Alberta Beef Industry Conference
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Alberta Beef Industry Conference
February 18 – 20, 2009
2009 ABIC Program*
Wednesday, February 18th
7am – 4pm
7am – 5pm
8am – 12pm
10am – 2pm
10am – 5pm
1pm – 4pm
4pm – 6pm
6pm – 9pm
6:30pm
8pm
Thursday, February 19th
7am – 8pm
7:30am – 9am
8:45am – 9am
9am – 9:15am
9:15am - 10:30am
John Knapp – Deputy Minister, Agriculture & Rural Development
Joe Makowecki – Chairman, Alberta Livestock & Meat Agency
10:30am – 11am
11am – 12pm
Duane Lenz – CattleFax • Rob Lesley – CanFax
11am – 1pm
12pm – 1pm
1pm – 2pm
Rodrigo Troncoso, GM Argentinean Cattle Feeders’ Association
2pm – 2:30pm
2:30pm – 4:30pm
Japanese Meat Authority Representative invited
Canada Wants In – How Can We Make It Happen
Chairman of the Korean Meat Industry Association invited
4:45pm – 6:45pm
5:00pm – 6:30pm
6:30pm
Friday, February 20th
7am – 4pm
8am – 9am
9am – 10am
Management for Higher Returns
Dr. David Price, Nutrition Consulting International
10am – 11am
11am – 12pm
12pm – 1pm
1pm – 2pm
Wesley Batista - President & CEO, JBS Swift & Co
2pm – 2:45pm
2:30pm – 4pm
Art Douglas – Weather Forecast
Tim Ball – Impact of changing climate
3pm
5pm
7:00pm
*Program subject to change*
Welcome to the 6
Beef Industry Conference!
O
out the challenge of turning an idea or concept
into money. And then, to make money we have to
compete against other suppliers in a global market which
speaks to the need to have world class solutions for our
beef industry. After all, Alberta is action central when you
look at value added beef production and we should be
striving for world class solutions to drive this industry.
On behalf of the five sponsoring organizations and our
Conference Committee I would like to welcome you to the
6th annual Alberta Beef Industry Conference. We have
lined up a terrific program of speakers in both locally and
from around the world. Our schedule allows plenty of time
for delegates to visit the trade show and socialize over the
course of two days.
Since our last conference there has been a significant
amount of activity within the beef industry, its
organizations and in government. The new Alberta
Livestock and Meat Strategy, announced in June presents
a real opportunity for us to work with government to move
this industry forward. So, we have decided to kick off the
conference with a session on ALMS, followed by speakers
from around the world who will share their insights on the
beef business. To round out the program we have invited
a few of our perennial favorites to join us again this year.
Tying this all together is Danny Hooper the ever popular
MC who adds that extra sparkle to the event.
Our Taste of Alberta and Auction take place on Thursday
night where we feature some of our best home grown
foods. Our wrap up banquet on Friday night will play host
to a number of VIPs we would like to acknowledge for
their support to our industry. The TR3 band is back by
popular demand. In closing I would like to thank everyone
who participated in the ABIC last year and I look forward
to seeing you again.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Brunette
Conference Manager
Concept to Commerce
World class solutions