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
✨ 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
✨ Loretta Holder – Customer Success Team Lead at SmaXtec, offering cutting-edge insights into dairy technology and herd health innovation
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.
Chaired by Karen Halton, Dairy Industry Women of the Year 2020 & Cream Awards Winner 2019
Tickets cost £70 plus VAT and a small booking fee. Early bird bookings before 22nd August will receive a £5 discount.
Other discounts are available for students, groups of 4+ and Women in Dairy / RABDF members.
Contact womenindairy@rabdf.co.uk for any booking queries.
9:15am Registration (with refreshments and networking)
10:00am Welcome address – HSBC
10:20am Session 1: Sponsor session
10:45am Session 2: ‘Every day’s a school day’ – Rebecca Wilson
11:15am Coffee break
11:45am Boehringer Ingelheim Panel Discussion: ‘Voice, Views & Virtual Tools’
Kate Robinson (Harper Adams University), Becca Cavill (Boehringer Ingelheim), Stevie Edge-McKee (Farms for City Children), Grace Nugent (De Lacy Executive)
12:45pm Lunch
1:30pm Session 4: ‘Finding Opportunity in Challenges’ – Alice Plunkett
2:30pm Presentation of the Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award - Each member of the advisory panel to introduce one of the finalists and HSBC
3:00pm Session 5: Unlocking Hidden Strengths, Neurodiversity at Work: – Liz Haines, Nuffield
3:30pm Session 6: Inspiring the future of farming: Loretta Holder, SmaXtec
4:00pm Close.
Thank you to our principal event sponsors HSBC & SmaXtec.
