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Conference Program

Wednesday 22nd May – Verified Black Angus Beef BBQ Challenge, Hovell Tree Park, Albury NSW

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4:30pm-9:30pm	Ticketed event, includes cheese & crudite platters, beer, wine and soft drink, as well as the opportunity to dine on the Verified Black Angus Beef prepared by 10 of the best BBQ teams in the country
6pm	Competition hand in – Three Creek Beef Tri Tip
6pm	BBQ Demonstration by Jess Pryles
6:30pm	Competition hand in – Black Onyx Beef Cheek
7pm	Competition hand in – Angus Reserve Brisket
7pm	BBQ Demonstration by Jess Pryles
7:30pm	Competition hand in – Jack’s Creek Striploin
8:30pm – 9:30pm	Awards Presentation

MEET THE TEAM

This event is sanctioned by the Australasian Barbeque Alliance.

Thursday 23rd May – Albury Entertainment Centre

9:00- 10:15 Registration and Trade Displays Open – Convention wing foyer & Elizabeth Room Proudly sponsored by:
9:30 –10:00	Morning Tea
10:15 – 10:30	Welcome – Brad Gilmour, Angus Australia President

Plenary Session 1, Main Auditorium Proudly sponsored by: Chair: Brad Gilmour
10:30-11:10	Adrian Richardson: La Luna Bistro	Changes over time of Angus beef prep/serve and what that might look like to the consumer in the future
11:10–11:50	Dorian Garrick: Massey University/ThetaSolutions	Next generation selection – Focus on Traits Not Considered
11:50–12:30	Angus Street: AuctionsPlus	Staying ahead of the game – evolving your brand through the ages

12:30–13:30	Lunch and view Trade Displays, Convention Wing Foyer & Elizabeth Room
	Concurrent session A – Leaders in technology, Banquet Hall 1 Proudly sponsored by Chair: Andrew Byrne: Angus Australia		Concurrent session B – How has Angus beef adapted to ‘meat’ consumer expectations, Main Auditorium Proudly sponsored by Chair: Liz Pearson: Angus Australia
13:30–14:00	Christian Duff: Angus Australia	10 Years of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program	Marcel Moodley: Costco, Assistant GM Merchandise	Value of knowing its Angus to supermarket customers and what that looks like in the future.
14:00–14:30	Dr Brad Hine: CSIRO	Breeding Angus for Improved Health	Anthony Puharich: Owner and butcher-in-chief at Vic’s Premium Quality Meat & Victor Churchill Butchery	How beef (particularly Angus) preparation and selling in a wholesale and retail space has changed and what the risks and opportunities are facing the Angus brand
14:30–15:00	Jo-anne Harper: Rivalea	Genetic management of porcine programs	Jess Pryles: The Hardcore Carnivore	Use of Angus beef in the competitive and growing world of BBQ
15:00-15:30	Kent Anderson: Zoetis	Genomics in 2030	Sam Burke & Kelly Payne: MLA Chefs	How MLA works with the catering industry to utilise Australia beef to meet consumer expectations, how that has changed and how that may look in the future

15:30-16:00	Afternoon Tea and view Trade Displays Proudly sponsored by:
16:00- 17:00	Panel Session: Proudly Sponsored by: Facilitator: Jon Condon Look how far we’ve come and where we’re going – an insight into the evolvement of Angus cattle and beef across the last 100 years Panel: Sam White, Bald Blair Angus Jason Strong, MLA CEO Kent Anderson, Zoetis Adrian Richardson – La LPuna Bistro, North Carlton, Melbourne Anthony Puharich – Vic’s Premium Quality Meat & Victor Churchill Butchery, Sydney

18:30-19:30	Pre-Dinner Drinks – Convention Wing Foyer & Elizabeth Room Proudly sponsored by
19:30-22.30	Gala Dinner, Banquet Hall – Entertainment from Adrian Richardson and Angus Foundation Auction (dress for the gala dinner is semi formal)

Friday 24th May

8:00-9:00	Registration and Trade Displays Open, Convention Wing Foyer & Elizabeth Room Proudly sponsored by:
	Concurrent session C –Managing genetics and reproduction in a commercial herd, Banquet Room 1 Proudly sponsored by: Chair: Christian Duff: Angus Australia		Concurrent session D – Staying ahead of the game, Main Auditorium Proudly sponsored by: Chair: Robyn Brazier: Angus Australia
9:00-9:30	Sophia Edwards: Vetoquinol	Advancements in reproductive management for commercial producers	Adam Arndell: C7EVEN	Thought Leadership in Agriculture Through PR
9:30-10:00	Dr Sam Clark: University of New England	Breeding better Angus breeders	Diana Wood: Angus Australia	Do you have a powerful brand identity?
10:00-10:30	Shane Thomson: Holbrook Vet Centre	Managing the High Fertility Beef Herd	Sue Cannon: Digital Solutions Specialist The Land	Balancing your marketing in the digital age

10:30-11:00	Morning Tea and view Trade Displays – Convention Wing Foyer & Elizabeth Room Proudly sponsored by:

Plenary Session 2, Main Auditorium Chair: Peter Parnell Proudly Sponsored by:

11:00-11:40	Natalie Isaac, MLA – Global Manager, Industry Insights and Strategy – ‘International Markets: understanding our consumer and delivering to their needs’
11:40-12:20	Robert Herrmann: Mecardo – ‘What is the Angus Premium and what it worth’
12:20-12:30	Conference close and invitation to stay for lunch – Peter Parnell, Angus Australia
12:30-13:40	Lunch and view Trade Display, Convention Wing Foyer and Elizabeth Room
2:00 – 3:00	AGM, Banquet Hall 1