‘Changing Times’ – Annual Conference and Dinner Dance

The conference theme of ‘Changing Times’ reflects the current uncertainties, threats and challenges to the meat industry and what the industry can do in response.

Top quality speakers will address the big issues of the day, including CAP reform and livestock supply, how the Scottish red meat industry is positioned to move forward, TSE controls and modern meat inspection, future European developments and much more. 

Date/venue: Saturday, 16 April 2011 / Marriott Hotel, Glasgow

Speakers:
* Alyn Smith, MEP (Member of the European Parliament Agriculture Committee)
* Jim McLaren, the new Chairman of Quality Meat Scotland
* Professor Patrick Wall (Professor of Public Health at University College Dublin)
* Jean-Luc Meriaux (Secretary General of UECBV). 

Times:
9.45 – coffee
10.15 – Conference opening by SAMW president, Alan Craig
13.00 – Lunch

Afternoon – free

19.00 – Pre-dinner reception
19.30 – Dinner, followed by a charity auction, after dinner speaker and dancing to a live band.

Contact the Executive Manager for booking form.