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Schedule of Events

The Angus Convention is packed with activities for cattle producers to connect, collaborate and celebrate. This is a tentative schedule for the weekend. Please be sure to check back for updated times and locations.

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Date & Time

Event

Location

Friday, November 13, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Open
Prefunction Area
1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Industry Showcase
Prefunction Area
1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Angus Experience
Prefunction Area
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Opening Session
Commonwealth Ballroom
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Prefunction Area
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Buses to Churchill Downs
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Angus Foundation Reception at Churchill Downs (ticketed event)
Churchill Downs

Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Prefunction Area
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Genetic Symposium sponsored by AngusGS
Commonwealth Ballroom
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Industry Showcase
Prefunction Area
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Angus Experience
Prefunction Area
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Miss American Angus Speeches
Commonwealth Ballroom
10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Angus University Sessions 1 & 2
Olmsted Rooms
10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Learning Lounges
Hikes Point & Crescent Hill
12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch
Commonwealth Ballroom
12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Past Board of Directors Lunch
TBD
1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Angus University Sessions 3 & 4
Olmsted Rooms
1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Learning Lounges
Hikes Point & Crescent Hill
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Candidate Forum
Commonwealth Ballroom
6:00 p.m.
Awards Dinner Social (ticketed event)
Commonwealth Ballroom
6:45 p.m.
Awards Dinner (ticketed event)
Commonwealth Ballroom

Sunday, November 15

8:00 a.m.
NAILE Junior Angus Show
Kentucky Expo Center
9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Registration Opens
Prefunction Area
9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Angus Experience & Shop Angus Stores
Prefunction Area
9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Industry Showcase
Prefunction Area
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
State Leadership Summit (invite only)
Olmsted Room
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Auxiliary Annual Meeting
Olmsted 4
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
State Caucuses
Olmsted 1-7
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saddle and Sirloin Banquet (invite only)
Kentucky Expo Center
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Candidate Reception
Prefunction Area

Monday, November 16, 2026

6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Open
Prefunction Area
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Auxiliary Breakfast (ticketed event)
Olmstead 4
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Closing Session
Commonwealth Ballroom
9:30 a.m.
Data Driven Herd Recognition
Commonwealth Ballroom
9:30 a.m.
Grand Prize Giveaway Drawing
Commonwealth Ballroom
10:15 a.m.
143rd Convention of Delegates
Commonwealth Ballroom
1:00 p.m. (Following Limousin show)
NAILE Open Angus PGS Show
Kentucky Expo Center

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

8:00 a.m.
NAILE Super ROV Angus Show
Kentucky Expo Center

Connecting Events

This year’s location in downtown Louisville allows for connection to transpire beyond the conference rooms of the hotel. The convention schedule has been adjusted to weave together educational sessions, networking and Association business with Angus events at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). Convention attendees will have the opportunity to watch the Junior Angus Show on Sunday, Nov. 15, and can opt to stay for the Super ROV Angus Show on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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A class of black Angus heifers entering the ring at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville, Kentucky.
Angus University

Education is a pillar of the Angus Convention experience. Expand your knowledge, find solutions and get inspired with Angus University sessions. 

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Awards Dinner

Celebrate the achievements of fellow members and industry partners with the presentation of awards including: Angus Heritage, Roll of Victory and Sire of the Year.

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Convention of Delegates

Directing the future of the Angus breed; join us for the Annual Meeting and the election of new board members.

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Friday, Nov. 13 | 6 p.m.

Angus Foundation Reception at Churchill Downs

Join us at Churchill Downs for an enjoyable evening celebrating our Angus legacy and supporting the Angus Foundation.

Connect with fellow breeders, donors, and industry leaders as we come together to recognize our impact and raise support for the Foundation's mission of investing in education, youth and research to advance the future of the Angus breed.

Everyone is invited to be part of this memorable event and help make a lasting impact.

This is a ticketed event that will sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased during registration. Shuttle transportation will be available to and from the venue.

A photo of the horse statue standing outside of Churchill Downs entryway.

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A group of breeders stand and chat.

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Along with education and business, Angus Convention is also packed full of opportunities to connect and engage with fellow producers.

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