Learn about the free seminars taking place at the World Pork Expo.
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 8, 2025 — The 2025 World Pork Expo, hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), invites pork professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Set for June 4 and 5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, this year’s event will once again offer industry-shaping insights, engaging sessions, and the largest pork-specific trade show in the world.
“In today’s challenging market, producers are looking for smart solutions and stronger connections,” said NPPC President Duane Stateler. “World Pork Expo continues to be a space where people across the industry come together to share ideas, gain new knowledge, and move the pork sector forward.”
Schedule of Educational Events Now Available
The 2025 World Pork Expo offers a comprehensive schedule of educational events designed to cater to all levels of experience. Attendees can participate in a variety of seminars and sessions covering topics such as swine health, sustainability, global markets, and emerging technologies, providing ample opportunities for learning and professional development.
Business Seminars will take place on Wednesday afternoon in the Varied Industries Building and are included with your Expo admission.
Business Seminar Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, June 4
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Explore how viruses like PEDV, PRRSV, and SVA can enter swine systems through contaminated feed and the role of feed sanitation in preventing transmission in Targeting Viral Entry Points Through Feed Biosecurity. This session will also cover how chemical feed treatments reduce viral load without impacting animal performance. Sponsored by: Antiox.
- 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join Lori Stevermer, past president of the National Pork Producers Council, as she hosts a discussion on Fighting for the Future of Agriculture: Everyone’s Role in Shaping the Narrative. This conversation will explore the challenges of defending agricultural stories in the face of opposition, with insights from Dr. Mark Lyons, Andy Curliss and Kylee Deniz on how to strengthen agriculture’s message and its long-term impact. Sponsored by: Alltech.
Pork Academy Sessions and Networking Opportunities
Pork Academy, presented by the National Pork Board and Pork Checkoff, delivers expert insights into the current economic landscape and a variety of topics like improving swine health. Sessions will be held in the Varied Industries Building, and are included with your World Pork Expo admission.
Wednesday, June 4
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Learn about the current economic landscape in the Pork Industry Economic Update, including demand trends for pork both internationally and domestically, and how commodity prices impact pork markets.
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Gain foundational knowledge in Understanding Pork Cutout Pricing, exploring the complexities of pork cutout pricing and its importance to farmers, with insights from USDA price reporters and other industry stakeholders.
- 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join the National Pork Board’s Taste What Pork Can Do™: Consumer Campaign Update to get all your questions answered. Experts will outline the launch of a strategic consumer marketing campaign, with a focus on market growth and state collaboration.
Thursday, June 5
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Discover the latest efforts in Protecting Pork’s Freedom to Operate through We Care®, focused on animal welfare, public health, and stewardship, along with updates on swine research and the data provided through NPB programs.
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Learn about the National Swine Health Strategy, with insights from a panel of producers discussing the strategy’s approach to improving swine health in the industry.
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. If you missed it Wednesday, join the Taste What Pork Can Do™: Consumer Campaign Update session for a second chance to learn about the consumer marketing campaign and its collaboration with the retail and state markets.
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Gain valuable insights during the Global Protein Update on how the pork industry is positioning itself for success in the international market, with expert insights from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet Returns For 2025
Back for a second year, the Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet gives young adults ages 18–22 a platform to engage in meaningful discussions on current industry issues. Sponsored by Novus and Nutra Blend, this competitive event helps participants build critical thinking, public speaking, and policy development skills in a format modeled after NPPC’s own decision-making process.
The competition will include orientation, round robin discussions, and a final presentation round, with top finalists earning scholarships and the winner earning a trip to the NPPC Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Visit the Young Pork Advocates Issues Meet webpage for additional details.
Don’t Miss Out — Register Today
Online registration for World Pork Expo 2025 is now open!
- Register by May 16 to have your badges and parking permits mailed (U.S. and Canada only)
- Online registration closes May 29
Late registrants and international attendees can pick up credentials onsite beginning June 4. For registration details, hotel accommodations, and updates, visit www.worldpork.org.