IPPE-2015 Meat Programs - Brochure

RegistrationSupported by the entire industry:Atlanta, GeorgiaJanuary 26-29, 2015International Production & Processing ExpoONE EVENT FOR THE MEAT INDUSTRY1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 12th FloorWashington, DC 20036Registration for the 2015 IPPE is open and hotels are selling out quickly. Registration includes access to the exhibit show floor, and top notch education and networking opportunities you can't find anywhere else. Registration for IPPE is FREE to all employees of packer/processer members of AMI and NAMA. For non-members, registration is only $50 until December 31, 2014. Begininng January 1, the registration fee is $70. Visit www.ippexpo.org to register today.Free Registration: Members To Atlanta ProgramAs a packer/processor member of AMI or NAMA, you and your entire team can get FREE access to the exhibit show floor, and education programs by following these simple steps.To register, please visit www.ippexpo.org and click on attendee registration. Please select that you are a member of AMI or NAMA and you will see a company name drop down menu appear. Select your company name from the drop box menu and continue with registration. If you are a NAMA member and do not see your company in the drop box, please contact Sabrina Moore (sabrina@meatassociation.com) or Rachel Stryker (rstryker@meatami.com). On the final page, you will notice that your registration is FREE.There is no limit to the number of employees who can register from one company under this program, but you must pre-register by December 31. Beginning January 1, registration rates for the show will be $70 per person. Visit www.ippexpo.org to register.One Event for the Meat Industry.www.ippexpo.orgQuestions? Problems? For more information about registration or housing, contact Rachel Stryker (202) 587-4242 rstryker@meatami.comFor more information about education sessions, contact Jessica Mosley (202) 587-4252 jmosley@meatami.com Monday, January 26, 20158:00 am - 5:00 pm Environmental Conference for the Meat & Poultry Industry ($299) Meat and poultry industry workplaces continue to pose unique challenges for environmental professionals. Environmental issues continue to garner increased attention, with government and consumer focus on sustainability and environmental impact. Come learn how the industry is dealing with key environmental issues, including: resource conservation, greenhouse gas emissions and waste management. The AMI Environmental Recognition and Achievement Awards winners will be honored at a reception during this two-day event. 12:00 - 5:00 pm Beef Plant Tour ($99) View food safety processes and worker safety initiatives through a comprehensive tour of a beef processing plant. A Q&A session with plant staff will follow. Space is limited and this tour will be booked on a first come, first served basis for IPPE attendees. Packer/Processors Only; Must be 18 and over. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Recalls 101 Workshop ($150) An increased number of product recalls, combined with intense media and regulatory scrutiny, have created a perfect storm for the meat and poultry industry. Learn more about managing the process of a recall with in-depth instruction by leading experts to understand the issues and challenges involved in recalls and public health investigations for meat and poultry processors. Attendees will better understand the role of industry, regulatory and public health agencies during a foodborne outbreak and recall. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Pork 101 (Included in IPPE Registration) Join us for this special hands-on workshop designed for IPPE attendees to see the highlights of AMSA’s three-day Pork 101 conference. This session will cover quality and consistency issues in the pork industry, including insight on value differences in swine, pork carcasses, pork primals and processed pork products due to quality variation.Tuesday, January 27, 20158:00 am - 12:00 pm Environmental Conference for the Meat & Poultry Industry (cont'd) 8:00 - 10:00 am Validation Workshop (Included in IPPE Registration) Validation is a key component of the HACCP system, and this workshop will feature a practical discussion of validation best practices, including implementation and application. Join us for an informative discussion on the scientific, regulatory and practical components of food process validation. 8:00 - 10:00 am Biosecurity: PEDv and Foot & Mouth Disease (Included in IPPE Registration) Biosecurity management practices are key to maintaining herd health, a vital component of a thriving meat and poultry industry. These sessions will discuss the biosecurity challenges posed by PEDv and Foot & Mouth disease and provide practical take-aways to help you maintain a healthy herd. 8:00 - 10:00 am Sanitary Design (Included in IPPE Registration) The effective sanitation of equipment is a critical component of the ability to produce safe, nutritious meat and poultry products. This workshop will take some of the key lessons from RTE sanitation best practices and teach you how to apply them in a raw/fresh setting. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Best New Products & Consumer Trends (Included in IPPE Registration) These sessions will cover the results of new consumer trends research and provide insight on the impact of these trends on the meat and poultry industry. