CattleCon 2026, to be held in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 3-5, will feature keynote speakers two-time Daytona 500 and NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. and bestselling author Jon Acuff.

A third-generation racer in a family forever connected to American motorsports, Earnhardt Jr.’s innate ability and intrinsic instincts behind the wheel have propelled him to 50 victories and two championships in NASCAR’s top two national touring series. His common-sense charisma and down-to-earth disposition have catapulted his popularity beyond the race track, resulting in a record 15 consecutive NASCAR Most Popular Driver awards. Additionally, he is involved in a variety of businesses and is active in charities and nonprofit organizations.

Acuff is also joining the CattleCon 2026 lineup. Published in dozens of languages, his work is critically acclaimed by readers. When he's not writing, Acuff can be found on a stage, as one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He's spoken to thousands of people at conferences, colleges and companies around the world.

CattleCon 2026 will be in a new location in the heart of downtown Nashville. Getting to Nashville is made easier with discounted flights on United, early bird rates and a registration payment plan. Cattle producers attending CattleCon 2026 are also eligible to apply for the Rancher Resilience Grant, which provides reimbursement for registration and up to three nights hotel.

CattleCon 2026 registration and housing open Aug. 20, 2025.

Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association