Plan Now to Celebrate a Milestone Anniversary at 2023 World Pork Expo

Crowds will gather June 7-9 in Des Moines for one of the pork industry's biggest events.
Crowds will gather June 7-9 in Des Moines for one of the pork industry's biggest events.
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National Pig Day is the perfect day to announce the dates of the 2023 World Pork Expo, where a milestone 35th anniversary celebration is being planned at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 7-9.

“This is a big anniversary for the World Pork Expo,” National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Board President Terry Wolters said in a release. “We’re looking forward to celebrating the event’s history while continuing to look ahead at the progress the industry continues to make. With this year’s exceptional lineup of programming and educational seminars, this really is a must-attend event for the industry.”

Event organizers said the World Pork Expo is the defining annual event for the pork industry and highlights the $57 billion and 610,000 jobs the industry contributes to the U.S. economy.

“There are more than 66,000 pork producers nationwide,” Wolters said in the release. “The World Pork Expo showcases how committed NPPC is to everyone in the pork industry. At the same time, it’s a great way for industry professionals to connect and network with one another.”

In the past 35 years, this iconic event has seen significant growth and has become the world’s largest pork-specific trade show. In 2022, more than 10,000 pork producers and ag professionals represented over 400 companies worldwide in Des Moines.

With more than 300,000 square feet of exhibit space, organizers believe this year’s event will draw even more industry insiders.

Stay tuned for registration information on worldpork.org. Attendees are encouraged to follow #WPX2023 and #35YearsofWPX on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay connected and informed.

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