2018 Conference – Brexit Now

A strong line-up of speakers will address SAMW’s annual conference in Glasgow on April 21, tackling the event’s core theme of Brexit Now.

“Almost two years on from the EU referendum, it’s time to take stock of developments and consider the implications for the red meat processing sector,” said SAMW president, Frank Clark.

“Key ‘Brexit Now’ issues include the supply of livestock, the availability of labour and trade and market opportunities beyond 2019, all of which will be addressed during our annual conference programme.”

Keynote address:
• Lord Ian Duncan, Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, Scotland Office.

Other speakers:
• Peter Hardwick, Director of Exports at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
• Richard Brown, Director of Gira global market research consultancy
• Lucy Chapman, Consumer Insight Director of Kantar Worldpanel.

Full conference and dinner dance details:

Date – Saturday, April 21, 2018

Venue – Marriott Hotel, 500 Argyle Street, Glasgow

Conference times:
9.45 – coffee
10.15 – Conference opening by SAMW president
13.00 – Lunch

Dinner & Dance
19.00 start