The Solutions Summit

October 7-9, 2026 | New Orleans, LA

This event gathers Meat Institute member companies to address sustainability, supply chain management, animal welfare, food safety, and consumer trust challenges. Collaborate with industry leaders to benchmark strategies and find innovative solutions.

Key Topics:

• Sustainability in protein production
• Supply chain innovations
• Building consumer trust

Who Should Attend:

CEOs, COOs, sustainability, FSQA, animal welfare, legal, and supply chain executives.

Why Attend:

This is not just a conference with endless speeches; it’s a reimagined platform where industry leaders can come to benchmark their strategies, where innovators collaborate to find solutions, and where we all partner on pre-competitive action. Attend to discover how forward-thinking companies are future-proofing their business and leave with practical insights to help your organization reach its goals.

See Who’s Shared the Stage at the Solutions Summit:

• Jack Bobo, Executive Director, UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies, University of California Los Angeles
• Randy Huffman, Chief Food Safety and Sustainability Officer, Maple Leaf Foods
• Dennis Vignieri, President & CEO, Birchwood Foods