AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

LEAD Conference

The 2026 LEAD Conference will take place in Orlando, Florida, July 28-31, 2026. This conference offers team building, leadership and character development as well as fostering new and old friendships between members.

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The LEAD Conference offers a dynamic schedule filled with educational tours and industry-focused learning opportunities. Junior members will have the chance to connect with over 100 Angus juniors from across the country. This conference allows participants to explore diverse regions, experience agriculture from new perspectives and see Angus cattle in unique environments across different parts of the country.

This year's LEAD conference takes place in Orlando, Florida, July 28-31, 2026. Cost of attendance is $250.

Early Registration Deadline: June 1 
Late Registration Deadline: June 15 

Event Location:

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, FL

Event Dates: July 28-31, 2026

Early Registration Deadline: June 01, 2026

Late Registration Deadline: June 15, 2026

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Date & Time

Event

Location

Tuesday, July 28

Registration
Speaker
Angus Foundation - Thank You's
Dinner
JB Skit
Ice Breakers
Rules/Expectations

Wednesday, July 29

Breakfast at hotel
Kempfer Cattle Company
Deseret Ranches
Southern Hill
Dinner and Comedian at the hotel
Sweet Treats

Thursday, July 30

Breakfast at hotel
Angus Impact
Disney Springs
Bear Hill Cattle Company
Dance

Friday, July 31

Breakfast at hotel
Workshop Session 1
Break
Workshop Session 2
Keynote - Megan Cantrell - University of Florida
Wrap Up/ Slideshow / Survey
Departures

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