2026 Fall Conference and ABI Board of Directors Meeting

Join us on October 1-2, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Oxon Hill, MD, for the ABI Board of Directors Meeting
About this Event

2026 Fall Conference & ABI Board of Directors Meeting

The American Butter Institute (ABI) Fall Conference & Board of Directors Meeting is the only national gathering dedicated to the U.S. butter industry. The conference is open to all ABI members (including Associate Members) and non-members with an interest in the butter industry.

Items about the business of the Board of Directors will be conducted in executive session, as necessary.

Discussion topics will include:

• ABI activities involving the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)
• The USDA-AMS grading program
• Domestic and global butter market outlook
• An update on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform
• Other marketing and regulatory issues affecting the butter industry

Registration Information

Registration Category Fee

ABI Board Member (or Alternate) No Charge

ABI Members (Additional Non-Board Attendees) $450

ABI Associate Members $450

Non-Member Attendees $550

ABI Member Spouse/Guest $150

To register for the meeting, please click the "Tickets" button located in the upper-right corner of this page.

Conference Schedule

Thursday, October 1, 2026

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Registration

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. — General Session

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Reception

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Dinner

Friday, October 2, 2026

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. — Breakfast

12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m. Lunch

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — General Session & Board of Directors Meeting

Meeting Attire: Business Casual

For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact David West, Program Director, at your convenience at [email protected]

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland 20745

Group Rate Deadline: The discounted group rate is available for reservations made by September 9, 2026.

Hotel Reservations: 301-965-4000

Hotel Rates

• Run of House: $307.00 per night
• Executive Suite: $457.00 per night

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Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 18%) in effect at the time of check-out.

Parking

Please note that parking fees are currently:

• Self-Parking: $43.00 per day, plus applicable tax (currently 6%)
• Valet Parking: $67.00 per day, plus applicable tax (currently 6%)

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Resort Services Fee

A $27.00 daily resort services fee, plus applicable tax, will be added to the guest room rate. The fee includes the following amenities and services:

• 24-hour access to the fitness center
• Resort-wide internet access
• Access to the indoor junior Olympic-size pool
• Sunrise yoga
• Complimentary cookie or piece of fruit at the Potomac District Café & Market
• Welcome cocktail for two at Harbor Social

Hotel Check-In & Check-Out

• Check-In: 4:00 p.m.
• Check-Out: 11:00 a.m.

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