The American Feed Industry Association has opened registration for its 2026 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference, bringing hundreds of industry professionals together March 9-11 in Fort Worth, Texas.
This year's conference shifts to a Monday-Wednesday format, giving attendees expanded networking time and more opportunities to connect with industry peers. The updated schedule reflects AFIA's commitment to maximizing value for professionals navigating today's complex feed and ingredient landscape.
Education sessions address critical industry challenges
The conference will feature sessions exploring market intelligence across vitamins, amino acids and key ingredient sectors, while highlighting artificial intelligence's role in improving workflows. Speakers will address shipping and supply chain challenges, global market opportunities and economic outlooks for grain and animal protein markets.
International buyers from Brazil and Vietnam will attend, seeking business opportunities with American sellers as part of AFIA's global market access programs.
Registration and networking options
Early-bird registration closes Jan. 16 at $675 for AFIA members and $2,250 for nonmembers. Rates increase after that date. The conference features golf, receptions, goat yoga and a late-night dessert bar. AFIA member professionals in buying roles can apply for conference scholarships through the Buyers to PISC program.
