AgriLeader Forum 2024

When and where

12:00pm Tuesday 30 January – 1:00pm Wednesday 31 January 

Hilton Manchester Deansgate

We've secured a preferential rate at the venue of £169, which you can book via the link below. 

Reserve a room at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate 

Alternatively, there are several hotels near to the venue, including: INNSiDE Manchester, several Premier Inns and Leonardo Hotel.

Why come to the event?

While taking time out of your business might seem like an impossible task, the benefits you can reap from doing so are priceless:

• Hear from inspirational, world-renowned speakers
• Network with like-minded farmers
• Be challenged and motivated in equal measure
• Arm yourself with the tools you need to drive your business forward
• Take time to reflect and plan
• Have a great time and recharge your batteries

Agenda (Tuesday 30 January)

Welcome
With Nicholas Saphir, AHDB Chairman

The fuel for your engine
With Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald, a chartered clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, keynote speaker and published author.

Building the network: gazing over the hedge
An interactive panel discussion with:

• Laura Ryan, Founder and CEO of Meat Business Women and Global Meat Alliance
• Phil Halhead, a third-generation dairy farmer with a large beef enterprise and founder and managing director of Norbreck Genetics and Norbreck Storage
• Phil Jarvis, Chair of Albanwise Farming and Albanwise Environment

The power of networking (breakout sessions)

Closing remarks
With Mike Gooding, AHDB Farming Systems Director

Drinks reception and evening meal

Agenda (Wednesday 31 January)

Welcome
With Will Jackson, AHDB Divisional Director – Engagement 

Personal power: build your resilience, resourcefulness and creativity
With Marcus Child, an award-winning speaker who inspires confidence, wholeheartedness and courage.

Reflections: Have you stepped out of your comfort zone?
With Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald and Marcus Child

Closing remarks and lunch

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