For Immediate Release
International Production & Processing Expo
Tucker, Ga. - December 31, 2025

2026 Latin American Poultry Summit Featuring Full Spanish Program with English and Portuguese Interpretation

The 2026 Latin American Poultry Summit will take place on Monday, Jan. 26. The program will be conducted entirely in Spanish, with English and Portuguese translation services available. The Summit is presented by the International Poultry Expo, part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), in partnership with the Latin American Poultry Association.

Remote interpretation will be provided via Zoom. Attendees should bring a phone and headset to access the service, though additional headsets will be available onsite if needed. By offering interpretation services, the Latin American Poultry Summit seeks to make the program accessible to a broader, more diverse audience.

The 2026 Latin American Poultry Summit’s theme is “Poultry Protein: We Can't Live Without It” and will feature a terrific line-up of speakers. The program will cover factors affecting the efficient marketing and production of poultry and will address economic, production and processing challenges that are top priorities for Latin American chicken and egg producers and processors.

Registration for IPPE and the Latin American Poultry Summit is open. Early registration is available for $215 through Jan. 9, 2026, and includes coffee breaks, lunch and an evening reception. Please note, the Summit will not be recorded.

The 2026 IPPE show dates are Jan. 27 - 29, and the event will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. More information on the 2026 IPPE can be found at ippexpo.org, and information about the Latin American Poultry Summit can be found at lacumbreavicolalatinoamericana.org.

WATT Poultry is a supporting media partner of the Latin American Poultry Summit.

ABOUT IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).  

ABOUT AFIA 
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization’s membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry—manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-whole grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

ABOUT the Meat Institute 
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute’s hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

ABOUT USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the all-feather organization representing the complete spectrum of today’s poultry industry, whose mission is to progressively serve member companies through research, education, communication and technical assistance. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Ga.

ABOUT ALA
The Latin American Poultry Association (ALA) is the organization of Latin American poultry, which has 27 member countries from Latin America and the Caribbean region. It contributes to the strengthening of efficient and responsible production, providing food security, representation in international forums and promoting businesses that generate employment and wealth in the region.

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