Deer Industry Conference 2018
 
Conference details

   "Staying ahead of the game"
If you would like to attend this conference please email pat@dcms.co.nz or call 027 215 9807


Tuesday 15 May

•      Join the NZ Veterinary Association Deer Branch for their Cervetec conference sessions (morning)

•      NZDFA 43rd Annual General Meeting (commencing at noon)

•      Quick-fire short presentations on a series of technical/research topics from DEEResearch

•      Advance Party success stories

•      A welcome dinner at the Bullock Bar (sponsored by conference partner Silver Fern Farms). This low-key and relaxed get together will include a quiz with prizes.

… and then stay on for day two, the Agribusiness day on Wednesday 16 May (details below)

   Day two – conference essentials

If time is tight and you want to catch all the conference essentials you can do that in just one day!
The agribusiness day on Wednesday 16 May features:

•      Internationally renowned business futurist and business innovation expert Craig Rispin (www.futuretrendsgroup.com)

•      P2P update

•      Venison and velvet marketing sessions

•      Keynote speakers from venison and velvet markets

•      Environment initiatives

•      Updates from the board and executive

•      The annual awards dinner at Caroline Bay Hall (sponsored by conference partner Alliance) includes a return of the sensational “Bitches’ Box” duo, Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar.

Day three – the full package

If you have the time and want to see iconic deer farming stations through the Rangitata Gorge region, then stay for Thursday 17 May and join the South Canterbury/North Otago DFA Branch’s field day. The day will conclude in the early afternoon to give visitors time to catch flights.