Symposium

Three days. One direction.

Day one opens the floor. Day two deepens the Bond. Day three is reserved.

Program

From arrival to Understanding.

Three days at the Meridian Convention Center & Adjoining Enclosures. Select sessions are invitation only. Attendance at designated sessions is mandatory. Times are subject to adjustment pursuant to venue counsel.

Day One

Thursday, November 25
8:00 AM

Registration & Badge Pickup

Main Concourse

Collect your credentials and welcome kit. Standard paperwork is completed at the counter.

9:00 AM

Opening Keynote: The Cold Chain Paradigm

Keynote Grand Hall A

Dr. Harlan Pruett on vertical integration, from farm to wherever.

10:30 AM

Morning Breakouts

Operations Halls B–D

Concurrent sessions across the Operations, Growth, and Compliance tracks.

12:00 PM

Sponsored Lunch

Hall B

Provided by Meridian Poultry Logistics. Open seating.

1:30 PM

Afternoon Workshops

Growth Halls B–D

Hands-on sessions. See the Workshops catalog for the full program.

3:30 PM

Fireside Chat: Building the Flock

Fellowship Grand Hall A

Longtime members share what keeps them returning, year after year.

5:00 PM

Welcome Mixer

Atrium

Drinks, introductions, and the first handshakes of many.

8:00 PM

Evening Reception

By invitation

An informal gathering to close the first day. Continuing location provided on-site.

Day Two

Friday, November 26
8:30 AM

Find Your Bird: Orientation

Fellowship Hall C Mandatory for First-Years

Orientation for the Find Your Bird program. First-years are matched with their returning member.

10:00 AM

Morning Breakouts

Growth Halls B–D

Concurrent sessions. Space is limited and fills early.

11:30 AM

The Bond: An Introduction

Fellowship Hall C Invitation Only

Prerequisite: two prior years' attendance. Admission confirmed at the door.

1:00 PM

Sponsored Lunch

Hall B

Provided by Warm Regards LLC.

2:30 PM

Grooming & Presentation Standards

Wellness The Enclosure

Presentation and grooming guidance for attendees and birds.

4:00 PM

Enclosure Tours

The Enclosure Invitation Only

Guided access to the Adjoining Enclosures. Photography is not permitted.

6:30 PM

Regional Flock Dinners

Fellowship Various

Attendees gather by region. Your Flock Leader will find you.

9:00 PM

Moonlit Coop Social

The Enclosure

Moonlit Coop Social.

Day Three

Saturday, November 27
9:00 AM

Reflection & Grooming

Wellness The Enclosure

A quiet morning. Reflection, grooming, and preparation.

12:00 PM

Light Refreshment

Main Concourse

A light service before the afternoon.

1:00 PM – Close

The Carving

Grand Hall A Attendance Mandatory

Attendance mandatory. No description. No recording.

Departure assistance available for those who choose to depart.