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Regulatory Update & Compliance (Included in IPPE Registration) These sessions will cover the regulatory hot topics facing the meat and poultry industry, including Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and provide guidance on dealing with NRs and FSAs. Wednesday, January 28, 20158:00 am - 12:00 pm Pre-Harvest Interventions Workshop ($150) Food safety is critical to the meat and poultry industry and pre- harvest interventions play an integral role in providing your customers with a safe, affordable and nutritious product. This session will cover regulatory guidance, key research and best practices for pre-harvest interventions for beef, pork and poultry. 8:00 - 10:00 am Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry (Included in IPPE Registration) From the importance for animal health to regulatory compliance and issues surrounding resistance, these sessions will give attendees a scientific look at the complexities of antibiotic use in the meat and poultry industry. IPPE: It's not just a poultry show anymore.AMI presents a wide variety of educational workshops designed especially for the meat industry. You will find a focus on food safety, plant operations, sustainability and other important industry topics.Wednesday, January 28, 2015 (cont'd)8:00 - 10:00 am Dietary Guidelines Update and FDA Labeling Updates (Included in IPPE Registration) Diet and nutrition policies have put the meat and poultry industry on alert. It is expected the report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will recommend limiting, or even avoiding, red and processed meats for both health and environmental reasons. How these recommendations will impact federal policies and procurement is of significant interest to the industry. Along this backdrop, the FDA has proposed revisions to both the Nutrition Facts panel and servings sizes of specific foods. Come see how this proposal, and the potential for subsequent proposals from FSIS, may impact the health profile and marketing of meat and poultry products. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Media Training for the Meat and Poultry Industry ($150) Does your job demand that you be on standby to talk to media in a crisis? Understand message development and interview techniques, and then put those tactics into action. Professional media experts will critique on camera performances to polish your skills and advance your message. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Meat & Poultry Research Workshop (Included in IPPE Registration) Sponsored by USPOULTRY and AMI, this workshop will explore the future of scientific research in the meat and poultry industry. Join us for a discussion of research priorities for 2015 and beyond. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Worker Safety & Human Resources Issues (Included in IPPE Registration) With nearly half a million people working in the meat and poultry industry, worker safety, health and human resources issues are vitally important to the success of our businesses. These sessions will address key issues facing the industry, including employee retention and rising health care and insurance costs, as well as OSHA and other regulatory issues. Thursday, January 29, 20158:00 - 10:00 am Export & International Issues (Included in IPPE Registration) International trade is a key part of business success and these sessions will cover key topics to help your business succeed in the international market. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm FSIS Generic Labeling Workshop ($150) This session will help you understand and comply with USDA’s generic approval process, including: generic qualification, compliance, approval options and risk assessment. Gain the tools you need to help your company navigate this complex labeling landscape.Tech XChange Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28 Taking place on the show floor, these presentations are designed to provide exhibiting companies and their customers with an additional opportunity for dialogue about operations and technical issues critical to the meat and poultry industry.Featured Speakers: Gary Acuff, Ph.D., Texas A&M University James Dickson, Ph.D., Iowa State University Davey Griffin, Ph.D., Texas A&M University Steve Gruler, GQC, Inc. Jerry Kelly, Sealed Air Corp Prime Label Consultants Manpreet Singh, Ph.D., Purdue University Monday, January 26, 20158:00 am - 5:00 pm Environmental Conference for the Meat & Poultry Industry ($299) Meat and poultry industry workplaces continue to pose unique challenges for environmental professionals. Environmental issues continue to garner increased attention, with government and consumer focus on sustainability and environmental impact. Come learn how the industry is dealing with key environmental issues, including: resource conservation, greenhouse gas emissions and waste management. The AMI Environmental Recognition and Achievement Awards winners will be honored at a reception during this two-day event. 12:00 - 5:00 pm Beef Plant Tour ($99) View food safety processes and worker safety initiatives through a comprehensive tour of a beef processing plant. A Q&A session with plant staff will follow. Space is limited and this tour will be booked on a first come, first served basis for IPPE attendees. Packer/Processors Only; Must be 18 and over. