Main Stage
Energizing main stage sessions focus on important topics impacting the Angus breed and spark thought-provoking conversation among breeders.
Angus Advantage | Opening Session
Friday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m.
Explore relationships across industry sectors which will be integral to shared success as the industry looks to align the size of the U.S. cow herd to meet consumer demand while advancing profitability. Dynamic panel discussions will dig into the opportunities and tools available to Angus breeders and their commercial customers to further the Angus Advantage.
Speakers:
Mark McCully, CEO, American Angus Association®
John Stika, President, Certified Angus Beef
Alex Tolbert, Commercial Relations & Producer Education, American Angus Association®
Kara Lee, Producer Engagement, Certified Angus Beef
Brian Bertelsen, U.S. Premium Beef
Josh Worthington, Worthington Angus
The Next Big Data Challenge | Genetic Symposium
Sponsored by AngusGS | Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m.
Capturing phenotypes at scale beyond the seedstock sector will be a pivotal next step for genetic improvement. Through industry partnerships, how can AGI® and Angus breeders play a role in the next leap in data collection and tool development?
Speakers:
Kelli Retallick-Riley, President, AGI®
Dan Shike, University of Illinois
John Dickinson, Chair, AGI® Board
Paul Bennett, Chair, Breed Improvement
Driving the Breed Forward, Together | Closing Session
Monday, Nov. 16 at 8:30 a.m.
Live polling and panel discussion will connect perspectives from across the convention, giving members a voice to address key topics shaping the Angus business and help guide the path forward, together.
Speakers:
Mark McCully, CEO, American Angus Association®
Jim Brinkley, President, Board of Directors
Darrell Stevenson, Vice President, Board of Directors
Smitty Lamb, Treasure, Board of Directors
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