Semex International Dairy Conference 2018 'Countdown to a New Dawn'
Prepare to “Countdown to a New Dawn” at the 2018 Semex Dairy Conference
At the end of March 2019 the UK will formally exit the EU, although the extent of the transition period is still subject to political uncertainty. Regardless of that, though, farming is facing significant change, with dairying set to go through its biggest period of change since deregulation!
What might the future of the industry be, therefore? Where lie the opportunities and threats? How can we ensure we thrive and prosper? How are processors and other farmers positioning themselves or responding to the new challenges ahead? So many questions!
As befits the industry’s leading dairy conference, and one that has been at the forefront of change for over a quarter of a century, some of the pointers – if not all the answers! – will be aired at the 28th Semex Dairy conference. It adopts the theme “Countdown to a New Dawn” as its conference theme.
The top line-up of internationally renowned speakers and business leaders include:
· TOM TYNAN Member of Cabinet of Commissioner Hogan’s Office, European Commission;
· DOMINIC BROWN Business Unit Director Dairy, Kantar Worldpanel;
· DR JUDITH BRYANS Chief Executive, Dairy UK;
· DR JUDE CAPPER Livestock Sustainability Consultant;
· ROB HUTCHISON Agriculture Director at Müller UK & Ireland Group;
· GAIL SOUTAR NFU Chief Advisor on Brexit and international trade;
· ROBIN SUNDARAM Milk Buyer & Sustainable Sourcing Lead, Nestlé;
· PROFESSOR PATRICK WALL Professor of Public Health, UCD;
· HEFIN RICHARDS Independent Ruminant Nutritionist;
· SIMON BUGLER Gold Cup Winner, Dairy Farmer from Dorset;
· DR DAVID BLACK Managing Director Paragon Veterinary Group;
· PAUL KRUEGER Vice President, USA Sales & Global Marketing, Semex;
· BRAD SAYLES Vice President, Product Development & Genetic Solutions, Semex.
Keeping everything in order will be conference chair and well-known industry consultant Heather Wildman.
The conference will be held between the 14th and 16th January 2018, in the stylish Radisson Blu Hotel in the heart of Glasgow. As ever, in addition to the technical and educational aspects of the conference, it will also have the unrivalled mix of business and pleasure that the conference has become famous for, with the renowned Burns Supper being held on the Monday evening.
“This is fantastically diverse and global line-up of expertise, all with varied experience and a different perspective on the sector,” says Michael Dennison, Semex’ UK manager. “They will all contribute to giving a global view and a possible post Brexit future and we look forward to welcoming them and our guests to Glasgow in January.”
For more information and to book call Leanne Garden on 0800 868890 or email leanne@semex.co.uk
