AUSTRALIA’s annual livestock export industry conference, LIVEXchange 2017, will be held at the Crown Towers in Perth on November 15-16.
Hosted by the Western Australian Livestock Export Association (WALEA), with the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council and LiveCorp, it follows on from the successful event held in Canberra in October.
WALEA chairman David Jarvie said WA-based exporters were proud to be hosting the event.
“LIVEXchange provides a unique opportunity for industry stakeholders to discuss key opportunities and challenges confronting the livestock export trade, including continual improvement of supply chain capabilities, market opportunities and animal welfare outcomes,” Dr Jarvie said.
“As an industry, we are always focused on having two-way conversations with stakeholders and the public.
“With this in mind, LIVEXchange 2017 will again feature plenty of open and frank discussion, with a number of panel sessions planned.”
LIVEXchange 2017’s agenda will reflect WA’s standing as a gateway to key markets in South East Asia and the Middle East, as will the conference theme of Taking stock: business, adaptability, industry, sustainability, community and accountability.
The theme will allow exporters to consider the progress of the industry’s on-going reform agenda, while posing questions about live trade’s future success and its relationship with the community.
“LIVEXchange 2017 will showcase the latest in industry and market developments, as well as drawing high-profile guest presenters and trade representatives from across global livestock export and red meat supply chains,” Dr Jarvie said.
The conference will coincide with a busy week for exporters, with key industry meetings to precede the conference and the industry’s annual gala dinner and charity auction wrapping up the week.
Registrations are open.
More information: live xchangeconference.com.au
