Stakeholders Summit

May 5 – 7, 2026 | Kansas City, Mo.
The Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, allied industries, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities, government agencies and media.

The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the theme of the 2026 Stakeholders Summit: “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein.”

You’re feeling the heat. We all are. With headlines, regulations, and expectations all bearing down, the stakes for animal agriculture and the food community have never been higher. But this is a rare opportunity. Only at the 2026 Stakeholders Summit will you find the most passionate minds sparking together. It’s the one place where conversation is alight, and ideas sizzle. We know what’s on the line — and we’re fired up to face it. Time to dig in.

The 2026 Summit will take place May 5-7 at The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. The room block and registration will open in January. In the meantime, add the 2026 Summit to your calendar!

The Alliance is seeking proposals for keynote presentations and panel discussions that fit the 2026 Summit theme. Presentations should provide unique and thought-provoking ideas and focus on actionable tools attendees can immediately use and implement on their farms or in their organizations to secure a sustainable future for animal agriculture.

Complete and submit the speaker proposal form by November 14, 2025. For questions about the speaker proposal process, contact Abby Kornegay.

Become an official Summit sponsor

Show your support for the Alliance’s outreach efforts by becoming an official Summit sponsor today! As a sponsor, you’ll:

  • Connect with decision-makers and influencers across the food supply chain
  • Showcase your commitment to sustainability and innovation
  • Align your brand with progress that will shape the future of animal agriculture

Sponsors receive prominent recognition leading up to and during the Summit, and includes complimentary registration. Join us in this vital conversation. Contact Logan Hall to learn more about future sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!