Calendar of Events
| May 2026 | |
| 05 Tuesday | Animal Ag Alliance SummitMay 5, 2026 - May 7, 2026 Elena and Andy will be attending
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| 06 Wednesday | One Health and Sustainability Webinar:May 6, 2026 Join us May 6 from 2:00–2:45 PM (ET) for a webinar with Dr. Michelle Kromm, board-certified poultry veterinarian and founder of Food Forward LLC, as she explores how One Health principles connect animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and resilient food systems. In this session, Dr. Kromm will discuss how coordinated approaches across animal health, human health, and environmental stewardship can strengthen sustainability initiatives within poultry production. Drawing on her experience in animal health, antimicrobial stewardship, and food system risk management, she will highlight practical ways One Health programs can align welfare outcomes with broader sustainability goals across the poultry value chain.
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| June 2026 | |
| 28 Sunday | Middle East Poultry ShowJun 28, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 Elena will be attending on belahf of IPWA. IPWA will share a scientific presentation on the Kwy Welfare Indicator Training Modules.
The International Poultry Welfare Alliance Key Welfare Indicator (KWI) Guides provide a science-based, outcomes-driven approach to assessing welfare across broilers, layers, and turkeys. IPWA has created aligned KWI Training Modules, they support the application of these insights consistently in real-world settings. The KWI training presentation and sample workshop will showcase the training modules and highlight the continuous improvement IPWA supports for poultry welfare globally. Together, these resources support stronger welfare outcomes, better alignment across operations, and more credible communication across the value chain. |
| July 2026 | |
| 10 Friday | Poultry Science Association Annual MeetingJul 10, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026 |
| 13 Monday | World Poultry CongressJul 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 |
| 22 Wednesday | Advancing HPAI Vaccination in Poultry: Readiness, Trade, and Real-World TradeoffsJul 22, 2026 Join Dr. Michelle Kromm and Dr. John Clifford for an in-depth discussion on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and the evolving considerations around vaccination in the United States. This webinar will explore why U.S. poultry flocks remain unvaccinated against H5 influenza, unpacking the complex balance between disease mitigation, trade implications, and industry-wide risk management. Drawing from the published analysis, the session will examine key barriers and current strategies in light of ongoing global outbreaks. This conversation offers a timely, science-informed perspective for industry stakeholders navigating the intersection of animal health, policy, and international trade. |
| 26 Sunday | International Association for Food Protection Annual MeetingJul 26, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026 |
| 27 Monday | Chicken Marketing SummitJul 27, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026 |
| September 2026 | |
| 21 Monday | Poultry Sustainability and Welfare SummitSep 21, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026 |
| October 2026 | |
| 07 Wednesday | Protein Pact Solution SummitOct 7, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026 |
| November 2026 | |
| 09 Monday | OVUMNov 9, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026 |
| 18 Wednesday | Sustainable Ag SummitNov 18, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026 |