AGBU 50th Celebration
AGBU invites you to celebrate 50 years of genetic improvement alongside industry leaders, innovators, and the livestock breeding community as we reflect on our heritage and shape the future.
Bringing together top Australian and international experts, researchers, alumni, and industry professionals, this landmark event will honour past achievements while exploring the emerging opportunities and challenges in livestock breeding.
The program features inspiring keynote presentations and expert panels highlighting the latest breakthroughs in genetic improvement. Plus, join us for the official launch of Project Cygnet during the closing dinner.
Program Overview
| Monday 12 October | |
| Welcome and AGBU50 birthday party. An informal and fun evening to reconnect with past acquaintances and make new ones. | |
| Venue: Bellevue Grandstand, UNE | |
| Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |
| Full-day symposium with Australian and International speakers and two sessions with expert panels. | |
| Venue: Lecture Theatre EM1, UNE | |
| Time: 8:15 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Celebration dinner and launch of Project Cygnet, including a live fundraising auction. | |
| Venue: UNE Bistro | |
| Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |
| Half-day career development workshop for students with Sonja Dominik, Jennie Pryce, and Toni Reverter | |
| Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm | |
Visit the AGBU50 website for more information.
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