Celebrate a milestone at SMA’s 70th Annual Convention & Suppliers’ Showcase in Galveston, Texas—where meat and food industry leaders gather for powerful insights, valuable networking, exciting fundraising, innovative supplier connections, and family-friendly fun on the Texas coast.
Program Highlights
Office of Food Safety: Current Updates and Key Initiatives- Dr. Mindy Brashears, USDA Office of Food Safety
Aligning Industry Needs with SBA Resources for Meat Processing- Dr. Tre Pennie, Small Business Administration
Navigating Industry Policy Changes & Updates- Eric Steiner, OFW Law
Livestock Marketing and Commodity Update– Dr. David Anderson, Texas A&M University
Recent Developments in Workplace & Employment Law- David Barron, Cozen O’Connor
Raising the Steaks on Talent: A Panel on Recruiting and Retaining Gen Z & Gen Alpha- Moderator: Dr. Jeff Savell; Panelists: Dr. Trent Schwartz, West Texas A&M; Dr. Mark Miller, Texas Tech; Jason Holcombe, StartKleen; Jonathan Savell, Standard Meat
Artificial Intelligence is Making a Short List. Is Your Company on It? - Eric Schaefer, Phasewheel
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Registration Fees
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Golf Hole Sponsorship
Golf hole sponsors are the driving force behind the success of the golf tournament.
Suppliers' Showcase
Showcase tables are sold out! Email Lacy Bates at Lacy@southwestmeat.org to get on the waitlist.
Join SMA for a night of fundraising!
Friday, July 18 at 7:30pm
All proceeds from the live and silent auction benefit SMA Foundation Scholarships.
Tickets are available for purchase on the convention registration form.