For Immediate Release
International Production & Processing Expo
Tucker, Ga. - September 22, 2025

2026 Latin American Poultry Summit: Dates Revealed

The 2026 Latin American Poultry Summit is set for Monday, Jan. 26, in Atlanta, Ga., USA. This event will take place in combination with the International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), and is co-hosted by the Latin American Poultry Association.

The Summit will feature an agenda that will focus on global trends that influence the management of Latin American poultry companies, such as tools for transforming data into business decisions, artificial intelligence and smart technologies, communication with the final consumer, light as part of the farm climate and a roundtable of egg companies CEOs. The one-day agenda is designed to maximize participants' time at the Expo. Attendees can look forward to numerous networking opportunities, including a luncheon, coffee breaks and a reception. Students and advisors involved in the USPOULTRY Foundation International Student Program will also receive special recognition during the event.

Having been held for the past 10 years, the Summit has become a key gathering for Latin American poultry professionals to explore emerging technologies, hear from animal health and food safety experts and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of poultry in Latin America.

The 2026 IPPE will run from Jan. 27-29 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. For more details about the IPPE, visit ippexpo.org, and for information about the Latin American Poultry Summit, go to lacumbreavicolalatinoamericana.org.

ABOUT IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).  

ABOUT AFIA 
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization’s membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry—manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-whole grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

ABOUT the Meat Institute 
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute’s hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

ABOUT USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the all-feather organization representing the complete spectrum of today’s poultry industry, whose mission is to progressively serve member companies through research, education, communication and technical assistance. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Ga.

ABOUT ALA
The Latin American Poultry Association (ALA) is the organization of Latin American poultry, which has 27 member countries from Latin America and the Caribbean region. It contributes to the strengthening of efficient and responsible production, providing food security, representation in international forums and promoting businesses that generate employment and wealth in the region.

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