Events

Outlook 2026

The must-attend event of the year for the apple industry!

Date

August 19-21

Location

Chicago, IL

Connect and collaborate with leaders from every area of the apple industry, including production, packing, processing, sales, marketing and new product development. In addition, the program will showcase diverse speakers and topics, growers and apple business leaders from all over the world and the always anticipated crop forecast.

Wednesday, August 19
Arrival to Chicago
Business Meetings
5:30pm | Welcome Reception (separate ticket required)

Thursday, August 20
9am | Registration Opens
12 pm | Welcome Lunch
12:30 – 4:30pm | General Session 1
4:30 – 5:00pm | U.S. Regional Apple Crop Discussions & District Director Elections
5 – 6pm | Happy Hour

Friday, August 21
8am | Breakfast
8:30am | USApple Annual Business Meeting
9am – 12pm | General Session II

Registration will launch on May 1. Check back for more details.

Member | Early Bird = $850 (register before June 1)
Non Member | Early Bird = $1150 (register before June 1)

The Ritz-Carlton
160 E Pearson St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Discounted Group Rate: $309/night

Please contact Beth Sheahan at bsheahan@thewymancompany.com for more information.

SPEAKERS

Shawn Peery

National Vice President of Produce

Albertsons

Chris Gerlach

Vice President, Insights and Analytics

U.S. Apple Association

More to Come…

Shawn Peery

National Vice President of Produce

Albertsons

Chris Gerlach

Vice President, Insights and Analytics

U.S. Apple Association

More to Come…