Executive Leadership

SUMMIT 

Oct. 8-10, 2025 | The Chateaux Deer Valley | Deer Valley, Utah

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Who Attends?

Only the top leaders of animal food industry companies–those individuals who ultimately approve and implement their companies’ marketing and public affairs policies–are invited to the summit. The program is designed to include spouses, with special events also dedicated to social networking.

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Why Attend?

This invitation-only event is an exclusive forum of commercial, integrated and supplier stakeholders in the U.S. animal agriculture food production system. We are confident that this special event will foster an exchange of ideas and expand understanding of issues affecting our industry today and into the future.

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How to Sponsor?

Display your company’s commitment to the industry by becoming an ELS sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities offer an additional way to connect with current or potential customers. Attendance is expected to bring over 100 top-level executives from the feed and pet food industry. 

About the Event

The American Feed Industry Association’s Executive Leadership Summit is an exclusive forum of commercial, integrated and supplier stakeholders in the U.S. animal agriculture food production system. It is our hope that this special, invitation-only event will foster an exchange of ideas and expand understanding of issues affecting U.S. meat, milk, egg and fish production, processing and distribution industries today and into the future. Only the top leaders of animal food industry companies–those individuals who ultimately approve and implement their companies’ marketing and public affairs policies–are invited to the summit. The program is designed to include spouses, with special events also dedicated to social networking.

Hotel Information

Omni HIlton Head Oceanfront Resort
23 Ocean Lane
Hilton Head, SC
(843) 842-8000

The AFIA is pleased to offer registrants a limited number of hotel rooms at a preferred rate of $269 per night (plus 10% tax and a $3.00 a night Chamber Commerce Fee). There is also a resort charge of $30 per night (plus 10% tax). The block rate guarantees complimentary internet access in your guest room. Please contact the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort directly using this link or call (843) 842-8000 to reserve under the group name “American Feed Industry Association.” The block is available through Sept. 11, or until it fills up. To secure your room within the block, be sure to book before Sept. 11. 

Please be aware that fraudulent companies have been calling attendees claiming to represent us and the Omni. AFIA does not work with a housing bureau for this event and we do not endorse any of these companies. Reservations should only be made directly with the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort.

Conference Sponsors

Interested in being a sponsor? More information is available here. Contact Lynette Tucker for additional information. 

 

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Contact Us

 
KIM ATKINS    (703) 558-3566    katkins@afia.org

Contact Kim, manager of membership & engagement, for any questions regarding AFIA membership opportunities.

Sarah Novak    (703) 558-3574    snovak@afia.org

Contact Sarah, chief operating officer, for any questions regarding travel, hotel accomodations and event expectations.

DAISY RODRIGUEZ     (703) 650-0144    drodriguez@afia.org 

Contact Daisy, specialist of registrations and events, for any questions regarding registration, payment and invoicing.

LYNETTE TUCKER   (703) 558-3573    ltucker@afia.org 

Contact Lynette, specialist of meetings and events, for any questions regarding sponsorships.