BCBC are pleased to announce plans for its next conference which will be held in Telford from Monday 23rd to Wednesday 25th January 2023.
The theme of the conference is ‘Challenging Traditions’ with a programme designed to challenge thinking and promote discussion around how the industry can compete in the global marketplace. The event will also showcase how genetics and breeding practices can drive sustainability with sessions covering dairy and beef specialisms.
The 2023 conference marks a return to the in-person format following two successful virtual events and will be held at Telford Hotel and Golf Resort, Shropshire.
To celebrate the Club’s 75th anniversary there will be a champagne reception, black-tie dinner and charity auction to raise funds for Farming Community Network.
“We are so excited to welcome people back to the conference, face to face, and for the club’s 75th anniversary. The theme is exactly what is says on the tin and there’s sure to be some lively and thought-provoking discussion,” said BCBC chair Amy Hughes. “There’s no doubt that our industry is going to have to adapt and change, and our line-up of progressive and innovative speakers will be there to guide the way.”
Confirmed speakers so far include Lucianne Allen of Aubrey Allen butchers, Aled Evans Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of the Year 2021, Rainer Roehe of SRUC, Phil Garnsworthy of Nottingham University, John Giles of Promar and Ben Nottage of Lely. A farmer panel is also planned to stimulate discussion of how science can be put into practice on farm.
Full details of the conference, speakers and how to book a place will be available in the Autumn.