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Recalls 101 Workshop ($150) An increased number of product recalls, combined with intense media and regulatory scrutiny, have created a perfect storm for the meat and poultry industry. Learn more about managing the process of a recall with in-depth instruction by leading experts to understand the issues and challenges involved in recalls and public health investigations for meat and poultry processors. Attendees will better understand the role of industry, regulatory and public health agencies during a foodborne outbreak and recall. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Pork 101 (Included in IPPE Registration) Join us for this special hands-on workshop designed for IPPE attendees to see the highlights of AMSA’s three-day Pork 101 conference. This session will cover quality and consistency issues in the pork industry, including insight on value differences in swine, pork carcasses, pork primals and processed pork products due to quality variation.Tuesday, January 27, 20158:00 am - 12:00 pm Environmental Conference for the Meat & Poultry Industry (cont'd) 8:00 - 10:00 am Validation Workshop (Included in IPPE Registration) Validation is a key component of the HACCP system, and this workshop will feature a practical discussion of validation best practices, including implementation and application. Join us for an informative discussion on the scientific, regulatory and practical components of food process validation. 8:00 - 10:00 am Biosecurity: PEDv and Foot & Mouth Disease (Included in IPPE Registration) Biosecurity management practices are key to maintaining herd health, a vital component of a thriving meat and poultry industry. These sessions will discuss the biosecurity challenges posed by PEDv and Foot & Mouth disease and provide practical take-aways to help you maintain a healthy herd. 8:00 - 10:00 am Sanitary Design (Included in IPPE Registration) The effective sanitation of equipment is a critical component of the ability to produce safe, nutritious meat and poultry products. This workshop will take some of the key lessons from RTE sanitation best practices and teach you how to apply them in a raw/fresh setting. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Best New Products & Consumer Trends (Included in IPPE Registration) These sessions will cover the results of new consumer trends research and provide insight on the impact of these trends on the meat and poultry industry. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Regulatory Update & Compliance (Included in IPPE Registration) These sessions will cover the regulatory hot topics facing the meat and poultry industry, including Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and provide guidance on dealing with NRs and FSAs. Wednesday, January 28, 20158:00 am - 12:00 pm Pre-Harvest Interventions Workshop ($150) Food safety is critical to the meat and poultry industry and pre- harvest interventions play an integral role in providing your customers with a safe, affordable and nutritious product. This session will cover regulatory guidance, key research and best practices for pre-harvest interventions for beef, pork and poultry. 8:00 - 10:00 am Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry (Included in IPPE Registration) From the importance for animal health to regulatory compliance and issues surrounding resistance, these sessions will give attendees a scientific look at the complexities of antibiotic use in the meat and poultry industry. IPPE: It's not just a poultry show anymore.AMI presents a wide variety of educational workshops designed especially for the meat industry. You will find a focus on food safety, plant operations, sustainability and other important industry topics.Wednesday, January 28, 2015 (cont'd)8:00 - 10:00 am Dietary Guidelines Update and FDA Labeling Updates (Included in IPPE Registration) Diet and nutrition policies have put the meat and poultry industry on alert. It is expected the report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will recommend limiting, or even avoiding, red and processed meats for both health and environmental reasons. How these recommendations will impact federal policies and procurement is of significant interest to the industry. Along this backdrop, the FDA has proposed revisions to both the Nutrition Facts panel and servings sizes of specific foods. Come see how this proposal, and the potential for subsequent proposals from FSIS, may impact the health profile and marketing of meat and poultry products. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Media Training for the Meat and Poultry Industry ($150) Does your job demand that you be on standby to talk to media in a crisis? Understand message development and interview techniques, and then put those tactics into action. Professional media experts will critique on camera performances to polish your skills and advance your message. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Meat & Poultry Research Workshop (Included in IPPE Registration) Sponsored by USPOULTRY and AMI, this workshop will explore the future of scientific research in the meat and poultry industry. Join us for a discussion of research priorities for 2015 and beyond. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Worker Safety & Human Resources Issues (Included in IPPE Registration) With nearly half a million people working in the meat and poultry industry, worker safety, health and human resources issues are vitally important to the success of our businesses. These sessions will address key issues facing the industry, including employee retention and rising health care and insurance costs, as well as OSHA and other regulatory issues. Thursday, January 29, 20158:00 - 10:00 am Export & International Issues (Included in IPPE Registration) International trade is a key part of business success and these sessions will cover key topics to help your business succeed in the international market. