Annual Meat Conference 2026 | USA
| Location: | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland |
| Starts: | 02 Mar, 2026 at 9am |
| Ends: | 04 Mar, 2026 at 5pm |
Annual Meat Conference 2026 – USA
Date: 2–4 March 2026
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Oxon Hill, Maryland, USA
Event Overview
The Annual Meat Conference (AMC) is one of the leading events for the meat and poultry retail sector. It brings together suppliers, processors, retailers, category managers, distributors and technology partners for three days of education, innovation and networking.
The 2026 edition focuses on trends shaping the meat and protein industry, including consumer behaviour, merchandising, sustainability, operational performance, new product development and retail innovation. The exhibition hall features equipment suppliers, processors, value-added manufacturers, packaging specialists and service providers from across the supply chain.
Why You Should Attend
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Learn from seminars covering retail trends, technology, consumer expectations and meat-department performance
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Meet suppliers and partners across the meat and poultry value chain
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Explore new product innovations and retail solutions
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Identify potential collaborators for frozen, chilled and added-value ranges
Who Should Attend
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Meat and poultry suppliers
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Wholesalers and distributors
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Retail buyers and category managers
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Processors and manufacturers
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Technology, packaging and supply-chain solution providers
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Business leaders, strategists and marketers in the protein sector
Event Details
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Venue: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Oxon Hill, Maryland
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Dates: 2–4 March 2026
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Format: Expo, conference sessions, innovation showcases, networking functions