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Exhibitors and attendees of the

International Production Processing Expo:
W

elcome to the 2015 International Production &
Processing Expo (IPPE)! Comprised of three trade
shows - International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo
and International Meat Expo - IPPE is the world's largest annual
exposition for the feed, meat and poultry industries. More than
28,000 industry leaders from around the world are anticipated
to be in Atlanta to network, share ideas and see the world's
largest annual display of equipment, supplies and services used
in the production and processing of meat, poultry, eggs and feed
products. With more than 475,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space
and 1,100 exhibitors, it is the place to be for meat, poultry and
feed industry purchasing decision makers.
This IPPE will be a historic event for our industry. The
inaugural meetings of the newly merged North American Meat
Institute (NAMI) will take place in Atlanta during the week. We
welcome the NAMI Board of Directors and all NAMI members
to this flagship event for the meat, poultry and feed industry.
IPPE education programs and workshops will be held
from Monday, Jan. 26 through Friday, Jan. 30 and will feature
a variety of education programs addressing current industry
issues and topics. The education program schedule will include
the annual line-up of the International Poultry Scientific Forum, Pet
Food Conference, Animal Agricultural Sustainability Summit and PreHarvest InterventionsWorkshop.
The 2015 Expo will also feature several new educational
programs.The schedule includes sessions on food safety, consumer
trends, environmental best practices and international trade. As
our industry is constantly changing, we have added new sessions
to address timely areas and issues. A comprehensive description of
all the education programs offered during IPPE is listed inside.You
will not want to miss attending these great programs!
Fun activities are also planned for attendees including a
hot wing contest, chili cook-off, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
interactive activities and giveaways, Egg and Art display, Poultry
History Museum, Farmland documentary showing, Domino Art
and the Chew on This: Drive to Feed theWorld mobile exhibit. Be sure
to also visit the International Networking Reception on Tuesday,
Jan. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Georgia Aquarium.
We would like to extend a special thank you to the following

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sponsors who make it possible for members of our organizations
to attend for free.The Members to Atlanta (M2A) program ensures
access for our entire industry to take advantage of this event.This
exclusive, online program is available for member firms of the
American Feed Industry Association, American Meat Institute
and US Poultry & Egg Association engaged in the production
of poultry, egg, meat and feed products. M2A is supported
through the sponsorship of these elite exhibiting companies:
Agranco Corp. USA, Aviagen, Ceva Animal Health, CobbVantress, Diamond V, Dupont - Danisco Animal Nutrition,
Elanco, FAMSUN, Huvepharma, Jamesway Incubator Company
Inc., Jefo Nutrition Inc., Kemin Industries, Sealed Air Cryovac
and Zoetis. We are grateful to these firms for their continued
support of the M2A program.
Once again, we are proud to welcome the College Student
Career Program. For more than 40 years, this program has
attracted more than 500 graduating students from 25 universities
throughout the US and internationally. These students interview
for jobs and internships with industry firms.
A variety of amenities will be provided for your convenience.
Interactive product locators will help you find exhibitors,
products and services. Free Wi-Fi will be available in the exhibit
halls, and bus service is provided between the convention center
and hotels in our block, except for the Buckhead hotels, where
convenient rail service is provided by MARTA.
We welcome and thank you again for supporting the meat,
poultry and feed industries by attending the IPPE. It is the
only place in the world where you can see the most extensive
display of poultry, meat and feed industry technology.
The proceeds produced through the Expo are reinvested
back into the industry in the form of research, education,
communications and technical assistance.

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