120 Years in the Making
For 120 years, the Meat Institute has stood alongside the people who power this industry—listening to members, adapting to change, and leading with purpose through every shift the protein industry has faced.
The Solutions Summit is the next expression of that tradition.
Renamed to reflect what today's leaders actually need, this conference is not built around a single issue or a single moment. It's a member-to-member experience designed to tackle the immediate pressures reshaping our industry—from AI integration and strict regulatory shifts to supply chain volatility. We're bringing together the people, perspectives, and problem-solving that have always been at the core of what this organization does best.
A Knowledge Sharing Experience You Can't Get Anywhere Else
The Solutions Summit brings everyone to the table for an immersive experience centered on learning, networking, and shared problem-solving. Programming spans critical business opportunities, including:
Workforce & Talent Development
Food & Employee Safety
Regulatory & Policy Updates
Technology & AI
Supply Chain Resilience
Sustainability & Market Dynamics
Who Should Attend
Senior leaders and rising managers across the protein industry who own people, performance, and long-term business success, and who want practical insight, peer learning, and a forward-looking view of what's next.
You're responsible for the direction of your business - not just this year's performance, but where your organization is headed next. The Solutions Summit gives you a forward-looking view on policy, economic, and public perception shifts shaping the industry, direct insight from peers facing the same pressures, and a clear sense of how to frame these shifts for your own team.
You're ready to think beyond your function. Whether you're leading a plant, managing a team, or driving food safety, regulatory, or workforce strategy, the Solutions Summit gives you direct access to senior leaders and ideas you can put to work immediately - plus a clearer view of where you grow next.
The Solutions Summit gives you direct access to the leaders shaping the industry's priorities and a clearer understanding of what member companies are working through - so you leave with better context on where the industry is headed and the relationships to match.
Returning to the Stage: Sarah Bohnenkamp, Emcee
Sarah J. Bohnenkamp is back. After setting the tone for last year's Solutions Summit, Sarah returns in 2026—and if you were there, you know what that means for the experience ahead.
A leadership coach, communicator, and strategist who made her mark in the beef industry helping people and organizations tackle tough challenges with courage and clarity, Sarah does more than guide the day. She draws connections across sessions, ensuring you walk away with an actionable blueprint for your business — exactly what the Solutions Summit is built for.
Thank You to Our Generous Conference Sponsors
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