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Lifetime Achievement Award to Honour Christy Puffenbarger at Executive Conference
This April, Christy Puffenbarger will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th edition of the Executive Conference at the Wynn, Las Vegas.
The moment coincides with two milestones: the conference’s 50th edition, and Christy becoming the first woman to chair the National Turkey Federation in its 80-year history.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has had a multi-faceted and distinguished career in the food industry, while supporting and advocating for others in the sector. Few careers fit that description more completely than Puffenbarger’s...
Join Us This April as the Executive ConferenceMarks 50 Years
Navigating 2026 means managing simultaneous pressure across trade policy, disease risk, input costs, and shifting consumer demand. The Executive Conference is where senior protein leaders come to cut through it, and this year marks its 50th edition.
This April 20–22 at the Wynn Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, 400+ senior leaders from across the animal protein supply chain will convene for three days of expert analysis and high-level discussion.
Hear directly from Expana analysts and industry experts as they share insights, discuss market dynamics, and take your questions
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