Make plans to attend World Pork Expo, June 8-10

		Click on the photo above to download a high-resolution file suitable for printing. World Pork Expo, June 8-10, 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.

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 310,000 square feet of exhibits showcasing products, services and technologies from around the world. You won’t want to miss the 28th World Pork Expo, June 8-10, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Don’t delay — register today!

		Click on the photo above to download a high-resolution file suitable for printing. In 2015, 23,085 attendees from 48 countries attended World Pork Expo, including more than 1,100 international guests.

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." rel="noopener" target="_blank">contact us.

General registration is up and running
Your readers, listeners and viewers also can start registeringonline for World Pork Expo. Advance registration through June 2 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.

Remember to reserve your hotel room 
Des Moines is an active city and hotels fill up quickly, especially during Expo week. Check the listing of official Expo hotels to help finalize your travel plans. And don’t miss information about transportation options in and around the Des Moines area.

Media events begin June 7

		Click on the image above to download a high-resolution file suitable for printing. 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.

Plan to arrive in Des Moines on Tuesday, June 7, by 5:30 p.m. for the media reception at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Hosted by the National Pork Producers Council, the reception will include officers, directors and key staff. Enjoy free hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while you mingle or head to an area designated for one-on-one interviews. Watch for future Media Update e-newsletters for more details about this special event.

Need help covering Expo?
There are hundreds of photos and ready-to-use World Pork Expo logos available in theonline Media Center. There’s even b-roll available from previous Expos. 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." rel="noopener" target="_blank">media-relations team — we’re here to help.

Watch for more updates

This is the first Media Update in a series you will receive leading up to the 2016 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." rel="noopener" target="_blank">contact us.

Did you know?

		Click on the photo above to download a high-resolution file suitable for printing. 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 2015 show.

The World Pork Expo Junior National, hosted by the National Junior Swine Association and Team Purebred, set new records in 2015 with 975 youth from 29 states participating in educational programs, competitions and hog shows. In all, 2,200 hogs were shown, marking a 38 percent increase from 2014. This year’s jam-packed schedule will run from June 6-10 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.