Iowa Meat Processors Association2024 ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW
February 15-17, 2024 Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, Ames, IA
JOIN US!
The IMPA Annual Convention is focused on improving your meat processing knowledge, relationships, and profitability. Join us for hands-on workshop activities, education on current topics, the opportunity to compete in Iowa's Cured Meat Championships, networking with Iowa's meat processors and key suppliers, and industry celebrations. Register by Wednesday, January 24 to save $25 on your Plant/Operator registration!
View 2024 Membership & Convention Overview for Processors/Operators
CURED MEATS COMPETITION
The 2024 Cured Meats Competition will take place on Saturday of the Convention. Competitors receive valuable feedback on their products from meat scientists and specialists in the meat industry, and winning businesses take home plaques to help market their accomplishments. NEW FOR 2024: all products will be registered on site using the AAMP system for $20 each. Convention registration and IMPA membership are required to compete.
View 2024 Competition Rules & Details
Download the Product Registration Form.pdf
SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Boost your visibility to meat processors across Iowa by highlighting your business, products, and services! With IMPA's new online registration and payment system, you can save time by completing your Membership, Advertising, Trade Show, and Sponsorship purchases all in one transaction as you register for the 2023 Convention. Review available advertising, exhibit, and sponsorship packages:
View 2024 IMPA Supplier Opportunities
New layout! Please review the Exhibit Hall floor plan closely – exhibit space sizes and locations have changed!
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Friday, February 16, 2024
Saturday, February 17, 2024
REGISTRATION
Choose your ticket type below to begin your registration. You will want to have the following information available to complete your purchase (see below for options to update your registration after purchase):
Keep in mind that you may also complete your 2024 membership renewal while registering for the Convention.
ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO YOUR REGISTRATION
You may edit your completed registration online by Setting Up Your Account with the email address provided for your payment details. This is a great way to add or update attendees, meal tickets, etc. While add-ons such as meal tickets can be removed from your order through January 24, your base ticket cannot be canceled online.
IMPA Members enjoy UNLIMITED attendees with their Processor/Operator registration. Non-member registrations include one attendee with the option to add additional attendees for $50 each. Non-members and those who have yet to renew for 2024 may add a membership to their registration.
Displayed booth prices reflect the IMPA Member Discount of $175 per standard booth and $350 per extra-large booth. Non-members and those who have yet to renew for 2024 may add a membership to their registration to access member savings.
