The Semex International Dairy Conference 2025
Bringing the industry together at the 2025 Semex International Dairy Conference
It’s “As One Together” at the 2025 Semex International Dairy Conference, which will be held between the 12th and 14th January 2025, at its usual home of The Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow., Scotland
Chairperson for the event is Minette Batters, Baroness Batters, British farmer, former NFU President and Member of The House of Lords. Minette will manage the proceedings and keep the impressive line-up of speakers on their toes, ensuring they come together to inspire, inform, challenge and entertain.
The speakers, from end to end of the food supply chain, will share their experience, views, plans and outlook for the future of UK dairying.
Speakers include:
From the farm and parlour ‘coal face’ of practical production:
JEREMY BERGEN, US dairy farmer from New York State;
KEITH GUE, UK dairy farmer, West Sussex;
ED TOWERS, UK dairy farmer from Lancaster.
On the market and trade
MICHAEL MASTERS, Barbers Cheesemakers;
CHRIS WALKLAND, Journalist, Commentator and Market Analyst
Tackling the challenges:
SARAH TOMLINSON, Lead Veterinary Science Expert, AHDB;
HELEN DENT, Kite Consulting
STUART ROBERTS, UK Farmer and lead adviser to the Liberal Democrats Party
Providing a UK & Global perspective;
MATT MCREADY, CEO, Semex Alliance;
GRAHAM WILKINSON, CEO AHDB;
HAYLEY CAMPBELL-GIBBONS, CEO, RABDF
Reaching the end consumer:
GEMMA NICHOLAS, Coca Cola Company
DAVID READ, Chairman, Prestige Purchasing
“The Semex Conference is always a fantastic and positive way to start the New Year,” says Michael Dennison, Semex UK’s National Sales Manager. “Once again, we are looking forward to welcoming our strong line up of speakers, and to having the opportunity to catch-up with friends and colleagues. The Semex conference has the best mix of business, socialising, networking and entertainment in the industry.”
Minette Batters comments, “I’m delighted to have been asked to chair the 2025 Semex Conference. As NFU President I had the privilege of speaking at this prestigious conference on more than one occasion. I know from personal experience, that without doubt it holds its place in the calendar year, as the big scene setter for our world leading dairy sector. The conference is always uplifting, informative and inspiring.
Make sure you book your tickets for Semex 2025. I defy anyone to say that they won’t find personal and business benefit, as well as meet up with old and new friends. Together, we will build a more resilient and successful dairy sector.”
