2019 Semex International Dairy Conference

#SemexConf19

THE SEMEX INTERNATIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE IS AT GLASGOW’S 5-STAR RADISSON BLU HOTEL 13-15 JANUARY 2019

AGENTS OF

CHANGE

2019 will be a pivotal year of change for the UK dairy industry, and being fully furnished with the facts will be vital in order to navigate the right route forward for your business. This is where the Semex Conference excels!

Now in its 29th year, the Conference offers the ideal opportunity to join speakers, friends and colleagues and hear from and contribute to some of the industry’s leading agents of change.

This must-see industry event is bursting with practical and progressive dairy solutions. It’s famed for bringing together

The one certainty that lies ahead is

change

political, economic, veterinary, husbandry and technical expertise with a global perspective. And it’s always well-attended by like-minded professionals for networking,

opinion-forming and celebrating common interests.

It’s an easy decision to register your interest in attending the Conference. Simply contact Conference Coordinator Leanne Garden by email at leanne@semex.co.uk or call FREE on 0800 86 88 90.

agents of change

Industry-leading

will step up to the podium

Knowledgable, experienced and visionary speakers and expert farmers will share their wisdom, opinions and views of the future.

Some of those top names include: Minette Batters: first woman President of the NFU.

Sue McCloskey: co-founder of Fairlife Milk USA – a major distribution partner of Coca Cola – and part-owner of Fair OaksFarms in Indiana.

Charlie Perotti: genetic and management consultant currently managing over 30,000 cows in China.

Ash Amirahmadi: Managing Director of Arla Foods in the UK.

Dr Giovanni Gnemmi: veterinary consultant to very large herds worldwide.

Jukka Likitalo: Secretary General of the European dairy trade association Eucolait.

Will Evans: farmer and social media guru – creator of the award-winning podcast “Rock and Roll Farming”.

Chairing the Conference will be Colin Price, a popular figure in UK agriculture and a sixth generation farmer running a specialised organic family dairy farm in Yorkshire.

Colin represents the small family farm and the role it plays in the infrastructure of the dairy industry and of rural Britain as a whole.

Hospitality

is a conference hallmark

The famous Semex hospitality starts as soon as you arrive on the Sunday night. The subtlety of late-night jazz adds a relaxing backdrop to informal networking with like-minded delegates, old friends and Edith Forrest

worldwide industry leaders.

Upping the tempo on the Monday evening the Burns Supper features thrilling pipers, lithesome dancers and the highly-entertaining verbal jousting of the acclaimed Robbie Duncan and Edith Forrest.

Robbie Duncan

5-star comfort

in a vibrant city centre

The 5-star Radisson Blu hotel is a striking, modern symbol on the Glasgow landscape and your first-class conference venue. It’s a sleek creation that values comfort in each beautifully-designed room.

Ideally located, the hotel is near to the considerable shopping, culture and nightlife attractions that one of Europe’s most vibrant cities has to offer.

The full conference package for 13-15 January costs £425 + VAT, and includes all of the following:

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Delegates’ Gala Reception and upmarket buffet with jazz group and welcome drinks Two nights at the modern 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel, located right in Glasgow city-centre Access to two days of the conference with engaging speakers from all sectors of the industry

Call Leanne Garden on 0800 86 88 90 or email leanne@semex.co.uk to register your interest.

Full Scottish breakfasts Tasty buffet lunches Morning coffee and afternoon tea Burns Supper with a witty and accomplished host, preceded by our special Civic Reception Delegate registration pack

REGISTRATION FEES Full stay: 2-night 3-day

£425*

Full stay (single room rate):

£555

Day Delegate:

£90

Evening dinner:

£55

*price is for 2 sharing. All fees excluding vat.

Maple Park Monkton Prestwick Ayrshire KA9 2RJ 0800 86 88 90 www.semex.co.uk