AIC Dinner & Conference 2024: Dates, venue, theme, and key speakers latest
The AIC Dinner & Conference 2024 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for the agri-food industry on 12 and 13 November, with tickets still available.
Themed "Capturing 'Added Value' within the Agri-Food Supply Chain", the AIC Conference will be hosted at the Holiday Inn West in Peterborough and is set to address pressing challenges and explore opportunities to enhance value amidst economic and geo-political volatility.
The AIC Conference will offer an engaging mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Topics will range from supply chain innovation and sustainability to the evolving regulatory landscape affecting agri-businesses.
Click below to find out more and book tickets.
Speaker line-up
This year's speakers include Henry Dimbleby, author of The National Food Strategy, and Tom Bradshaw, President of the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Mr Dimbleby will discuss the future of food systems in light of sustainability and economic challenges, and Mr Bradshaw will focus on how farmers and agri-supply businesses can adapt to shifting market demands and governmental policies.
They will be joined by Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner MP, Phil Bicknell, CEO of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, and Jim Fairlie MSP, Scottish Minister for Agriculture, along with Nonington Farms Director Emma Loder-Symonds and Paul Cherry, co-founder of the Groundswell Festival.
Meanwhile, Professor Per Ola Kristensson of the University of Cambridge will share his insight on what Artificial Intelligence holds for the future of the agri-food industry. The event will be hosted by broadcaster Tom Heap, ensuring lively and informed debates.
A highlight of the event is the exclusive AIC Dinner on the evening of 12 November, featuring as guest speaker The Rt Hon Sir Robert Goodwill, former Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Select Committee. Sir Robert's after-dinner talk will offer a unique perspective on the future of food and farming in the UK.
The event is kindly supported by sponsors US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), Kiwa UK, Lantra, Eden Search and Reels In Motion. This year's charity partner is the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI).
Why attend?
Whether you are looking to gain new insights, network with industry leaders, or stay ahead of emerging trends, the AIC Dinner & Conference 2024 provides a unique platform to enhance your business strategies and operations.
With a top line-up of speakers and critical discussions on the future of the agri-food supply chain, this is an event not to be missed.
Tickets are limited, so early booking is encouraged. Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of the agri-food sector.
For more information and to book your spot, visit the AIC Dinner & Conference webpages.
Author
Oli Hill
As Head of Communications, Oli creates and oversees the content published on AIC's website, emails, Member briefings, print publications, and social media. A qualified multimedia journalist, he previously spent six years working at Farmers Weekly magazine as a Senior Reporter on the arable team, and latterly as Community Editor. More recently he was Communications Manager at Red Tractor.
