{"id":44109,"global_id":"nationalbison.org?id=44109","global_id_lineage":["nationalbison.org?id=44109"],"author":"1","status":"publish","date":"2025-01-11 13:10:52","date_utc":"2025-01-11 20:10:52","modified":"2026-01-07 14:52:57","modified_utc":"2026-01-07 21:52:57","url":"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/event\/national-bison-association-winter-conference\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/44109","title":"National Bison Association Winter Conference","description":"<h2>National Bison Association Winter Conference<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About the Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Winter Conference is the largest bison get-together of the year for bison stewards. It is a meeting place bringing together farmers, ranchers, processors, marketers, conservationists, academia, and the public sector to learn from expert speakers, share challenges and successes, and forge and strengthen partnerships which help all of us restore, sustain, and grow the bison we love.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration has closed. See you soon at the conference!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2026-WC-Short-Agenda.docx-1-2.pdf\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to view the agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Thirty years ago, the first National Bison Association Conference was held, celebrating the heritage, understanding the needs, and planning for a sustainable future. Since then, bison herds have swelled to over 400,000 across North America! Now, more than ever, cooperation between all bison stewards is essential to supporting continued herd health, growth, and establishment. The 2026 Winter Conference offers actionable insights from world-class experts, on-the-ground perspectives from bison stewards and valuable networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lodging and Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Winter Conference will be held at the Omni Interlocken, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, CO. The room block has closed.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"plp-faq-answer\">The Omni Interlocken Hotel is located a<\/span>bout 1.9 miles (6 minutes) from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and 28 miles (30 minutes) from The Denver International Airport (DEN). It offers complimentary self-parking for guests, including generous parking for livestock trailers. There is not shuttle service offered currently by the hotel, but there will be free bussing to and from the Omni to National Western Stock Show Friday and Saturday of the conference for all conference attendees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Competitions &amp; Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Poster Session:<\/strong> Bison researchers <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">are invited to present findings and ideas at the National Bison Association Winter Conference. This is an opportunity to introduce research to bison practitioners, stewards, and researchers from across the world, learn about other exciting research, and gain feedback from bison experts. The window for submissions has closed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Photography Contest:\u00a0<\/strong>This contest features photographers from across the world whose bison images inform, inspire and celebrate. <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">While conference attendance is not required, it is certainly encouraged. The window for submissions has closed. Awards will be announced at the Winter Conference.\u00a0<\/span>Cash prizes for the top four photos in adult and youth categories!<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Attendee Breakfast:\u00a0<\/strong>Are you new to the bison community or attending the Winter Conference for the first time? Join us for a warm, welcoming breakfast designed just for you. This special event is your chance to connect with fellow first-time attendees and bison stewards, meet key leaders and organizations shaping the industry, enjoy a hearty breakfast before the day\u2019s sessions begin.<br \/>\nPlease <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdJjXfY5IhNATevuVKLcy05d0mBnpJj-iOtZ5Pcw73sfLPquw\/viewform?usp=header\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to RSVP.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Junior Judging: <\/strong><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The Larry Higgins Bison Junior Judging Contest will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9AM at the National Western Stock Show bison yards. This event is hosted by the National Bison Association and Rocky Mountain Bison Association, and held in conjunction with the Gold Trophy Show and Sale in Denver, Colorado. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/25-WC-Junior-Judging-Contest.pdf\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Gold Trophy Show and Sale: <\/strong><\/strong>The Gold Trophy Show and Sale will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10am MST at the National Western Stock Show. Animals will be available for preview at the National Western Stock Show Stockyards Event Center sale pens on Friday, January 23, in the afternoon and on Saturday, January 24, until 9:30 am.In-person bidders will register on site in the Sale Office at the Wagner Equipment Auction Arena located in the Stockyard Event Center. To register for online bidding, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cci.live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cci.live\/<\/a>. The window for submissions has closed.\n<div class=\"auction-preview-text\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sponsors &amp; Exhibitors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The trade show at the Winter Conference is one of the many highlights for attendees, with artisans, livestock management tools, educational resources and more made available by our vendors. <b>Booth space for our conference is sold out.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Support of the National Bison Association Winter Conference allows organizations to reach over\u00a0<strong>600 in-person attendees\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>5,000+ bison stewards<\/strong> through event communications.\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ala-Carte-Sponsorship-Options-8.pdf\">CLICK HERE<\/a> <\/strong>to see other sponsorship opportunities. Email <a href=\"mailto:info@nationalbison.org\">info@nationalbison.org<\/a> for more information for customized sponsorship packages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flexrowlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ala-Carte-Sponsorship-Options-8.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-124667 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-1-232x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-1-1186x1536.png 1186w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-1-541x700.png 541w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-1-600x777.png 600w, 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https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-1.png 1483w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ala-Carte-Sponsorship-Options-8.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-124665 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-232x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-1186x1536.png 1186w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-541x700.png 541w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3-600x777.png 600w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3.png 1483w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ala-Carte-Sponsorship-Options-8.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-124664 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-232x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-1186x1536.png 1186w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-541x700.png 541w, https:\/\/nationalbison.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-600x777.png 600w, 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