2026 World Pork Expo
Date and Time
June 3, 2026 - June 4, 2026
12:00 am
Event Details
Catch Up With NPB at World Pork Expo!
Four Ways to Connect With Us:
- Hospitality Tent | #G361
- Swing by to meet Pork Checkoff staff and get a taste of our Hispanic campaign, Explora Todo El Gusto Del Pork™.
- National Pork Board Booth | #V341
- See how the National Swine Health Strategy is driving progress, and connect one-on-one with our swine health team.
- Producer Survey | Booth + Tent
- Producers who sign up to take the survey will be entered to win a prize.
- Pork Academy | Varied Industries Building
- Catch sessions from industry experts on the issues impacting your operation.
2026 Pork Academy Line Up
Join us for Pork Academy for expert-led sessions focused on what matters most to pork producers. Explore topics impacting profitability, including a global protein update, swine health, U.S. ag economics, consumer demand and pork nutrition—while engaging directly with industry experts.
Sessions are open to all attendees and held in the Varied Industries Building.
Wednesday, June 3
Global to Local: Trade, Tariffs and Economics Impacting U.S. Pork
Get a global-to-local look at the forces shaping pork markets and an update on checkoff investments in overseas markets.
⏰ 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Upper Meeting Room | Varied Industries Building
Speakers include:
- Brett Stuart, Global AgriTrends
- Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Andy Tauer, National Pork Board
- Mark Legan, Indiana Pork Producer
National Swine Health Strategy: Turning Research into Action
Learn more about the National Swine Health Strategy and discover how pork checkoff research can deliver slat-level solutions for your farm.
⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Meeting Room C | Varied Industries Building
Speakers include:
- Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, National Pork Board
- Dr. Meredith Peterson, National Pork Board
- Dr. Marisa Rotolo, National Pork Board
Researchers:
- Dr. Jeff Zimmerman, Iowa State University
- Dr. Megan Hood, Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting
- Dr. Sagar Goyal, University of Minnesota
- Dr. Brent Pepin, National Pork Board
Stakeholder Panelists:
- Niki Ellis, Kentucky Pork Producers Executive Director
- Paul Ayers, NPB Board Member & Swine Health Advisory Committee Member
- Brandon Schafer, Minnesota Producer & Swine Health Advisory Committee Member
- Dr. Michelle Sprague, AMVC Management Services
U.S. Pork Economic Outlook
From feed costs to consumer demand, the economic forces shaping today’s pork industry are complex and ever-changing. This session explores markets and trends influencing pork production costs and profitability.
⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Meeting Room C | Varied Industries Building
Speaker: Lee Schulz, Ever.Ag
Thursday, June 4
The Long-term Playbook for Growing Pork Demand
The pork consumer is evolving — and the pork industry needs to evolve to keep up. This session unpacks why demand is a long game through the Taste What Pork Can Do® campaign and beyond.
⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Meeting Room B | Varied Industries Building
Speakers include:
- Dr. David Newman, National Pork Board
- Jose De Jesus, National Pork Board
- Jesse Heimer, NPB Board Member and Pork Producer
Protein, Quality & Opportunity: What Today’s Consumers Want from Pork
Protein demand continues to rise and pork is well-positioned to benefit. This session explores how consumer behavior, innovation and pork quality are shaping the category.
⏰ 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
📍 Meeting Room C | Varied Industries Building
Speakers include:
- Kiersten Hafer, National Pork Board
- Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University
- Collette Kaster, American Meat Science Association
What the Dietary Guidelines Mean for the Future of Pork
Nutrition science, consumer behavior and policy are intersecting in ways that shape the future of pork consumption. This panel explores the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans and what they mean for the pork industry.
⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Meeting Room C | Varied Industries Building
Speakers include:
- Dr. Kristen Hick-Roof, National Pork Board
- Dr. Ashely Johnson, National Pork Producers Council
- Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers Association
- Kiersten Hafer, National Pork Board
US Farm Report – Special Programming Live
This US Farm Report taping will explore the economic and market factors that add up to an exciting period of potential for the U.S. pork industry. As NPB CEO David Newman often notes, one more pound of pork consumption per capita per year could generate $1.6 billion in retail value. The key is to identify the best way to create not only more consumption, but more value, and to ensure the industry is ready from farm to fork to capitalize on the opportunity. Dr. Newman, alongside domestic and global economists, will connect the specific opportunities available both domestically and abroad to apply consumer and market insights in a way that drives real growth. The conversation will allow for natural transitions into key agricultural topics important to farmers, while challenging them to align around a demand-driven future.
⏰ 2:00 p.m.
📍 Meeting Room B | Varied Industries Building
Speakers include:
- Dr. David Newman, National Pork Board
- Tyne Morgan, US Farm Report
- Erin Borror, United States Meat Export Federation
- Lee Schulz, Ever.Ag
