January 25, 2012
8 a.m. - noon
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA

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Perhaps in no other time in the history of poultry production and processing have the challenges facing the industry been greater. Today and in the future the industry must address international competition, high input costs, social issues, and government regulations while attempting to meet an ever increasing global demand for food.

Join industry leaders for "Charting the Course...An Executive Conference on the Future of the American Poultry Industry"

All registered Expo attendees are eligible to attend this program, free of charge.

Combined Poultry & Egg Session (Room A-411)

8:00 a.m.                Introduction using “The Chicken of Tomorrow” video
                               Mike Donohue, AgriStats, Moderator

8:15 a.m.                Making Safe, Affordable and Abundant Food a Global Reality
                               Jeff Simmons, President, Elanco

9:00 a.m.                Economic Outlook
                               Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist, Wells Capital Management

9:45 a.m.                Break

Poultry Meat Breakout Session

10:00 a.m.              Global Competitiveness: Drivers and Issues for the future
                               Adriaan Weststrate & David Nelson, Rabobank International

10:40 a.m.              Casting a Vision for the American Poultry Industry:

1. Technology vs. Labor - Doug Britton, Georgia Tech Research Institute
2. Management Development and Succession Planning - Paul Pressley, USPOULTRY
3. Social Issues - Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton University of Arkansas - Animal Welfare, Environment, Food Safety, Employee Welfare
4. University Research - Don Conner, Auburn University

Noon                     Conclusion & Wrap Up