WHAT HAPPENED: NCC announced that Nikolas Badminton, Chief Futurist and Think Tank leader at Futurist.com, will speak on October 29 at the National Chicken Council’s 71st Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
ABOUT HIM: Badminton is an award-winning futurist and researcher who advises top executives and government leaders on anticipating change, identifying emerging opportunities, and strengthening strategic planning. With more than 30 years of experience, he has worked with over 500 organizations, including NASA, Disney, the United Nations, Google, Microsoft, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, and Procter & Gamble. His research and insights have been featured by the BBC, The Atlantic, Fast Company, Business Insider, and Forbes, among others. He also served as a key advisor to the Age of A.I. series featuring Robert Downey Jr. and appears in the Franklin Institute’s 2050 series.
WHAT HE’LL DISCUSS: Badminton will explore the global trends and emerging technologies shaping the future of agriculture and protein production. He will offer fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead, encouraging attendees to think beyond today and consider what the future may hold for the industry.
HOW TO REGISTER: Time is running out! Join NCC October 28–29, 2026, in Washington, D.C., to gain insights into the legislative, regulatory, political, business, and economic issues shaping the chicken industry’s future — and connect with industry leaders driving that future forward. The conference is open to NCC members, state association representatives, press, government officials, academia, and other interested parties. For more information, questions, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, please contact Polina Burko at [email protected].
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