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm FSIS Generic Labeling Workshop ($150) This session will help you understand and comply with USDA’s generic approval process, including: generic qualification, compliance, approval options and risk assessment. Gain the tools you need to help your company navigate this complex labeling landscape.Tech XChange Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28 Taking place on the show floor, these presentations are designed to provide exhibiting companies and their customers with an additional opportunity for dialogue about operations and technical issues critical to the meat and poultry industry.Featured Speakers: Gary Acuff, Ph.D., Texas A&M University James Dickson, Ph.D., Iowa State University Davey Griffin, Ph.D., Texas A&M University Steve Gruler, GQC, Inc. Jerry Kelly, Sealed Air Corp Prime Label Consultants Manpreet Singh, Ph.D., Purdue University Monday, January 26, 20158:00 am - 5:00 pm Environmental Conference for the Meat & Poultry Industry ($299) Meat and poultry industry workplaces continue to pose unique challenges for environmental professionals. Environmental issues continue to garner increased attention, with government and consumer focus on sustainability and environmental impact. Come learn how the industry is dealing with key environmental issues, including: resource conservation, greenhouse gas emissions and waste management. The AMI Environmental Recognition and Achievement Awards winners will be honored at a reception during this two-day event. 12:00 - 5:00 pm Beef Plant Tour ($99) View food safety processes and worker safety initiatives through a comprehensive tour of a beef processing plant. A Q&A session with plant staff will follow. Space is limited and this tour will be booked on a first come, first served basis for IPPE attendees. Packer/Processors Only; Must be 18 and over. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Recalls 101 Workshop ($150) An increased number of product recalls, combined with intense media and regulatory scrutiny, have created a perfect storm for the meat and poultry industry. Learn more about managing the process of a recall with in-depth instruction by leading experts to understand the issues and challenges involved in recalls and public health investigations for meat and poultry processors. Attendees will better understand the role of industry, regulatory and public health agencies during a foodborne outbreak and recall. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Pork 101 (Included in IPPE Registration) Join us for this special hands-on workshop designed for IPPE attendees to see the highlights of AMSA’s three-day Pork 101 conference. This session will cover quality and consistency issues in the pork industry, including insight on value differences in swine, pork carcasses, pork primals and processed pork products due to quality variation.Tuesday, January 27, 20158:00 am - 12:00 pm Environmental Conference for the Meat & Poultry Industry (cont'd) 8:00 - 10:00 am Validation Workshop (Included in IPPE Registration) Validation is a key component of the HACCP system, and this workshop will feature a practical discussion of validation best practices, including implementation and application. Join us for an informative discussion on the scientific, regulatory and practical components of food process validation. 8:00 - 10:00 am Biosecurity: PEDv and Foot & Mouth Disease (Included in IPPE Registration) Biosecurity management practices are key to maintaining herd health, a vital component of a thriving meat and poultry industry. These sessions will discuss the biosecurity challenges posed by PEDv and Foot & Mouth disease and provide practical take-aways to help you maintain a healthy herd. 8:00 - 10:00 am Sanitary Design (Included in IPPE Registration) The effective sanitation of equipment is a critical component of the ability to produce safe, nutritious meat and poultry products. This workshop will take some of the key lessons from RTE sanitation best practices and teach you how to apply them in a raw/fresh setting. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Best New Products & Consumer Trends (Included in IPPE Registration) These sessions will cover the results of new consumer trends research and provide insight on the impact of these trends on the meat and poultry industry. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Regulatory Update & Compliance (Included in IPPE Registration) These sessions will cover the regulatory hot topics facing the meat and poultry industry, including Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), and provide guidance on dealing with NRs and FSAs. Wednesday, January 28, 20158:00 am - 12:00 pm Pre-Harvest Interventions Workshop ($150) Food safety is critical to the meat and poultry industry and pre- harvest interventions play an integral role in providing your customers with a safe, affordable and nutritious product. This session will cover regulatory guidance, key research and best practices for pre-harvest interventions for beef, pork and poultry. 