Media Registration Open for USMEF Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson

Published: Sep 12, 2024

Media registration is now open for the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference, Nov. 6-8 in Tucson, Ariz. To register, please follow the link below. The registration fee is waived for working media, so email Joe Schuele, USMEF vice president of communications, to obtain the media passcode or call him at 303-547-0030.

REGISTER HERE

Wednesday's opening general session will feature Jim Wiesemeyer, a renowned journalist and Washington, D.C., insider, who will deliver an up-to-date analysis on the impact of the presidential election and its potential effects on U.S. trade policy.

Thursday, the general session will feature Dave Juday, founder and principal of The Juday Group, a market and policy analysis firm. He will offer an overview of geopolitics in relation to U.S. agriculture and exports, emphasizing both opportunities and challenges.

Additionally, key trading partners are experiencing changes at the highest levels of government, such as a new administration in Mexico, leadership changes within Japan's ruling party and political shifts in Europe. The conference will also explore the impact of these developments.

For Friday's closing session, USMEF's international team will discuss how they are leveraging Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) funds to expand global demand for U.S. red meat and further diversify export markets.

In addition to the general sessions, the Beef, Pork, Exporter, and Feedgrain/Oilseed breakouts will offer detailed discussions on topics pertinent to each sector.

While there is no deadline for media to register, please note that the USMEF room block at the Westin La Paloma closes on Friday, Oct. 11.

For questions, please email Joe Schuele or call 303-547-0030.