A first of its kind program, the Thermal Processing Workshop takes an in-depth, comprehensive, and interactive approach to all aspects of thermal processing for meat and poultry products. Participants will learn from national and internationally recognized speakers with engineering, food safety, and meat processing backgrounds allowing a full spectrum understanding about the science and art of thermal processing.
Thermal Processing Workshop 2026 InformationTopics Covered
- How do ovens work?
- Smoking – Science and Practice
- How do processes work?
- Developing & Optimizing Thermal Processes
- Achieving Process Lethality
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix A & B
- In-Plant Demonstrations
- Group Activities to develop and optimize cooking processes
- And so much more!
Registration
- Registration is $1450 through 10/27/26
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- Late Registration is $1550
- Registration Closes 11/3/26
The Basic Meat Processing Workshop is held at the state-of-the-art, Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery building on University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus.
1933 Observatory Dr.
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
A room block is reserved for this program at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Madison.
A link to book a room will be shared in your registration confirmation email.
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown
525 W Johnson St.
Madison, WI 53703
A shuttle service will be provided between the DoubleTree Madison Downtown and the MSABD building. If you are not staying at the DoubleTree, you will be responsible for either meeting the shuttle each morning or providing your own transportation.
While using the shuttle service is strongly recommended, if you are providing your own transportation, parking is available next to the MSABD building (Lot 67, 2002 Linden Dr.; Lot 36, 1635 Observatory Dr). Follow this map for more information. Rates are $1/30 min for the first 3 hours and $1/hour thereafter. Maximum rate is $15/day.
Course fee includes course materials & handouts, refreshments, lunches, an evening reception, and local transportation between the Embassy hotel and the MSABD building.
Lodging, parking, and other meals are not included.
Change in Plans?
You may substitute another person at any time prior to November 3. If you need to cancel your registration before November 3, you may receive a refund less a $50.00 processing fee. If you cancel your registration between November 3 and the start of the course, no refund will be issued. If you fail to cancel, no refund will be issued.
If you have questions regarding registration or otherwise,
Please contact Ky Peters at kpeters26@wisc.edu