About the Convention

Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show
August 10-12, 2021
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, TN

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Join us for #CattleCon21 in Nashville, TN! 

#CattleCon21 is THE event for anyone in the cattle business! The Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is agriculture’s premier event where the industry comes together to get down to business for the cattle industry. The 2021 event will be one of the largest on record and will be something that you can’t afford to miss. Over 9,000 cattlemen and women will gather in for 3.5 days of education, fellowship, networking, business and a whole lot of fun! This event is for YOU!  

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There's something for everyone #CattleCon21!
Apply for Convention Scholarships and attend the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show for free! Scholarships are for farmers and ranchers just like you, YES - YOU! Enter into NCBA's 7th Annual National Anthem Contest, and sing the National Anthem on stage at Convention! Are you a student? #CattleCon21 internships provide networking opportunities in the Cattle Industry that you won't find anywhere else.  Maybe you're a beef advocate and want to help promote the event? Apply to be a Marketing Ambassador! Get involved today!

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2021 Events & Meetings

To have some fun:

Opening General Session: Tuesday, August 10

General Session II: Wednesday, August 11

Wednesday Night Event: Wednesday, August 11 

Closing General Session: Thursday, August 12 

Thursday Night Event: Thursday, August 12

Thursday Night After-Party: Thursday August 12

To build policy for the industry:
Convention attendees are invited, and encouraged, to attend these important meetings. Discuss the issues that directly affect your operation and will give attendees the opportunity to network with other producers working within the committees. Please view the schedule for detailed information.

2020 Events

2021 NCBA Trade Show

BRING YOUR WALKIN’ BOOTS!

7.7 Acres of the latest and greatest for the cattle business is what you’re going to find at the NCBA Trade Show in Nashville. Whether you’re looking for new equipment, a new truck to fencing supplies, to the latest in technology or pharmaceuticals and ear tags and feed supplements and so much more! You can find it all (and then some) here. All under one roof. The NCBA Trade Show is your solution center. The NCBA Trade Show is more than just a trade show it’s an event! You’ll have the opportunity to see live cattle handling demonstrations as well as horse health sessions located right on the trade show floor. Attend classroom style education sessions in our learning lounge.  It’s not only educational, it’s fun! You will enjoy a reception and entertainment every day.

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Cattlemen's College Education

CONNECT. LEARN. INNOVATE.

For over 25 years NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College has brought thought-provoking, stimulating sessions that can help generate high returns for your operation.  Do you want to learn how to improve your business, build a better herd or maintain a healthy herd that you already have? These are just some of the cutting-edge topics  from industry leaders that will be discussed at this spectacular event. Register for Cattlemen's College to find out why year after year this is the #1 resource for education and profit-building advice! 

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So, why should you attend?

• You have a stake in the future industry.
• It is one of the best investments you can make in your operation!
• To have your voice heard in the decisions that will shape your industry.
• To discover new products and services at the NCBA Trade Show.
• Convention is the place to form new business relationships by providing the networking opportunities for fellow producers.
• To help establish checkoff and policy priorities for the coming year.
• Take a well-deserved vacation.

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