{"id":15037,"date":"2026-03-26T16:17:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/?post_type=insight&#038;p=15037"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:17:29","slug":"join-us-this-april-as-the-executive-conference-marks-50-years","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/insights\/article\/join-us-this-april-as-the-executive-conference-marks-50-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us This April as the Executive Conference Marks 50 Years\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating 2026 means managing simultaneous pressure across trade policy, disease risk, input costs, and shifting consumer demand. The Executive Conference is where senior protein leaders come to cut through it,&nbsp;and&nbsp;this year marks its 50th edition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This April 20\u201322 at the Wynn Resort &amp; Casino, Las Vegas, 400+ senior leaders from across the animal protein supply chain will&nbsp;convene&nbsp;for three days of expert analysis and high-level discussion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hear directly from&nbsp;Expana&nbsp;analysts and industry experts as they share insights, discuss market dynamics, and take your questions&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s&nbsp;on the agenda<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three days of keynotes, market sessions, and expert panels covering the forces shaping protein markets in 2026, from macroeconomics and consumer trends to the future of the supply chain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Celebrating 50 years<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference will present its 50th Anniversary Rising Star and Lifetime Achievement Awards, recognising exceptional early-career professionals already driving progress in the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Networking is built into every day, from an optional golf outing at Bali Hai Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip to evening receptions and dedicated business lounge time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Places are limited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- .module.cta-footer: start -->\n<div  class=\"module cta-footer bg-fn-ModBgLightTheme pt-10 md:pt-10 xl:pt-10 pb-40 md:pb-64 xl:pb-80 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex gap-15 flex-wrap justify-start\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/events\/executive-conference\/\" class=\"btn btn--filled transition-all border-2 rounded-100 font-labgMed leading-none flex justify-center items-center gap-x-12 px-24 py-16 bg-coreMidGreen text-white border-coreMidGreen hover:bg-coreMidGreenHover hover:border-coreMidGreenHover \" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Get your tickets now\">Get your tickets now<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.cta-footer: end -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Navigating 2026 means managing simultaneous pressure across trade policy, disease risk, input costs, and shifting consumer demand. 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