Media Events Schedule

NOTE: Media credentials are required for entry into these events/locations. The schedule is subject to change.

Wednesday, June 7

6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

World Pork Expo Media Center is Open
 Walnut Center

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Pork Industry Policy Priorities Panel Briefing
Press Conference Hall, FFA Display Building
NPPC leadership will discuss pork industry policies like the Farm Bill, animal health, trade, the environment, energy, market and commerce.
Moderator: Jennifer Shike (Reporter, Farm Journal)
MC: Bryan Humphreys, NPPC CEO​

  • Scott Hays, NPPC President​
  • Andrew Bailey, Science and Technology, Legal Counsel​
  • Dr. Anna Forseth, Director of Animal Health
  • Maria C. Zieba, VP of International Affairs
  • Christina Banoub, Manager of Competition, Labor, and Tax Issues

9:15 – 10:30 a.m.

NPPC Connect
Media Center, Walnut Center
NPPC staff and officers available to discuss NPPC priorities and goals, Farm Bill, Beagle Brigade, ASF, WOTUS and Prop12.

11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

SIP Luncheon
Varied Industries Building, Upper East Meeting Room, Please sit at the tables marked “Reserved for Media”

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Novus International, Inc. Press Conference:
Intelligent Nutrition Comes to the Animal Protein Industry
Press Conference Hall, FFA Display Building

Step inside the world of intelligent nutrition as NOVUS Sr. VP and CCO Ed Galo breaks down our approach to reducing feed and production costs, elevating gut health, and building sustainable businesses. Then, Associate VP Abishek Shingote will explain what it means to be Made of More, and how our innovative approach allows us to put more into everything we create. Executives will be available for questions. New digital assets available to all media in attendance. Contact: NOVUS Public Relations Specialist Elizabeth Davis at Elizabeth.Davis@novusint.com.

2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

Merck Animal Health Press Conference:
Merck Animal Health to Introduce New Product at World Pork Expo
Press Conference Hall, FFA Display Building

Merck Animal Health will unveil its newest addition to the swine health product portfolio during a press conference at the World Pork Expo. The product, a first-of-its kind innovation, will help producers maximize time and labor efficiency while protecting herd health. The Merck team will be available for interviews at World Pork Expo. To schedule, contact Jennifer Nigro at jennifer.nigro@signaltheory.com or 785-830-0036.

Speakers:
Dr. Scott Stehlik, D.V. M., director, Swine and Poultry Technical Services
Dr. Jamie Lehman, D.V.M., swine technical services veterinarian
Dr. Brett O’Brien, D.V.M., swine technical services manager

Thursday, June 8

6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

World Pork Expo Media Center Is Open
Walnut Center

9:15 – 10:00 a.m.

DSM Animal Nutrition Press Conference:
The Effect of Gilt Nutrition on Sow Lifetime & Progeny Performance:
New research, insights and implications
Press Conference Hall, FFA Display Building

The importance of nutrition during gilts’ development for their lifetime health and performance, as well as that of their offspring, has been well established. During this press conference, DSM will provide the global perspective on the current challenges and opportunities with gilt development, sow protection and piglet care, and new learnings on lifetime performance. DSM will also provide new North American research which indicates that the level and form of early life dietary nutrients can produce significant differences in progeny growth and performance, with measurable economic returns.

Speakers:
Maria Walsh, PhD, Global Marketing Director – Swine DSM Animal Nutrition & Health
Jon Bergstrom, PhD, Sr. Technical Support Manager – Swine DSM Animal Nutrition & Health

10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

Medgene Media Press Conference:
Medgene to Announce Platform Technology Vaccine Milestone
Press Conference Hall, FFA Display Building

For the Swine Industry: You’re invited to join Medgene in a brief but exciting announcement on their Platform vaccine technology!

Speakers:
Mark Luecke, Medgene CEO
Andy Smythe, Medgene National Sales Manager

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

NPPC Connect: 
Media Center, Walnut Center

NPPC staff and officers available to discuss international trade, farm stewardship, economic impact and labor.

Friday, June 9

6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

World Pork Expo Media Center is Open
Walnut Center

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