The Animal Agriculture Alliance, of which NCC is a member, this week announced the theme of its 2026 Stakeholders Summit: High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein. Speaking proposals that fit the theme will be accepted through November 14, 2025 and can be submitted here. The 2026 event is scheduled for May 5-7 in Kansas City, Mo. Registration will open in January.
The annual Summit attracts a diverse audience of decisionmakers, including representatives from farms and ranches, allied industries, food processors, restaurants, grocery retailers, legislatures, universities, government agencies, and media. The 2025 Summit attracted more than 200 in-person attendees and discussed key issues including animal health and welfare, supply chain partnerships, animal rights extremism, and artificial intelligence.
“The stakes are high for the farm and food communities as we face a number of external pressures,” said Hannah Thompson-Weeman, president and CEO, Animal Agriculture Alliance. “At the 2026 Summit, we’re getting back to our roots with increased emphasis on how we can navigate damaging misinformation and tactics that threaten food security. We look forward to seeing proposals that fit this focus area and encourage everyone in the animal agriculture and food communities to mark their calendars for this unique event.”
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