In November 2026 the International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat and Livestock will be held in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, hosted by Marcus Oldham College.

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The event consists of two days of conference with a high level of active engagement followed by an optional day of educational tours in this productive agricultural region. The Summit will provide the latest evidence relating to the major topics of human health and nutrition, and environmental and societal interaction with animal agriculture.

 

With the previous two Summits held in the global north, this Australian event will add to understanding issues facing the global south, the regions that will carry most of the load as global population grows to a projected 10 billion people. This summit will also provide an opportunity for delegates to examine local Australian adaptions in integrated environmental and livestock systems that may benefit other similar geographic regions.

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Nutrition Session

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Following the presentation of the Nourishment Table during the previous Summit in Denver, as a new conceptual framework for dietary guidance based on nutrient density and processing levels, as well as the publication of the latest US dietary guidelines, speakers within this session will explore 1) how foods should be prioritised within dietary models based on their potential to generate satiety and improve metabolic health, and 2) how the specific category of processed animal-sourced foods (in particular processed meats) should be valued based on their merits and risks within such approaches.

 

The International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat and Livestock Summit is an event for an invited delegation. Further information on the 2026 Summit will be provided to invitees in June 2026, and the materials from the Summit will be published in early 2027.