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National Bison Association Winter Conference
January 22 @ 8:00 am - January 25 @ 5:00 pm
Pearl of the Prairie
About the Conference
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.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED – SOLD OUT!
Schedule
Click here to view the schedule for the National Bison Association 30th Anniversary Winter Conference: Bison, Pearl of the Prairie.
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 2025 Winter Conference offers actionable insights from world-class experts, on-the-ground perspectives from bison stewards and valuable networking opportunities. Join us as we celebrate three decades of collaboration!
Lodging and Travel
The 2025 Winter Conference will be held at the Omni Interlocken, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, CO. The hotel room block has sold out.
The Omni Interlocken Hotel is located about 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.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Support of the National Bison Association Winter Conference allows organizations to reach over 600 in-person attendees and 5,000+ bison stewards through event communications. Exhibit spaces are sold out. Other sponsorship opportunities are still available. Email info@bisoncentral.com for more information for customized sponsorship packages.
Contests & Events
There are many ways to participate in the Winter Conference!
Gold Trophy Show and Sale: The Gold Trophy Show and Sale (GTSS) will be held January 24-25, 2025 in conjunction with the Winter Conference, with approximately 100 bison from across North America to be showcased and auctioned off at the National Western Stock Show in Denver on January 25th. This is North America’s premier breeding stock show. Consignments are closed; all classes are full.
Poster Session: Research findings and ideas will be presented at the National Bison Association Winter Conference Poster Session on January 23, 2025. This is an opportunity for participants to introduce their research to bison practitioners, stewards, and researchers from across the world, learn about other exciting research, and gain feedback from bison experts. The submission period for the poster session is closed; all participants have been selected.
Recipe Contest: This year’s theme is “Bison: South of the Border.” We are looking for tasty recipes, with your personal touch, that inspire cooking with bison. While conference attendance is not required, it is certainly encouraged. Cash prizes for the top three recipes! The submission period for recipes has closed.
Photography Contest: This contest features photographers from across the world whose bison images inform, inspire and celebrate. While conference attendance is not required, it is certainly encouraged. The submission period for photography submissions has closed.
Junior Judging Contest: The Larry Higgins Bison Junior Judging Contest will be held Friday, January 24, 2025 at the National Western Stock Show bison yards in conjunction with the Gold Trophy Show and Sale. This event is for youth 8-21 years of age and offers individual and team judging opportunities. Click here to register!
Contact Us
For more information or questions please contact: info@bisoncentral.com or call 303-292-2833