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2025 NPFDA Annual Convention and Showcase

2025 NPFDA Annual Convention and Showcase

NPFDA's largest event, held during the same dates as the IPPE Expo.

Monday, January 27, 2025 to Thursday, January 30, 2025

Get connected with 1,100 NPFDA members at NPFDA's largest event, held in Atlanta, GA, USA, during the same dates as the IPPE Expo. Each registration includes:

  • One pass to the IPPE Expo, held in Atlanta during the same dates as our convention, for each valid, unique email address provided.
  • Evening receptions and networking events … meet your clients, vendors and partners for cocktails and fellowship.
  • Opportunity to attend our industry breakfast with Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA).
  • Exclusive access to reserve hospitality suites and meeting rooms at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, on availability, through NPFDA.
  • Access to our “Connections Lounge”, a quiet setting for business and conversation.
  • Opportunity to reserve accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and nearby hotels, accessible to NPFDA members only.
  • NPFDA Annual Protein Buyers Showcase, featuring products and services to benefit or showcase your business.
  • Marketing opportunities to put your company in the spotlight.

View the tentative agenda here

Credits Price
Non-Member Early Registrations (By 12/13/2024)
To update, change or cancel your registration contact NPFDA staff. Cancellations received on or before December 13 will receive a 50% refund. There are no refunds after December 13. Registration Ends 12/13/24 at 11:59 PM EST
$400.00

Product Add-ons

Price
Scholarship Donated Funds View Product FREE Donation

Click here to learn more about marketing opportunities, including sponsorships, branding and showcase.

Suite information will be included with your registration confirmation. Please click here for general suite information, for Hyatt suite policies and for suite pricing.  Meeting rooms at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta are on the Atlanta Conference Center level. More information can be found here. 

 

NPFDA Awards Winners at the 2024 NPFDA Annual Convention and Showcase
Jim Perdue of Perdue Farms, NPFDA Lifetime Achievement Award
Jeff Paschall of Fieldale Farms, NPFDA Member of the Year

Wednesday, January 29, 8:00 a.m.: NPFDA Member Breakfast, featuring Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.  Prior to NASDA, he was the first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs from 2017-2021. In that role, Under Secretary McKinney led the development and implementation of the Department’s trade policy, oversaw and facilitated foreign market access, and promoted opportunities for U.S. agriculture through various trade programs and high-level government negotiations. He also oversaw the U.S. Codex Alimentarius staff and functions. NPFDA members and invited guests of members only. Click here for an individual ticket. Click here for a table of 8.

Wednesday, January 29, 4:30 p.m.: NPFDA Awards Reception, featuring the Scholarship Foundation Silent Auction and presentation of the Lifetime Achievement and Member of the Year awards. NPFDA Awards Reception is included with your registration.

  • Donate a silent auction item here.
  • Provide a cash donation here.
  • Submit your awards nomination here

The International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) is held at the Georgia World Congress Center and is a separate event from the NPFDA Annual Convention. More information can be found here. Registrants for the NPFDA Annual Convention will be sent a code by e-mail in mid-October, 2024, to secure your complimentary registration.

View photos from the NPFDA 2024 Annual Convention and Showcase here

For More Information:

Cece Corbin
Cece Corbin
President/CEO National Protein & Food Distributors Association (770)535-9901