The 27th edition of World Poultry Congress (WPC) 2026 organised by the World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada, from July 13–17, 2026 was recognised as the world’s premier gathering for poultry science and technology, WPC 2026 had brought together a good delegates comprising poultry scientists, researchers, academicians, veterinarians, industry leaders, production specialists, policymakers, and students from more than 85 countries. The congress served as an exceptional platform for exchanging knowledge, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and strengthening international collaborations that will shape the future of the poultry industry.
The scientific and technical program covered a wide spectrum of critical topics including genetics and breeding, poultry nutrition, health and disease prevention, animal welfare, sustainability, precision production technologies, processing innovations and global food security. At a time when the poultry sector is addressing evolving challenges related to disease management, climate resilience, sustainability and feeding a growing global population, forums like WPC continue to play a pivotal role in driving science-based solutions and technological advancement.
Held once every four years under the auspices of the World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA), the World Poultry Congress remains one of the most influential international platforms dedicated to advancing poultry science and industry worldwide.
The success of WPC 2026 was made possible through the support of leading global organizations, including Elanco and Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health as Platinum Sponsors, Merck Animal Health and Zoetis as Gold Sponsors, Anitox, Evonik, Novus International, Inc, Huvepharma; Trouw Nutrition, Novonesis Animal Health and Nutrition, Nor-Feed, Insighter Biotechnology, JBT Marel, Adisseo, Jefo Biotechnology, Olmix Biotechnology Research and Vtagro as Bronze Sponsors and was supported by Jamesway, Hendrix Genetics Layers, Egg Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, Alternative Design Manufacturing and Suply, Inc., Allix3, US-RSPE, JRS Livestock Applications and Hy-line International. WPC-2016 was further supported by esteemed media partners including Canadian Poultry Magazine, WATT Poultry, Agri Insight, Poultry Creations, Gulf Poultry, Modern Poultry, and aviNews International.
The exhibitors displayed their promotional material in Exhibit Hall and the seminars / presentations were in various session rooms. The poster and oral presentation sessions represented the cutting edge of global poultry research. Forty plus speakers from six continents, hundreds of abstracts across every major area of poultry science. During World Poultry Congress 2026, it was my privilege to meet distinguished poultry leaders, scientists, researchers, innovators and industry colleagues from around the world and explored new opportunities for collaboration that will contribute to the sustainable growth and future of the global poultry sector.
My sincere congratulations to the World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA), the organising committee, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who worked tirelessly to make WPC 2026 an outstanding success.As one memorable chapter comes to an end, we now look forward to the 28th World Poultry Congress, which will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from July 21–25, 2030.
