The pork industry’s largest winter gathering returns to Des Moines in January. The Iowa Pork Producers Association invites pork producers and allied industry professionals to attend the 2026 Iowa Pork Congress, January 21–22 at the Iowa Events Center.
The annual event features 225+ exhibitors, a strong educational program, and two days of networking and recognition for Iowa’s pork industry.
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the trade show runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. alongside the Student Research Poster Contest. The educational lineup includes:
- “Coffee Chat with Eldon: DNR Rules, Court Cases, and Animal Welfare Laws” with Eldon McAfee
- Keynote: “Cultivating a Mindset of Growth and Grit in Agriculture” with retired Brigadier General Mike Oster
- “Pork, Policy, Politics, and Populism” with entrepreneur and investor Al Tank
- “Economic and Livestock Market Outlook” with Dr. Lee Schulz, Ever.Ag