Make plans to attend World Pork Expo, June 7-9

There’s no better place to gather story ideas and updates on pork production than at World Pork Expo! Don’t miss out on the industry’s best education, networking and innovation at the world’s largest pork-specific trade show, with more than 320,000 square feet of exhibits showcasing products, services and technologies from around the world. You won’t want to miss the 29th World Pork Expo, June 7-9, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
 

 
 
 
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Make plans to attend World Pork Expo, June 7-9

 

 

 

 


World Pork Expo, June 7-9, is the world’s largest pork-specific trade show with hundreds of exhibitors from around the world displaying the latest products for pork businesses of all sizes.

 

Don’t delay — register today!

 

You can register online for your Expo media credentials today. You’ll know your registration is complete if, upon clicking “submit”, you are taken to a landing page with the headline, “Thank you for registering”. You also will receive a confirmation email. If you ever need to check your registration status, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.%3fsubject%3dWorld%2520Pork%2520Expo%25202017%2520Media" rel="noopener" target="_blank">contact us.

 

General registration is up and running

   
     

 

Your readers, listeners and viewers can start registering online for World Pork Expo. Advance registration through May 12 secures a discounted rate of $10 per adult (ages 12 and up), which covers all three days of Expo. The on-site admission price is $20, with a special Friday-only rate of $10.

In 2016, 20,000 producers and ag professionals attended, including 1,100 international guests from 35 countries. Visit our new website to get the facts and learn more about Expo.

 

Remember to reserve your hotel room

 

Des Moines is an active city and hotels fill up quickly, especially during Expo week. Visit our new website to view the listing of official Expo hotels to help finalize your travel plans and find information about transportation options in and around the Des Moines area.

 

Need help covering Expo?

   
     

 

There are hundreds of photos and b-roll available from previous Expos and ready-to-use World Pork Expo logos available in the online Media Center. If you’re looking for a specific photo, want more details about an event or need help lining up an interview before, during or after Expo, simply contact our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.%3fsubject%3dWorld%2520Pork%2520Expo%25202017%2520Media" rel="noopener" target="_blank">media-relations team — we’re here to help.

Presented by the National Pork Producers Council, World Pork Expo is the go-to event for educational seminars, networking opportunities, the latest product information and plenty of tasty pork.

 

Watch for more updates

 

This is the first Media Update in a series you will receive leading up to the 2017 World Pork Expo. As part of our commitment to keep you informed, each update will highlight new materials for your reporting needs, as well as details about seminars, schedules and events. If you have questions between updates, feel free to contact us.

 

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World Pork Expo Junior National organizers expect another big year for this premier event, which saw 281 junior members participating in judging contests at the 2016 show.

 

The World Pork Expo Junior National and Open Shows are hosted by the National Junior Swine Association and Team Purebred. Last year, 948 youth from 30 states participated in showmanship, swine judging and live-hog competitions through June 10. In all, about 3,400 hogs were shown during Expo and the Open Sale on Saturday exceeded $1.1 million in sales. This year’s jam-packed schedule will run from June 5-10, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.