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 Supply and demand? These traditional market drivers don't begin to describe the complex forces at work in today's fast-changing global beef industry. To succeed in this environment, Canadian beef players need a new way of looking at the direction of the industry, and fresh strategy to succeed. On July 14th, 2006, the International Livestock Congress (ILC) in Calgary will give participants an unmatched single-day perspective on the industry today and tomorrow.
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Hosts
Hosted by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, the International Stockmen's Education Foundation and the Calgary Stampede, ILC 2006 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 2006 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
2006 ILC-Calgary will be on Friday July 14th, 2006, in the Palomino Room in the Roundup Centre, Calgary Stampede, in downtown Calgary, Alberta. The conference will start at 7:30am with registration, followed by presentations from 8:30am 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 2006 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 2006 could be the best and most business-changing meeting you attend all year. Don't miss it.
Agenda
Friday, July 14, 2006
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| 7:30 - 8:30 am |
Registration and coffee service |
| 8:30 - 8:45 am |
Welcome and introduction of first speaker
Conference Facilitator |
| 8:45 - 9:15 am |
Why International Trade Negotiations are Critical to Your Future. Alanna Koch, Vice-President, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), Edenwold, Saskatchewan. Alanna has diverse experience and extensive knowledge from almost 20 years in the agriculture industry. Alanna will present an intriguing perspective on market access. "Your future is global". |
| 9:15 - 9:20 am |
Introduction of speaker |
| 9:20 - 9:50 am |
The Economic Outlook: Well Positioned for Growth. Glen Hodgson, Vice-President and Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, Ontario. Glen plays an essential role in enhancing the Board's public policy analysis and is the Board's chief spokesperson on economic issues. Anyone who runs a business and depends on global currency will find this presentation interesting. |
| 9:50 - 9:55 am |
Introduction of speaker |
| 9:55 - 10:30 am |
The Effect of Changes in the Exchange Rate on the Canadian Beef Industry. Dennis B. McGivern, Vice President, Informa Economics, Inc. Memphis, TN. Dennis's primary responsibility at Informa includes red meat analysis, meat-based project consulting as well as client service. Dennis will present the implications of an appreciating Canadian dollar on the Canadian cattle and beef industry at the primary production and processing levels, with emphasis on exchange rate impacts on commodity prices and input factors, as well as production, trade and structural trends. |
| 10:30 - 11:00 am |
Coffee and Networking Break |
| 11:00 - 11:05 am |
Introduction of speaker |
| 11:05 - 11:35 am |
Global Feed Grain Market and Supply. Brant Randles, President, Louis Dreyfus Canada Ltd., Calgary, Alberta. Global feed grain market is one of the most significant factors affecting the beef industry. Brant will present short term and long term issues, the response of the feed grain industry to these issues and the future is for feed grain prices. |
| 11:35 - 12:00 noon |
Question Period and Network Break |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 12:55 - 1:00 pm |
Speaker Introduction |
| 1:00 - 1:30 pm |
Facilitating Change. Honorable Doug Horner, Minister of Agriculture Food And Rural Development, Edmonton, Alberta. Minister Horner will identify innovation and competitiveness in the Alberta beef industry. |
| 1:30 - 1:35 pm |
Introduction of speaker |
| 1:35 - 2:15 pm |
Our Rural Human Resource Challenge. David Baxter, Executive Director, Urban Futures Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia. David hails from Red Deer, Alberta and can appreciate the issues that arise in rural areas. Does increasing urbanization matter in terms of farmers and the urban consumers who need them? David has the skills and resources to make you change the way you think about demographics and the future of your business. |
| 2:15 - 2:20 pm |
Introduction of Speaker |
| 2:20 - 3:05 pm |
CRC Research to Guarantee Eating Quality of Australian Beef. Professor Bernie Bindon, Former Chief Executive Officer, CRC for Cattle & Beef Quality, University of New England, Armidale NSW, Australia. Global success in only 15 years. Bernie will describe how genetics, nutrition and meat science played a role in positioning Australia as "World's #1 Beef Trader". |
| 3:05 - 3:10 pm |
Introduction of Speaker |
| 3:10 - 3:45 pm |
Congress Wrap-up: Solutions to Meet Global Challenges. Professor David Hughes, Imperial College, University of London, UK. Dr. Hughes is Emeritus Professor of Food Marketing and is an international advisory board member with food organizations in three continents. David will give you his insight on what global food trends mean to the Canadian beef industry. "Everything you need to learn about food you can learn from the Guinness story". |
| 3:45 - 4:00 pm |
Question period and closing comments
Conference Facilitator |
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