Annual Meat Conference

March 2-4, 2026 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

AMC is the leading event for meat retail professionals, uniting peers and trading partners from across the industry. Over three days, attendees will engage in insightful discussions covering crucial topics such as consumer trends, sustainability, technology, and the evolving political landscape.

Key Topics:

• Consumer behavior and meat purchasing trends
• Innovations in meat merchandising
• Strategies for enhancing meat department performance

Who Should Attend:

Meat department managers, buyers, merchandisers, marketing and sales professionals from national chains, regional supermarkets, direct-to-consumer brands, and specialty food retailers, as well as equipment, technology, and service providers in sales and marketing, product development, food safety and quality, technical services, research and development, business development, and executives.

Why Attend:

Network with influential industry leaders and explore cutting-edge innovations and solutions from top suppliers. Gain actionable knowledge through expert speakers and interactive presentations. Plus, get an exclusive first look at the Power of Meat, providing essential insights to propel your business forward.

See Who’s Shared the Stage at AMC:

• Anne-Marie Roerink, Principal, 210 Analytics
• Jarrod Gillard, Senior Vice President of Beef, Cargill Food North America
• Shannon Toth, VP, Meat & Seafood, The Kroger Co.