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 The International Livestock Congress Calgary is an industry-led event under the oversight of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association in partnership with the Calgary Stampede. A group of industry stakeholders provide input into the program and objectives of the ILC-Calgary with the interests of the entire beef value chain in mind.
For this year only the ILC Calgary is being held in October with the intent of moving it back to July in 2008. In keeping with our goal of excellence, we have another exciting program filled with expert presentations from around the world. The conference will highlight the complex forces at work in today's fast changing beef industry.
Hosts
Hosted by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, the International Stockmen's Education Foundation and the Calgary Stampede, ILC 2007 will offer a 360-degree perspective on the issues shaping your beef industry. Our distinguished faculty of international speakers will cover the strategic landscape as no other single-day event can. From trade access, to finance, to emerging markets, to leadership, environment and technology, ILC 2007 is comprehensive, authoritative and compelling.
Student Program
The Congress will also host international agricultural students to expose them to the future of the livestock industry, issues and opportunities and to network with over 450 industry leaders.
Where and When
2007 ILC-Calgary will be on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007, in the Palomino Room in the Roundup Centre, Calgary Stampede, in downtown Calgary, Alberta. The conference will start at 7:00am with registration, followed by presentations from 8:00am until 4:00pm. There are a limited number of seats available so be sure to register early.
Why attend?
Never before has the beef industry imposed such sweeping and complex demands on those who would run a business and earn a living. From producers to processors to exporters and public sector players, today's industry requires an informed strategic viewpoint. In this market, there are no ready-made answers or instant solutions. What you can do is look, listen, learn and analyze, before making your own plans for success. When it comes to providing valuable, credible perspective, ILC 2007 is your ideal venue. Learn more about the forces shaping the industry. Dig deeper into the world of strategic possibilities. Connect with high-energy speakers and attendees who know your issues and have wisdom to share. ILC 2007 could be the best and most business-changing meeting you attend all year. Don't miss it.
Agenda
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
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| 7:00 am |
Coffee and registration |
| 8:00 am - 8:45 am |
The Changing Dynamics of World Meat Trade
Fiona Boal, Executive Director, Food & AgriBusiness Research, Rabobank International, New York, NY, USA.
In today's environment, meat trade flows and individual country competitiveness continues to be influenced by economics, disease, consumer preferences, competition between protein sources, the regulatory environment and politics. It is imperative for Canadian beef producers to understand the dynamics of the global industry and to appreciate how these dynamics influence their competitiveness and long term viability.
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| 8:50 am - 9:20 am |
Australian Beef's Position in the Global Market
Dr. Peter Barnard, General Manager of International Markets and Economic Services, Meat and Livestock Australia, Sydney, Australia
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| 9:25 am - 9:55 am |
Opportunities in the Beef Market - Challenges of the Future
William Kerr, Van Vliet Professor of the Agriculture Economics Department, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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| 9:55 am - 10:20 am |
Question Period & Coffee Break |
| 10:25 am - 10:55 am |
Consumer Demand: Coordinate to Compete
Ted Schroeder, Distinguished Professor of the Agriculture Economics Department, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA.
Protein suppliers in the global market place continue to ratchet up the level of competition. Canadian beef has numerous virtues and opportunities in this dynamic market, but effectively competing requires much better vertical coordination.
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| 11:00 am - 11:30 am |
The Consumer Drives the Agenda
John Scott, President & CEO, The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada.
A presentation on how the consumer is changing the dynamics of the retail food industry and the implications for the protein food sector.
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| 11:35 am - 12:05 pm |
Today's Consumer & Beef Trends
Gail Hall - Food Activist and Consultant, Owner of Seasoned Solutions, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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| 12:05 pm - 1:45 pm |
Question Period & Lunch |
| 1:50 pm - 2:20 pm |
Beef on Both Sides of the Border
Brian Nilsson, Co-CEO, XL Foods Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
An annalistic view of operating beef packing plants in Canada and the United States of America, the challenges and opportunities from an operational, sales, and regulatory stand point.
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| 2:25 pm - 2:55 pm |
JBS Swift & Company and the Global Beef Market
Wesley Mendonca Batista, President & CEO, JBS Swift & Company, Greeley, Colorado, USA
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| 2:55 pm - 3:20 pm |
Question Period & Coffee Break |
| 3:25 pm - 3:55 pm |
Beef Market Trends: What are Consumers Asking For?
Ken Clark, General Manager Meats, Merchandising, Overwaitea Food Group, Langley, British Columbia, Canada.
From a retailer's perspective on issues and how, as a retailer, we are addressing these concerns within our marketplace as well as looking at future opportunities.
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| 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Surprises Ahead; Exploring the Assumptions of 21st Century Food Production
Rubin Nelson, Executive Director, Foresight Canada, Lac Des Arcs, Alberta, Canada.
The consensus on the basis of which we have all been planning is likely wrong. The future we face will not be essentially familiar - one demanding greater innovation. Rather, the odds are that it will be fundamentally unfamiliar - one demanding adaptation. Every government and industry has bought into the innovation agenda; none have adaptation on their radar. Now what do we do? Ruben Nelson, will explore these propositions and this question.
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| 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm |
Question Period & Closing Remarks |
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