RED MEAT SECTOR CONFERENCE
Te Pae Christchurch
Convention & Exhibition Centre
21 & 22 July 2025
WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR
The Red Meat Sector Conference is hosted by the Meat Industry Association (MIA), with Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) as its Partnership Sponsor. It is the most significant networking event on the red meat calendar, bringing together all sector participants.
The conference will cover emerging topics from across a supply chain that links New Zealand’s renowned pasture raised red meat to discerning consumers around the world, exploring opportunities for innovation, trade, sustainability and value growth.
Nathan Guy, Chair, Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (Inc)
01. What and why
The objective of the Red Meat Sector Conference is to promote and foster the red meat sector by providing a framework for engagement with farmers, industry and networks, as well as showcasing innovation and best practice.
02. Who should attend
The conference attracts delegates and sponsors from across the spectrum of the red meat sector. These include leaders from farming, processing and marketing, senior government officials and representatives from associated industries and sectors such as shipping, packing, banking, farming supplies and research and development. If your organisation is involved in the red meat sector, we invite you to be part of this peak industry event.
03. What to expect
The annual conference provides delegates from across the sector with a programme of high quality speakers covering the most topical issues relevant to our sector, with ample opportunity to network.
WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE?
The goal of the conference is to promote and foster the red meat sector by providing a framework for engagement between farmers, industry, and service providers, as well as showcasing expertise and best practice.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The Red Meat Sector conference provides delegates from across the red meat sector with a programme of high quality speakers and ample opportunities to network.
01. Processors
MIA members with meat processing facilities, including beef and sheep, and further processing.
02. Marketers
MIA members that market meat products globally.
03. Exporters
MIA members that export meat products to other countries, including processor/exporters and those that export but have no processing facilities.
04. Farmers
Beef+Lamb New Zealand Ltd levy paying farmers.
05. Policy makers
Government officials and others from agribusiness organisations.
06. Affiliate
Businesses that provide products and services to the red meat industry, such as logistics, technology, packaging, and insurance.
WHO ARE WE?
The Red Meat Sector Conference is hosted by the Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA), with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd as Partnership Sponsor. It is the most significant networking event on the red meat calendar, bringing together all sector participants.