8:00 - 10:00 am Antibiotic Use in the Meat and Poultry Industry (Included in IPPE Registration) From the importance for animal health to regulatory compliance and issues surrounding resistance, these sessions will give attendees a scientific look at the complexities of antibiotic use in the meat and poultry industry. IPPE: It's not just a poultry show anymore.AMI presents a wide variety of educational workshops designed especially for the meat industry. You will find a focus on food safety, plant operations, sustainability and other important industry topics.Wednesday, January 28, 2015 (cont'd)8:00 - 10:00 am Dietary Guidelines Update and FDA Labeling Updates (Included in IPPE Registration) Diet and nutrition policies have put the meat and poultry industry on alert. It is expected the report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will recommend limiting, or even avoiding, red and processed meats for both health and environmental reasons. How these recommendations will impact federal policies and procurement is of significant interest to the industry. Along this backdrop, the FDA has proposed revisions to both the Nutrition Facts panel and servings sizes of specific foods. Come see how this proposal, and the potential for subsequent proposals from FSIS, may impact the health profile and marketing of meat and poultry products. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Media Training for the Meat and Poultry Industry ($150) Does your job demand that you be on standby to talk to media in a crisis? Understand message development and interview techniques, and then put those tactics into action. Professional media experts will critique on camera performances to polish your skills and advance your message. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Meat & Poultry Research Workshop (Included in IPPE Registration) Sponsored by USPOULTRY and AMI, this workshop will explore the future of scientific research in the meat and poultry industry. Join us for a discussion of research priorities for 2015 and beyond. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Worker Safety & Human Resources Issues (Included in IPPE Registration) With nearly half a million people working in the meat and poultry industry, worker safety, health and human resources issues are vitally important to the success of our businesses. These sessions will address key issues facing the industry, including employee retention and rising health care and insurance costs, as well as OSHA and other regulatory issues. Thursday, January 29, 20158:00 - 10:00 am Export & International Issues (Included in IPPE Registration) International trade is a key part of business success and these sessions will cover key topics to help your business succeed in the international market. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm FSIS Generic Labeling Workshop ($150) This session will help you understand and comply with USDA’s generic approval process, including: generic qualification, compliance, approval options and risk assessment. Gain the tools you need to help your company navigate this complex labeling landscape.Tech XChange Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28 Taking place on the show floor, these presentations are designed to provide exhibiting companies and their customers with an additional opportunity for dialogue about operations and technical issues critical to the meat and poultry industry.Featured Speakers: Gary Acuff, Ph.D., Texas A&M University James Dickson, Ph.D., Iowa State University Davey Griffin, Ph.D., Texas A&M University Steve Gruler, GQC, Inc. Jerry Kelly, Sealed Air Corp Prime Label Consultants Manpreet Singh, Ph.D., Purdue University RegistrationSupported by the entire industry:Atlanta, GeorgiaJanuary 26-29, 2015International Production & Processing ExpoONE EVENT FOR THE MEAT INDUSTRY1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 12th FloorWashington, DC 20036Registration for the 2015 IPPE is open and hotels are selling out quickly. Registration includes access to the exhibit show floor, and top notch education and networking opportunities you can't find anywhere else. Registration for IPPE is FREE to all employees of packer/processer members of AMI and NAMA. For non-members, registration is only $50 until December 31, 2014. Begininng January 1, the registration fee is $70. Visit www.ippexpo.org to register today.Free Registration: Members To Atlanta ProgramAs a packer/processor member of AMI or NAMA, you and your entire team can get FREE access to the exhibit show floor, and education programs by following these simple steps.To register, please visit www.ippexpo.org and click on attendee registration. Please select that you are a member of AMI or NAMA and you will see a company name drop down menu appear. Select your company name from the drop box menu and continue with registration. If you are a NAMA member and do not see your company in the drop box, please contact Sabrina Moore (sabrina@meatassociation.com) or Rachel Stryker (rstryker@meatami.com). On the final page, you will notice that your registration is FREE.There is no limit to the number of employees who can register from one company under this program, but you must pre-register by December 31. Beginning January 1, registration rates for the show will be $70 per person. Visit www.ippexpo.org to register.One Event for the Meat Industry.www.ippexpo.orgQuestions? Problems? For more information about registration or housing, contact Rachel Stryker (202) 587-4242 rstryker@meatami.comFor more information about education sessions, contact Jessica Mosley (202) 587-4252 jmosley@meatami.com