World Poultry Congress brings thousands of international delegates to Toronto through Friday
The five-day conference at Metro Toronto Convention Centre runs Monday through Friday, bringing delegates from 50 countries. Expect heavier traffic and transit slowdowns around Front Street.
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The 2026 World Poultry Congress is underway at Toronto's Metro Toronto Convention Centre through Friday, bringing thousands of international delegates to the city. The five-day conference features representatives from around 50 countries attending the premier international event run by the North American Branches of the World's Poultry Science Association.
No road closures are planned, but residents should expect heavier traffic and transit slowdowns on and around Front Street through the week. The event includes daily scientific educational sessions, a poster judging competition, student awards ceremony, youth programming, and a gala Wednesday evening at the Royal Ontario Museum with food, drinks, live music, and exclusive after-hours access to the museum's exhibits. Toronto is hosting the conference for the first time in its 27-year history; the last edition, held in Paris, drew more than 2,500 attendees.
The facts
When does the World Poultry Congress in Toronto run?
The 2026 World Poultry Congress runs from Monday, July 13, 2026 through Friday, July 17, 2026 at Toronto's Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
How many countries are represented at the conference?
Around 50 countries have representatives attending the World Poultry Congress in Toronto.
What's happening at the Royal Ontario Museum during the congress?
The World Poultry Congress is hosting a gala on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Royal Ontario Museum featuring food, drinks, live music, and exclusive after-hours access to the museum's exhibits.
Has Toronto hosted this conference before?
Toronto is hosting the World Poultry Congress for the first time in the event's 27-year history.
