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AMERICAN AKAUSHI ASSOCIATION CONVENTION 2026

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AMERICAN AKAUSHI ASSOCIATION CONVENTION 2026 *

Join Akaushi breeders, members, and industry leaders for three days of connection, education, tours, trade show opportunities, and celebration. This year’s convention will feature the Thursday Evening Event, results from the first-ever branded beef competition, the Third Annual Stars of Akaushi Member Sale, industry tours, and speakers from Texas A&M University and NCBA.

June 18–20, 2026 | College Station, Texas

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What to Expect

Come ready for a full weekend of Akaushi education, networking, and celebration, including:

Thursday Evening Event featuring branded beef competition results
Third Annual Stars of Akaushi Member Sale
Featured speakers: Dr. David Anderson, Dr. Andy Herring, Matthew Lee Smith, PhD, and Colin Woodall
Industry tours
Time to connect with American Akaushi Association members from across the U.S.

THURSDAY

Ticketed Kyle Field Event at the Zone Club

June 18

5:30 pm

Doors Open

6:00 pm

Hors D’oeuvres

8:00 pm

Texas Unlimited Brand

Branded Beef Challenge Awards Presentation

7:30 pm

FRIDAY

June 19

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Registration Opens

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Stars of Akaushi Social

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Trade Show Welcome & Reception

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Dinner

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Stars of Akaushi Member Sale

Industry Tours at TAMU Beef Center (must register to attend)

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

SATURDAY

June 20

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration & Silent Auction Open

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Trade Show Open

8:00 am - 8:30 am

Coffee

8:30 am - 8:40 am

Welcome

9:30 am - 10:30 am

General Session 2 — Dr. Jason Smith, Texas A&M

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Lunch & Awards

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

General Session 4 — Colin Woodall, NCBA

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Trade Show Closes & Reception

General Session 1 — Dr. Andy Herring, Texas A&M

8:40 am - 9:30 am

General Session 3 — Dr. David Anderson, Texas A&M

10:45 am - 11:30 am

General Session 5 — American Akaushi Association Board Annoucements & Discussion

1:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Silent Auction Closes, Dinner & Awards Presentation

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Travel & Hotel

Host Hotel: Texas A&M Hotel and Convention Center
Discounted rate: $169/night plus taxes and fees
Room block available June 17–21 and closes May 18.

You can also include a travel note about the Houston IAH to College Station shuttle through Ground Shuttle.

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