As global poultry meat production approaches 150 million tonnes, Türkiye recorded 2.85 million tonnes of production and approximately 550,000 tonnes of exports in 2025. Playing a vital role in meeting the world’s growing demand for protein, the poultry meat industry is entering a new era of transformation driven by efficient and precision production technologies. This transformation will be at the heart of the 8th International Poultry Meat Congress (IPMC 2027), taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, on 14–18 April 2027.
Organized biennially since 2011 by the Turkish Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders Association (BESD-BİR), the International Poultry Meat Congress is preparing for its eighth edition.
Taking place at the Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek Hotel in Antalya on 14–18 April 2027, IPMC 2027 will bring together scientists, industry representatives and technology experts from around the world under the vision “Next-Gen Poultry: Towards 2030” and the scientific theme “Efficient and Precision Poultry Production.”
A growing international scientific gathering since 2011
First held in 2011, the International Poultry Meat Congress has evolved into an international platform that strengthens knowledge exchange and collaboration between the scientific community and the poultry industry.
The 7th International Poultry Meat Congress, held in 2025, welcomed 900 participants from 33 countries. Bringing together international expertise to address scientific and technological developments, industry challenges and potential solutions, the congress further strengthened its position as a key meeting point for the global poultry sector.
Building on this experience, IPMC 2027 will focus on the developments and innovations shaping the future of poultry meat production.
Poultry meat takes a leading role in meeting global protein demand
Global population growth and rising demand for animal protein are reinforcing the importance of poultry meat in the global food system.
According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034, global poultry meat consumption is projected to reach approximately 173 million tonnes by 2034, accounting for 62% of the additional growth in meat consumption over the coming decade.
With its short production cycle, high feed conversion efficiency and relative affordability, poultry meat is well positioned to help meet the world’s growing protein needs.
In Türkiye, the poultry meat industry produced 2,848,528 tonnes and exported 547,574 tonnes in 2025, making a significant contribution to both domestic food supply and international food trade.
A new era for the poultry meat industry: efficient and precision production
Growing protein demand, climate change, the need for efficient resource utilization and rising production costs are making productivity and technological transformation more important than ever for the poultry meat industry.
The scientific theme of IPMC 2027, “Efficient and Precision Poultry Production,” addresses this transformation.
The congress will explore the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, digital monitoring systems, automation and data analytics across poultry production.
Key areas of discussion will include optimizing feed, water and energy consumption; monitoring animal health and welfare; enabling early disease detection; and reducing production losses through innovative technologies and data-driven approaches.
By connecting scientific advances with practical industry applications, IPMC 2027 will provide an international platform for discussing solutions that support more efficient, resilient and sustainable poultry meat production.
IPMC 2027 invites scientists, industry professionals and stakeholders from around the world to gather in Antalya on 14–18 April 2027 to exchange knowledge, explore innovations and help shape the future of the poultry meat industry.
For more information: https://poultrymeatcongress.com/
IPMC 2027 – 8th International Poultry Meat Congress
Date: 14–18 April 2027
Venue: Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek, Antalya, Türkiye
Scientific Theme: Efficient and Precision Poultry Production
Vision: Next-Gen Poultry: Towards 2030
