WHEN
MAY 2-3
2025
WHERE
BISMARCK
HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
SPEAKERS
PRODUCT SHOW
TRADE SHOW BANQUET
ANNUAL MEETING
BAGS TOURNAMENT
ABOUT CONVENTION
Attention meat processors, grocery store owners, educators, ranchers, students and meat lovers! We’re excited to announce our 2025 convention will be held May 2-3, 2025 in Bismarck, ND. We’re extending this year’s conference invitations to any and all people who love meat and want to support the industry across our great state.
This year we will have keynote speakers, a product show, a bags tournament, a banquet, plant tour, and more. We will be stacking this two-day event with helpful and entertaining opportunities. Sign up today!
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 18TH.
SPEAKER LINEUP
We’ve got a solid speaker lineup that includes industry leaders across the state and country who will cover many of the issues facing small and medium sized meat processors today. Read their bios at the link below.
About the venue
The convention will be held at the Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center. We have a block of rooms available to book starting Thursday, May 1st. Reservations may be made directly with the hotel at 701-660-8063.
SCHEDULE
Day 1: May 2
8am-12:30PM
VENDOR TRADESHOW SETUP
Suppliers with a booth are allowed to set up starting at 8am. Location TBD.
8:00am – 9:00AM
REGISTRATION
Check in at registration to receive your badge and get your materials for convention. Plant members will also submit your product for the product show here.
9:00am – 9:15AM
WELCOME
Gather as a group to hear from the NDAMP Board.
9:15am – 12:00PM
SPEAKER SESSION
Hear from the American Association of Meat Processors and other speakers.
12:00 – 1:00PM
LUNCH
Toasted Wraps and sides available for those who signed up for lunch while registering.
1:00 – 3:00PM
VENDOR TRADESHOW
Connect with suppliers and see their exhibitions at the tradeshow.
3:00 – 6:00PM
PLANT TOURS
Tours available for those who signed up during registration. We will visit a market and a packing plant. Transportation details to come!
6:00PM
LAUGHING SUN AXE THROWING AND FOOD
Join the board for dinner, drinks and a good time at Laughing Sun.
Day 2: May 3
9:00 – 9:30AM
REGISTRATION
Check in at registration if you’re only attending the second day of convention.
9:30AM – 12:00PM
SPEAKER SESSION
Hear from our last speakers of convention. Product show Judges will be judging submissions during the speaker.
12:00 -1:30PM
LUNCH/ANNUAL MEETING
All Plant and Supplier Members are invited to attend the annual meeting. The Wagon Train Buffet also available for those who signed up while registering.
1:30 – 4:00PM
VENDOR TRADESHOW
Connect with suppliers and see their exhibitions at the tradeshow.
4:00 – 5:00pm
BREAK
5:00 – 7:00PM
BANQUET
Attend the banquet for a delicious meal and to see the annual awards, scholarship awardee, auction for the scholarship fundraiser grand champion, and announcing the new board
7:00pm
FUNDRAISER BAG TOURNEY
Compete in the annual NDAMP bag tourney to raise funds for the scholarship program!
Thank you to our bag tourney sponsors!
MAY 2
DAY 1
MAY 3
DAY 2
8:00AM - 12:30PM
9:00 - 9:30AM
Additional Vendor TRADESHOW Setup Time
Suppliers with a booth are allowed to set up starting at 8am on Friday morning.
We are offering EARLY SETUP for any of you coming in on THURSDAY afternoon (specific times TBD). This will allow you to visit with our members during the 8am registration time on Friday.
Registration
Check in at registration if you’re only attending the second day of convention.
8:00 - 9:00AM
9:30am -12:00pm
Registration
Check in at registration table to receive your badge and get your materials for convention. Plant members will also submit your product for the product show here.
speaker SESSION
Hear from our last speakers of convention. Product show Judges will be judging submissions during the speaker.
9:00 - 9:15AM
12:00 - 1:30PM
welcome
Gather as a group to hear from the NDAMP Board.
lunch & Annual Meeting
All Plant and Supplier Members are invited to attend the annual meeting. The Wagon Train Buffet also available for those who signed up while registering.
9:15AM - 12:00pm
1:30pm - 4:00pm
speaker SESSION
VENDOR TRADESHOW
Connect with suppliers and see their exhibitions at the tradeshow.
12:00-1:00Pm
4:00-5:00pm
lunch break
Toasted Wraps and sides available for those who signed up for lunch while registering.
BREAK
1:00-3:00Pm
5:00 - 7:00pm
VENDOR TRADESHOW
Connect with suppliers and see their exhibitions at the tradeshow.
BANQUET
Attend the banquet for a delicious meal and to see the annual awards, scholarship awardee, auction for the scholarship fundraiser grand champion, and announce the new board.
3:00-6:00Pm
7:00pm
PLANT TOURS
Tours available for those who signed up during registration. We will be visiting John’s Meat Market and M&W Beef Packers Inc. Transportation details to come!
FUNDRAISER BAG TOURNEY
Compete in the annual NDAMP bag tourney to raise funds for the scholarship program!
THANK YOU TO OUR BAG TOURNEY SPONSORS!
6:00Pm
END OF CONFERENCE
LAUGHING SUN AXE THROWING AND FOOD
Join the board for dinner, drinks and a good time at Laughing Sun Brewery.
THANKS FOR ATTENDING!
PRODUCT SHOW
All Plant Members are welcome to participate in the product show with be recognized at the banquet.
TRADESHOW
All Supplier Members are welcome to participate in the tradeshow with the opportunity to set up a booth and showcase your products to everyone at the convention. Most sponsorship levels include a booth in their sponsorship benefits. Learn more about sponsorship at the button below.
CONVENTION GIVEAWAY
Each plant to register for convention will be entered into a drawing to win a VC999 Packaging Systems (Model: CM1013).*
*RULES: Must be a member in good standing with North Dakota Association of Meat Processors. One entry per registration for the 2025 NDAMP Convention. Must be present to win. Winner to be announced at the 2025 NDAMP members annual meeting.
Conference sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! Click on the button below to learn about the perks of sponsorship.
PLATINUM
PRIME RIB
GOLD
T-bone STEAK
SILVER
SIRLOIN STEAK
BRONZE
ROUND STEAK
SPEAKER LINEUP-COMING SOON
Nathan Kroh, North Dakota Department of Agriculture
I have been working with the ND Department of Agriculture for 11 years as the information coordinator for the ND Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. I help new start-up plants understand the basic regulatory requirements, and assist established plants transition into official inspection. In addition to meat inspection outreach, I also oversee the dairy inspection program and perform inspections that allow ND dairy products into interstate commerce.
Representatives from IMPACT Dakota
Introduction to the TOP 10 Lean Tools! Generate ideas and solve real business problems. Importance of continuous improvement mentality. Identifying time wastes and putting them in the rearview mirror. Looking at the top ten wastes and giving brief examples of ways to capture them and making improvements. It starts with targeting the ones that are easy to see; evolves into building it into your culture of problem solvers.
Robert Maddock, AMSA & The Meat Locker
The federal government has made investments in small meat processing via several grant, loan, and technical assistance programs. Although most of the grant programs are closed, there are still other sources of assistance available. Robert Maddock, with the American Meat Science Association will discuss how to find and apply for grants, loans, and technical assistance.
