Mid-Atlantic Meat Summit logo with a background of cuts of raw beef.

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Updated: August 5, 2026

Bringing the Mid-Atlantic Meat Industry Together

The Mid-Atlantic Meat Summit is a regional conference designed to strengthen local and regional meat value chains by bringing together everyone involved in producing, processing, marketing, and serving locally raised meat.

Whether you raise livestock, operate a processing facility, own a meat market, purchase local meat for your restaurant, provide technical assistance, or support the industry through research or policy, the Summit offers opportunities to learn, network, and build partnerships that strengthen our regional meat system.

The event will feature educational sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and industry exhibits led by experts and professionals from across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Save the Date

Date: January 14-15, 2027

Location: The Maritime Conference Center, 692 Maritime Blvd, Linthicum Heights, Md.

Hosted by: University of Maryland Extension

Planning is underway, and additional details will be announced over the coming months.

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  • Registration opening
  • Speaker announcements
  • Educational sessions
  • Hotel information
  • Sponsorship opportunities
  • Exhibitor registration
  • Event schedule
  • Conference news

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Who Should Attend?

The Mid-Atlantic Meat Summit welcomes participants from across the meat value chain, including:

A variety of cuts of raw meat including beef, chicken, and fish
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  • Livestock producers
  • Meat processors and butcher shops
  • USDA and state inspected facilities
  • Custom processors
  • Chefs and food service professionals
  • Meat retailers and wholesalers
  • Food hubs and distributors
  • Agricultural service providers
  • Government agencies
  • Economic development professionals
  • Students interested in meat careers

Topics May Include

Program details are still being finalized, but sessions are expected to cover topics such as:

  • Meat processing innovations
  • Carcass utilization and value-added products
  • Business management and profitability
  • Livestock production practices
  • Marketing local meat
  • Workforce development
  • Food safety and regulatory updates
  • Retail merchandising
  • Consumer trends
  • Producer-processor partnerships
  • Building resilient regional meat supply chains

Save the Date and Check Back for Updates

Registration will open soon.

In the meantime, mark your calendar, encourage others to do the same, and join our email list for timely information!