News Release

For Immediate Release

International Production & Processing Expo

Atlanta, Ga. - August 26, 2025

Contacts:
Victoria Broehm, 703.558.3579, vbroehm@afia.org, (AFIA)
Sarah Little, 202.587.4263, slittle@meatinstitute.org, (Meat Institute)
Hannah Keck, 678.514.1979, hkeck@uspoultry.org, (USPOULTRY)

Calling All Rising Stars: Apply Now for the 14th Annual IPPE Young Leaders Under 30 Award Program

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is accepting applications for the 14th annual IPPE Young Leaders Under 30 Award. This initiative, supported by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), aims to recognize emerging leaders in the industry. The award offers recipients a chance to gain visibility at the world’s largest annual trade show focused on the production, packing and processing of meat, poultry and egg products, as well as animal feed and pet food.  

The goal of the Young Leaders Under 30 Award is to engage and invest in the next generation of professionals, aged 21 to 29, and recognize them as emerging leaders in the fields. Eligible candidates are young professionals employed by companies involved in poultry and meat production or animal feed manufacturing, provided their company is a member of AFIA, the Meat Institute or USPOULTRY. The award includes educational opportunities for advanced training within the industry and offers recipients exposure to the largest technological innovations.   

Interested applicants must submit their applications by Sept. 29. Each member organization may nominate up to two candidates. A panel of industry professionals will review the applications and award recipients will be notified by Oct. 6. For more information and to apply, visit ippexpo.org or click here. 

Selected recipients will enjoy complimentary access to the Expo, IPPE-assigned free-of-charge hotel accommodations for two nights and access to all non-fee-based educational programs offered at IPPE. They will also receive a VIP tour of the trade show floor, breakfast with a keynote speaker, a plaque recognizing their status as a "Young Leader" presented in the Discovery Zone on the Expo floor, and complimentary registration to the 2027 IPPE. 

Attendee registration and general housing for the 2026 IPPE will open Oct. 6. Visit the IPPE website for more information. 

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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), the 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.

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