Friday, July 31, 2020
PhD Course
Processed Meats Contest
Student Networking Dinner
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020
AMSA Board Meeting
Iron Chef Competition
PhD Course
Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020
Student Research Competitions
Undergraduate Student Quiz Bowl Competition
Career Fair
Golf Tournament
ICoMST Chairperson Meeting
Student – Professional Mentor Networking Social
Opening Welcome Reception
Monday, Aug. 3, 2020
Headliner: Global Nutrition Security
Speaker: Pierre Ferrari, CEO Heifer International
Keynote Session:
Morning Concurrent Sessions will include:
- Food Waste
- Alternative Sources of Protein
- What Is New in the Science of Meat Quality?
- New Technologies in Meat Quality Assessment
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions will include:
- Improving Productivity
- Gaining Access to Global Food Trade
- Global Livestock Production Sustainability
- BBQ Boot Camp
Electronic Poster Sessions
Picnic
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020
Headliner: Future of Science & Innovation
Speaker: Jack Uldrich, Futurist
Keynote Sessions:
- State of Microbiome Research
- Innovation for Meat Safety
Concurrent Sessions will include:
- Meat & Poultry Quality
- Food Safety
- Microbiome
- Meat Processing
Electronic Poster Sessions
AMSA Awards Reception and Presentation
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020
Conference Tours
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020
Headliner: Professional Development
Speaker - Ronnie Green, Ph.D., Chancellor, University of Nebraska
Keynote Session:
Reciprocation Sessions over 20 different topics
Electronic Poster Sessions
Gala Reception and Dinner
Friday Aug. 7, 2020
Headliner: Corporate Responsibility
Speakers: Donnie Smith, Tyson CEO Emeritus and Jeff Simmons, President and CEO, Elanco Animal Health
General Session:
- International Collaboration on Agriculture and Water Sustainability
- Corporate Responsibility and Giving Back
Closing Ceremony