LAMBEX, the world’s biggest sheep, lamb and wool forum, today released the program for its 2024 event in Adelaide, South Australia, on 7-9 August.

LambEx chair and South Australian sheep producer Jason Schulz said the LambEx 2024 program is big.

“It features headline acts, global pioneers, industry innovators, thought-leaders, disruptors and personalities to shape a blockbuster schedule and format that we are confident will get sheep peeps excited,” he said.

“This program has been years in the making and the LambEx Organising Committee have had robust debate via an extensive process to explore every angle and curate a program that we believe compels members of the Australian and international sheep, lamb and wool industries to attend.

“The 2024 line-up is decidedly pointed to generate conversations about issues of urgency facing the Australian industry and designed to propel advancement of collective thinking that will take our industry forward with purpose,” Mr Schulz said.

“Australia is a world leader in sheep with a global reputation, being the largest exporter of commercial lamb and one of the world’s largest wool producers.

“So, it makes sense we also lead from the front in showcasing the best of our industry to our own members and those from abroad, being LambEx24,” he said.

“The LambEx program unpacks the industry starting from the top with headline acts Global AgriTrends founder Brett Stuart, food scientist Dr Anneline Padayachee, ZQ Merino chief executive officer Angus Street and British ag commentator Clare Taylor, before delving down into key operational takeaways in breakout sessions including a special French butchery masterclass with local Adelaide restauranteur and bold chef Duncan Welgemoed,” Mr Schulz said.

LambEx 2024 headline sessions include:

Stan Grant – ‘Matters of currency’ oration & facilitated panel discussions

Brett Stuart – Founder Global AgriTrends

Dr Anneline Padayachee – The Food Scientist – consumer insights into lamb

Jess Adamson – proud South Australian and LambEx 2024 MC

ZQ Merino CEO Angus Street – responding to consumer sentiment

Scottish ag commentator Clare Taylor – turning the tide on the anti-farming agenda

Australia sheep industry leaders panel – Steve Champan (JBS), Paul Leonard (TFI), Patrick Hutchinson (AMIC), Bonnie Skinner (SPA) & Jenny Bradley (NSW producer).

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Mr Schulz said a definite feature promises to be the brilliance of internationally acclaimed journalist and Australian First Nations trailblazer, the esteemed Stan Grant, who will dissect the Australian sheep, lamb and wool industry starting with an oration on ‘Matters of Currency’ in Australia before delving into the nitty gritty of the sheep sector with industry thought-leaders and disruptors,” he said.

“There is so much happening in the plenary room and a bursting trade floor that delegates will need an extra boost of adrenalin to get themselves through the absolutely jam-packed LambEx24 schedule,” Mr Schulz said.

LambEx early bird registrations $950. Save $250 by registering before 30 June 2024.

Full registration after 30 June will be $1200. Prices are GST inclusive.

Click here to read the Lambex 2024 program.