We are thrilled to announce that the 8th International Poultry Meat Congress (UBEK-8), which we traditionally organize every two years, will be held between April 14-18, 2027, at the Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek Hotel in Antalya. As BESD-BİR, we would like to express our gratitude for the interest and support you have shown since 2011 for the congress, which we have collectively turned into a prominent international brand.

The 7th International Poultry Meat Congress (UBEK-7) achieved significant success with 900 participants from 33 countries. We focused on “efficient production” at the previous congress where distinguished scientists and sector experts shared invaluable information by discussing scientific and technological developments alongside risks and potential solutions. We believe that sharing knowledge, innovation, and experience among stakeholders is essential for sustainable growth and high-quality production, and the congress fulfills a vital mission in this regard.

With a global production of 152 million tons (FAO, 2026), poultry meat holds the largest share in the global meat supply. The Turkish poultry sector also makes a major contribution to national and global food security with 2.85 million tons of production and 550,000 tons of exports (2025). However, challenges such as the increasing world population, global warming, environmental pollution, pandemics, crises stemming from regional wars, waste, and unequal income distribution present serious obstacles to safe food production and access.

In an era where we have stepped into a new age driven by precision poultry production and artificial intelligence, the ability of the poultry sector to overcome these challenges depends on its preparedness for this new period. It has become more critical than ever to closely monitor these developments, discuss innovations, and adapt together to the digital information age. So, we are organizing the 8th congress under the theme of “Efficient and Precision Production”.

BESD-BİR and the Organizing Committee look forward to welcoming you all, our esteemed friends, to Antalya in the spring of 2027 for UBEK-8 to take collective steps toward the advancement of the poultry sector. We extend our deepest gratitude in advance to everyone who will contribute to and participate in the congress.

We wish you good health and success with the most sincere feelings.