After years of connecting virtually and exploring the world together through regional experiences, Alltech is excited to bring the ONE Conference back home to Lexington on May 18–20, 2026. With the theme “Together, bright becomes brilliant,” ONE 2026 will feature inspiring keynote speakers, dynamic tracks and workshops, and leading-edge insights from global leaders across agriculture, business, technology and sustainability.
“Over the last 40 years, Alltech has created a truly unique event, the only one of its kind, which many hail as the premier international agri-food event,” Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, said in a release. “ONE 2026 will again congregate thought and action leaders, scientists, food producers, entrepreneurs and storytellers in a spirit of open collaboration to explore what’s next for our industry — and our planet.”
Alltech’s goal is to gather global thought leaders and innovators for an immersive exploration of the bold ideas shaping the future of agri-food.
“This event has brought tens of thousands of business leaders to the Bluegrass from almost 100 different countries over the years,” Lyons says. “The connections and conversations they have had here have led to new innovations, business ventures and the creation of a community that spans the globe. So many are making their plans to join us in 2026, and the buzz is already building.”
In 1985, Alltech held its first iteration of the conference in Lexington, welcoming guests from around the world to engage with experts on trending topics in agriculture. Since then, ONE has become a catalyst for inspiration, innovation and collaboration across the agriculture industry and beyond, the company says.
The conference was held in Lexington until 2023, when Alltech took the ideas and inspiration of ONE on the road to six countries and four continents as the Alltech ONE World Tour.
“I look forward to welcoming you to our hometown — to walk the halls of Rupp Arena with old friends and new allies, and to spark the ideas that will shape our shared future,” Lyons says. “There’s no place like home.”
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