Pork producers in Ohio and beyond can now register for discounted tickets to attend the region’s premier pork industry event, the 2026 Ohio Pork Congress, set for Feb. 3-4 at the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, in Lima, Ohio. Beyond the latest innovations from the 60-plus trade show exhibitors, attendees — everyone from barn-level workers to top decision-makers — can get the latest information and insights on today’s most-important topics. Everything from swine health and production, on-farm leadership, policy and organization updates, today’s consumer buying behavior, and more.
With a record number of 18 breakout sessions, including seven in Spanish, Cheryl Day, executive vice president of the Ohio Pork Council, says the 2026 Ohio Pork Congress, which is now open for early discount registration, will be the most expansive ever and truly offer something for everyone.
“Our producer-led committee helped us put together an outstanding line-up of key experts to create better slat-level learning opportunities for those working directly with pigs every day, including a major emphasis on Spanish-language offerings. Our goal is to make this year’s event even more useful and relevant as it challenges us all to take our industry to the next level.”
A true highlight of the event will be the keynote presentation by Leo Feler, Ph.D., chief economist at Numerator and senior economist with the UCLA Anderson Forecast. Known for his straight-talk economic insights, Feler is known for analyzing what consumers actually do rather than what they say, using real-world data on grocery shopping, price sensitivity and meat-buying behavior. His keynote at the Ohio Pork Congress will bridge macro-economic trends with on-the-ground consumer reality, offering pork producers a clear look at where pork is winning, where it’s losing ground, and how consumer expectations are changing.
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