Red Meat Sector Conference

RED MEAT SECTOR CONFERENCE

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22 and 23
July
2024
Wellington
WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR

“The Red Meat Sector Conference is hosted by the Meat Industry Association (MIA), with Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) as its Partnership Sponsor.  It is the most significant networking event on the red meat calendar, bringing together all sector participants.

This year’s theme is “From our Pasture to your Plate”. The conference will cover emerging topics from across a supply chain that links New Zealand’s renowned pasture raised red meat to discerning consumers around the world, exploring opportunities for innovation, trade, sustainability and value growth.

Nathan Guy, Chair, Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (Inc) 

01.What and why

The objective of the Red Meat Sector Conference is to promote and foster the red meat sector by providing a framework for engagement with farmers, industry and networks, as well as showcasing innovation and best practice.

02.Who should attend

The conference attracts delegates and sponsors from across the spectrum of the red meat sector. These include leaders from farming, processing and marketing, senior government officials and representatives from associated industries and sectors such as shipping, packing, banking, farming supplies and research and development. If your organisation is involved in the red meat sector, we invite you to be part of this peak industry event.

03.What to expect

The annual conference provides delegates from across the sector with a programme of high quality speakers covering the most topical issues relevant to our sector, with ample opportunity to network.

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WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE?

The goal of the conference is to promote and foster the red meat sector by providing a framework for engagement between farmers, industry, and service providers, as well as showcasing expertise and best practice.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Red Meat Sector conference provides delegates from across the red meat sector with a programme of high quality speakers and ample opportunities to network.

01.Processors

MIA members with meat processing facilities, including beef and sheep, and further processing.

02.Marketers

MIA members that market meat products globally.

03.Exporters

MIA members that export meat products to other countries, including processor/exporters and those that export but have no processing facilities.

04.Farmers

Beef+Lamb New Zealand Ltd levy paying farmers.

05.Policy makers

Government officials and others from agribusiness organisations.

06.Affiliate business

Businesses that provide products and services to the red meat industry, such as logistics, technology, packaging, and insurance.

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WHAT WILL I EXPERIENCE?

Be inspired by speakers who are leaders in their fields
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Become a sponsor

Engage with key leaders and other delegates from across the red meat sector.

MEAT BUSINESS WOMEN LUNCH

Meat Business Women will take the opportunity to hold a lunch in the margins of the conference.

Details of the timing and venue, as well as how to purchase a ticket, will be advised once those details are known.

You will be able purchase a ticket to the lunch separately, or when you register for the conference.

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The 2024 conference is being held at Takina Wellington Conference and Exhibition Centre, 50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 It begins with a welcome cocktail function on Monday evening 22 July and continues with a full day programme of speakers on Tuesday 23 July. The conference will conclude with a gala dinner on Tuesday evening.