Open to NCC Members, state association representatives, members of the press, government officials, academia, and other interested parties.
The National Chicken Council invites you to attend its 67th Annual Conference scheduled on October 26 – 27, 2022 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. Join the industry to learn about current legislative, regulatory, political, business, agricultural, economic, and international trade issues affecting the chicken industry, and to meet and network with other individuals working in the industry.
Register here.
Registration Fees to attend
- National Chicken Council Member – $995 per registrant
- Non-member – $1,145 per registrant
- State trade association representative – Complimentary
- Press – Complimentary
- Academia (faculty only) – Complimentary
- Government officials – Complimentary
Important Dates
- Friday, October 14th: Register to attend the conference with NCC by this date.
- Friday, October 14th: All hotel reservations must be made by this date. After October 14th, hotel accommodations at The Four Seasons cannot be guaranteed and group rates will no longer apply. After October 14th, the prevailing rate at The Four Seasons, which will be substantially higher than the NCC hotel room rate, will be quoted. At that point, you may book the prevailing rate or stay at an alternative hotel.
Suggested Attire
Business Professional: suits, button-down shirts or blouses with a blazer.
Conference Cancellation Policy
The National Chicken Council must receive cancellation notification by e-mail to [email protected]. No cancellation can be strictly accepted by telephone.
For registrations cancelled after Friday, October 14th, $550 of your conference registration fee will be forfeited.
“No Shows” (no notification of cancellation to NCC prior to the start of the conference) will forfeit the full registration fee.
*** Check back for Updates on the Program***
Registration and Information:
Corcoran Ballroom Foyer
Wednesday, October 26th:
10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 27th:
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26th
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
NCC Communications Committee Meeting
The Algonquin Room
(Open to committee members only)
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Luncheon
Seasons Restaurant
(Open to NCC Board Members
and Allied Leader Official Representatives only)
1:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
Corcoran Ballroom Foyer
(Open to NCC Board Members
and Allied Leader Official Representatives only)
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Refreshment Break
Corcoran Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored by Marel
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
NCC’s 67th Annual Conference
Opening Cocktail Reception
Seasons Restaurant
Sponsored by Merck Animal Health
(Dinner on your own)
Thursday, October 27th
7:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Dumbarton & Conservatory
Sponsored by Cobb-Vantress
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Spouse Breakfast
The Algonquin Room
Sponsored by Cobb-Vantress
8:30 a.m.
Welcome to NCC’s 67th Annual Conference
Corcoran Ballroom
Annual Conference Wi-Fi sponsored by Eurofins
Confirmed Speakers
Cybersecurity Update
Matthew J. Eggers
Vice President, Cybersecurity Policy
Cyber, Space, and National Security Policy Division
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Consumer trends and impacts on chicken production
Jayson Lusk
Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics
Purdue University
Safeguarding the Future of Poultry: Addressing Activist Threats
Hannah Thompson-Weeman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Animal Agriculture Alliance
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Corcoran Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored by Aviagen
Restaurants of the Future: Ghost Kitchens, Delivery Apps and
Chicken Introduction
Kelley Bailie Fechner
Vice President, Customer Solutions
Datassential
Charles V. Payne
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Analyst of Wall Street Strategies
The Host of Fox’s Making Money with Charles Payne
FOX Business Network financial economist
Author of the of “Act Fast, Be Smart and Get Rich,” and most recent “Unstoppable Prosperity”
Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Conference Luncheon
Installation of New NCC Officers
Dumbarton & Conservatory
Sponsored by
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
1:15 p.m.
Welcome to the Afternoon General Session
Corcoran Ballroom
Confirmed Speakers
2022 Midterm Elections Outlook
Scott Rasmussen
President of RMG Research, Inc.
Pioneer in the field of automated polling
Named “a driving force in American politics” By Washington Post
and a “key player in the contact sport of politics” by Wall Street Journal
Cofounder of ESPN Network
Synthetic Chicken: an Update on the Future
Richard Berman
Executive Director, Center for Consumer Freedom
President, Berman and Compan
Flaws in US Nutrition Policy and How it Affects You
Nina Teicholz
Professor at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
The Executive Director of The Nutrition Coalition
Investigative Science Journalist and Author
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closing Cocktail Reception
Dumbarton & Conservatory
Sponsored by CEVA Animal Health
Updated 10-18-22
NCC’s 67th Annual Conference will be hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C., located at the entrance of Georgetown, steps from world-leading institutions and historic monuments, at the crossroads of DC’s social and political hubs. Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC is a timeless luxury experience where the tenured staff leverage a legacy of intuitive hospitality for high-profile guests, including global leaders and captains of industry.
Hotel Accommodations and Group Rates
The guest rooms reserved for the National Chicken Council are $450 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes.
To make a hotel reservation
To book your hotel accommodations click the following link: 2022 National Chicken Council – Four Seasons Washington
Hotel Cancellation Policy
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. Unless cancelled by 6:00 p.m., 7 days prior to arrival, the individual will be responsible for their first night of stay. In addition, the Hotel agrees to charge one night’s room rate, plus tax. for any guest who check out prior to the their scheduled departure date as confirmed upon check-in and registration.
The Four Seasons Hotel is located along the C&O Canal in the hip and historic Georgetown neighborhood, which offers easy access to miles of running trails, acclaimed restaurants, high-end boutiques and views of the DC skyline.
The Hotel’s physical address is 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20007.
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (airport code: DCA) is 7 miles from The Four Seasons.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (airport code: IAD) is 26 miles from The Four Seasons.
- Baltimore Washington Airport (airport code: BWI) is 30 miles from The Four Seasons.
Getting Around Town
The hotel offers overnight valet parking for $56 per night. Valet day parking is $29 per day.
The closest Metrorail Stations are Dupont Circle on the Red Line and Foggy Bottom on the Blue Line. Visit WMATA for metro information.
Taxicabs are readily available at all airports and at the hotel.
Available on a first come basis to sites within downtown Washington, DC, The Four Seasons limo service is available weekdays from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and weekends from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
For information on things to do and see while you are in Washington, visit www.washington.org.
Four Seasons Restaurants
Serving Lunch and Dinner
Celebrity Chef Michael Mina offers guests an innovative American steakhouse and timeless dining experience with a twist. Known for his signature slow-poaching method of cooking, Mina and Executive Chef Joe Palma deliver a modern menu that focus on the finest meats and seafood available both locally and worldwide. The bar features an extensive list of 20th century cocktails made to order, along with an extensive wine and spirits list.
The Lounge at Bourbon Steak
A vibrant atmosphere and cozy patio provide the perfect settings for savoring handcrafted seasonal cocktails and a wide selection of rare scotches, bourbons, and cognacs. Guests can enjoy an extensive wine menu and delectable offers from Bourbon Steak.
Serving Breakfast and Lunch
A favorite among local movers and shakers as well as visiting guests, the bright and airy restaurant is known for its “power breakfast” and healthy twists on traditional dishes from around the world.
For Washington, D.C. restaurants suggestions visit here.
