St. Louis, Missouri

The fee structure below does not change for onsite registration.

Program Description

The 2026 National Breeders Roundtable will be held at the Embassy Suites downtown St. Louis, Missouri, October 13-15. The meeting will be co-located with the National Swine Improvement Federation's meeting, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, ending at noon, Thursday, October 15. Speaker topics will be both cross-species and species-specific. The meeting will include a student poster competition and 5-minute lightening talks. For more information on the student competition, refer to the section below. The program will be led by prominent scientists and industry geneticists, updating participants on the latest research and developments in the field of animal breeding and genetics. Everyone involved in breeder operations and related functions, including industry, government, and universities will benefit. STUDENT COMPETITION There will be a travel stipend of $300 to all students that participate in both the lighting talk and poster competition. The top 3 students will receive monetary awards as shown follows: - 1st place $1,000.00 - 2nd place $750.00 - 3rd place $500.00 Lighting Talk - Maximum of 5 minutes. The purpose of the talk is to introduce yourself and provide a brief overview of your current research and future goals. Poster Competition – Will provide students the opportunity to share and discuss the details of their current research with attendees across academia and industry. This will be held during the reception. Students will be evaluated based on performance in both areas of the competition. For questions about the student competition, please contact Travis Williams – twilliams@hyline.com.

Program Agenda Student Competition Instructions

Lodging

Embassy Suites St. Louis Downtown
Tel: 314.269.5900
Room Rate: $155 Single or Double
Cut-off Date: September 21
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Embassy Suites St. Louis Downtown

Registration Options

Current Poultry Breeders of America Membership

Aviagen Inc
Cobb-Vantress
Hendrix Genetics - ISA/Hybrid Turkeys
Hy-line International

Roundtable proceedings are included with all registration categories.