RED MEAT SECTOR CONFERENCE
Te Pae Christchurch
Convention & Exhibition Centre
21 & 22 July 2025
Thank You for Attending the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference!
On behalf of the Meat Industry Association (MIA) and our Partnership Sponsor, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference in ÅŒtautahi Christchurch on 21-22 July.
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This event brought together an incredible group of industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from across the red meat sector, highlighting New Zealand’s commitment to delivering premium, pasture-raised products to the global market. Over the course of the day, we explored the future of the sector through discussions on sustainability, trade, innovation, and value growth—topics that are crucial to maintaining our competitive edge in an ever-evolving marketplace.
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The conference provided an invaluable opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, reinforcing the strength of the Red Meat Sector and our collective drive to continue to lead the world in producing quality, sustainable products.
We hope you left with new insights, connections, and inspiration to further your work in this vital industry. Thank you once again for being part of this outstanding event, and we look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference!
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.
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
Businesses that provide products and services to the red meat industry, such as logistics, technology, packaging, and insurance.
WHO ARE WE?
The Red Meat Sector Conference is hosted by the Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA), with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd as Partnership Sponsor. It is the most significant networking event on the red meat calendar, bringing together all sector participants.