Iowa Meat Processors Association2025 ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW
February 13-15, 2025 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 22 to save $35 on your Plant/Operator registration!
RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM
IMPA has secured a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Gateway Hotel with special pricing of $144 (+ tax) per night, available through January 22, or while inventory lasts. Reserve your room online or call 800-FOR-AMES (800-367-2637) and ask for a room in the Iowa Meat Processors Association block.
Newly renovated sleeping rooms are comfortable and stylish. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a mini fridge, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and more.
CURED MEATS COMPETITION
The 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. All products will be registered on site using the AAMP system for $20 each. Convention registration and IMPA membership are required to compete.
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 Convention. Review available advertising, exhibit, and sponsorship packages:
IMPA Supplier Opportunities 2025.pdf
New Booth Numbers! Please review the Exhibit Hall floor plan closely!
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Panel Discussion: Growing Your Meat Processing Business -- Kyle Weaver, Owner, Weaver Meats LLC; Jason Ludwig, Owner, Yetter Locker and Catering, Luke Kerns - Co-Owner, Edgewood Locker
Marketing with Canva -- Lisa Dirksen, Marketing Manager, ALMACO & Owner, Pixelisa
AAMP Updates -- Nelson Gaydos, Outreach Specialist, AAMP
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 2025 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 22, 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 2025 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 2025 may add a membership to their registration to access member savings.
