April 30 – May 2, 2025 | Arlington, Va. 

About the Animal Agriculture Alliance

The Alliance is an industry-united, nonprofit organization that safeguards the future of animal agriculture by bridging the communication gap between farm and food communities.

About the 2025 Stakeholders Summit

The annual Stakeholders Summit brings top thought leaders in the animal agriculture and food community together to discuss hot-button issues and out-of-the-box ideas. The Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities and government agencies. For more information about past Summit experiences, including attendee demographics and session feedback, visit our 2024 Summit Impact Report.

2025 Theme: “Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability”

Inspiration comes in countless forms. It’s a thought. It’s a conversation. It’s a connection. It’s a chain reaction. We never know how inspiration will hit, but we do know when ideas and perspectives are shared across the table, they don’t just add, they multiply.

At the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit, hundreds of food chain partners will be dishing on the biggest topic in the industry – sustainability. With a dash of innovation and a heaping serving of collaboration, we can work together to shape the future of how we raise and distribute animal protein for generations to come. At the 2025 Summit, it’s as simple as taking a seat at the table.

Potential Topics

We are seeking presentations that will provide unique and thought-provoking ideas and focus on actionable tools attendees can immediately use and implement in their businesses or organizations to advance the future of animal agriculture. Potential topics include:

  • Interactive workshops on relevant topics (crisis management, media relations, farm security, etc.)
  • New research and innovations in animal welfare and/or sustainability
  • Perspectives on key issues in animal agriculture from throughout the food chain
  • Preparing for changing consumer attitudes and preferences
  • Activist tactics and strategies for response
  • Building relationships and taking opportunities to engage the media, influencers, or consumers

Selection Process

Complete and submit the speaker proposal form by November 22, 2024. If you have questions or trouble with the form, contact Hannah Thompson-Weeman at hthompson@animalagalliance.org.

Our goal is to provide presentations that meet the diverse interests of attendees and fit the Summit theme. We aim to provide specific, action focused sessions that provide attendees with knowledge they can put into action on their farm or in their business. Presentations may not be used to sell products or services.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Animal Agriculture Alliance and notifications will be emailed after the selection process is complete. If selected, your presentation will be promoted on the 2025 Stakeholders Summit page, social media and in Alliance press releases. You will gain valuable professional exposure and networking opportunities as a speaker at this event. As the Alliance is a nonprofit organization, preference will be given to presenters willing to share their expertise without the expectation of payment. The Alliance will provide complimentary Summit registration to selected speakers and can cover travel for in-person presenters if needed.

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