2025 NATIONAL SALEYARDS CONFERENCE
22-24 JULY 2025 | WAGGA WAGGA, NSW
The National Saleyards Conference is the premier event for Australia’s saleyard industry, bringing together key stakeholders, industry leaders, and emerging voices to drive the future of livestock marketing and infrastructure. Hosted by Saleyards Australia, this annual event equips attendees with insights, strategies, and connections needed to navigate industry challenges, embrace innovation, and strengthen the role of saleyards in Australia’s agricultural supply chain.
| Preliminary Program | *subject to change | |
| TUESDAY 22 JULY | ||
| Session | Approximate Time | |
| Pre-Conference Training Workshop. Workplace Success for Saleyards: Building Relationships, Leadership and Growth with AUS-MEAT at the International Hotel | 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Saleyards Australia Limited Annual General Meeting. All financial members are encouraged and welcome to attend. | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | |
| Afternoon Tea | 3:00pm - 3:45pm | |
| Saleyards Managers Muster An informal session just for saleyard managers to share ideas, talk through challenges and discuss how Saleyards Australia can better support them. No agenda, just open, honest conversation. | 3:45pm - 4:30pm | |
| Meet & Greet Event Join us at the Union Club for drinks and canapés while mingling with sponsors and conference delegates. Dress code: Business casual. | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | |
| WEDNESDAY 23 JULY | ||
| Session | Approximate Time | |
| Registrations Open - Come along before 8:30am to check in and find a seat! | 8:00am - 8:30am | |
| Welcome to the 2025 National Saleyards Conference | 8:30am - 9:00am | |
| Session 1 | ||
| Sheep and Goat Traceability Learnings with Kiowa Fenner - Director of Sheep and Goat Traceability with NSW DPI. | 9:00am - 9:30am | |
| Integrity Systems Uplift with Jessira Saunders - Product Strategy Manager - Livestock Assurance and Feedback with ISC. | 9:30am -9:50am | |
| Saleyard Pathways for MSA with Kate Neath - MSA Business Development Manager | 9:50am - 10:10am | |
| ALTRA Morning Tea - Mingle with our sponsors and other conference delegates while enjoying your morning tea. | 10:10am - 10:30am | |
| Session 2 | ||
| Biosecurity and EAD Response for Saleyards with Rob Barwell - Head of Program, Biosecurity with AHA | 10:30am - 11:00am | |
| PR in Shaping Industry Reputation and Maintaining Social Licence with Robbie Sefton, Founder of Seftons. | 11:00am - 11:45am | |
| The Future of Saleyards QA with Cye Travers - AAM, Paul Christopher - HRCC and Elizabeth Bradley - ISC. | 11:45am - 12:30pm | |
| Lunch - Take this chance to grab a bite to eat and re-charge, ready for the afternoon! | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | |
| Session 3 | ||
| Mecardo Market Insights with Ethan Woolley - Market Insights Lead with Nutrien Ag Solutions and Adam Mountjoy - South East Region Livestock Lead, Nutrien Ag Solutions. | 1:30pm - 2:15pm | |
| The Future of Saleyards; Navigating Today's Pressures and Tomorrow's Priorities with John Matthewson from Beef Trans. | 2:15pm - 2:45pm | |
| ALTRA Afternoon Tea - Mingle with sponsors and fellow delegates while enjoying your afternoon tea. | 2:45pm - 3:05pm | |
| Session 4 | ||
| Connected at the Rail: Ask the Panel Join our guest speakers from today in an interactive session. | 3:05pm - 4:30pm | |
| Conference Wrap Up | 4:30pm - 5:00pm | |
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| Annual Saleyards and Awards Dinner at the Riverine Club | 6:30pm - 10:30pm | |
| Join us for our Annual Saleyards and Awards dinner, an evening dedicated to good food, great company, and celebration. Dress code: Cocktail attire. | ||
| Three-Course Meal: Indulge in a three-course dining experience featuring a selection of dishes prepared by the Marbull Catering team. | ||
| Beverages: Enjoy a selection of beverages, including wines, beers and soft drinks. | ||
| THURSDAY 24 JULY | ||
| Tour of the Wagga Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre 🚌. Morning tea included. | 8:30am - 11:00am | |
| *Please note that these are approximate times for each session and are subject to change | ||
