The event will begin with the Opening Session at 1:00 PM local time on Tuesday, October 6th. The conference will continue through Wednesday and conclude with the end of the Closing Session at 1:30 PM local time on Thursday, October 8th. Make sure to plan your travel so you don't miss out on the Opening or Closing Sessions! They will include speakers and presentations you do not want to miss!
Opening Lecture:
The Future of Poultry Production: Balancing economic viability, animal welfare and food security
Speaker: Prof. Antonio Mario Penz Junior, Ph.D.
Closing Lecture:
Beyond Better Birds: Rethinking Poultry Research for a New Era
Speaker: Frank Siewerdt, Ph.D.
Frank Siewerdt is Executive Manager of Genetics and Innovation at MBRF, where he leads initiatives that apply advanced genetic technologies to swine, broiler, and turkey production. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Breeding and Genetics from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Arkansas, and has built a career across academia, industry, government, and the United Nations system. His work spans breeding program development, innovation management, research strategy, animal welfare, and production efficiency, with a consistent focus on turning complex science into practical solutions that deliver measurable value for producers.