We are delighted to announce details of our 2025 Women in Dairy Conference - Voices, Views & Virtual Tools … which takes place on Wednesday 17th September at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth to celebrate the passion, resilience, and impact of women across the dairy sector.
With an exciting line-up of speakers, this year's event promises to inspire, connect, and energise attendees from all corners of the industry.
Among the highlights:
✨ Alice Plunkett – Renowned broadcaster and equestrian, bringing unique insight and infectious energy ✨ Hannah Batty – Vet and Nuffield scholar from LLM Vets ✨ Rebecca Wilson – Dynamic young farmer, championing modern, progressive farming via YouTube and social media
✨ Liz Haines – Respected voice in dairy and Nuffield Scholar, sharing her journey and lessons learned
✨ Aisling Downey – SmaXtec Sales Manager, will share cutting-edge insights into dairy health monitoring technology from within the cow, as well as innovative approaches to herd health management.
Plus, the brilliant Boehringer Ingelheim panel discussion group, featuring a diverse mix of voices ready to tackle the key issues and opportunities facing women in dairy today.
Whether you're on farm, in the lab, or part of the wider agri-food chain, this event is your chance to connect with likeminded individuals, celebrate achievements, and help shape the future of dairy.
Connect - Share - Inspire, all wrapped into one powerful day.
This isn't just an event. It's part of a growing movement. Women in Dairy continues to be a fantastic initiative supporting and empowering women in the industry — and your presence makes it stronger.
Tickets available now via Eventbrite: Women in Dairy Conference 2025 - Voices, Views & Virtual Tools Tickets, Wed 17 Sep 2025 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
Programme
9:15am Registration (with refreshments and networking)
10:00am Welcome address – Andy Hipwell, HSBC
10:20am Session 1: ‘Know Your People, Grow Your Farm’ – Hannah Batty
11:00am Session 2: ‘Every day’s a school day’ – Rebecca Wilson
11:30am Coffee break
12:00noon Boehringer Ingelheim Panel Discussion: ‘Moo-ving in the Right Direction on Labour’
Kate Robinson (Harper Adams University), Becca Cavill (Boehringer Ingelheim), Stevie Edge-McKee (Farms for City Children), Grace Nugent (De Lacy Executive)
13:00pm Lunch
13:50pm Session 4: ‘Finding Opportunity in Challenges’ – Alice Plunkett
14:30pm Presentation of the Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award - Each member of the advisory panel to introduce one of the finalists and HSBC
15:00pm Session 5: ‘Unlocking Hidden Strengths, Neurodiversity at Work’: – Liz Haines, Nuffield
15:30pm Session 6: ‘Empowering the future of Agriculture’: Aisling Downing, SmaXtec
16:00pm Close.
