Conference Programme
Discover more about each of the incredible speakers on this programme via the link below.
Meet the speakersSunday 19 April
10:00 – 11:30 Badge collection opens – Main Hotel Lobby, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
13:30 – 16:30 Badge collection re-opens – Main Hotel Lobby, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
17:00 Welcome Reception – Palace of Culture & Science, Warsaw
Reunite with industry friends and colleagues in one of Warsaw’s most iconic buildings – the Palace of Culture and Science. This drinks reception marks the start of the conference and sets the stage for critical conversations in the heart of Europe.
20:00 Free evening
Monday 20 April
08:00 Badge collection opens – Ballroom Foyer, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
09:00 Official conference opening – Ballroom, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
09:15 Conference Session | Navigating Today’s Global Market
Eggs Market: Current Situation and Trends
Dr Magdalena Kowalewska, Director of Food & Agri Sector Analyses Bureau, BNP Paribas Bank Polska, Poland
10:00 Coffee – Ballroom Foyer, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
10:45 Conference Session | Feeding Laying Hens: Strategies for Modern Egg Production
Sustainable Nutrition: Gut Health Factor
Dr Ovsanna Mikhaylovskaya, Independent Poultry Consultant, Latvia
Extended Laying Cycles: Feeding for Lifetime Performance
Vitor Arantes, Global Product Manager, Hy-Line International, United States
Dr Lieske van Eck, Senior Poultry Scientist, Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health, Netherlands
12:00 Lunch – Kitchen Gallery, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
14:00 Conference Session | Global Feed Grain Outlook
Nan-Dirk Mulder, Senior Global Specialist Animal Protein, Rabobank, Netherlands
14:45 Coffee – Ballroom Foyer, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
15:15 Conference Session | Standing Out in the Egg Market: Branding, Innovation & Consumer Connection
Toms Auškāps, Head of Communications and Strategic Development, Balticovo, Latvia
Margaret Hudson, President & CEO, Burnbrae Farms, Canada
Jordi Mas, Managing Director, Álvarez Camacho, Spain
Edyta Janeczek, General Director, Oldar Group, Poland
16:30 Conference sessions end
16:30 Drinks Reception – Ballroom Foyer, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
After the first day of conference sessions, delegates came together for a relaxed drinks reception and an opportunity to connect with peers.
18:30 Free evening
Tuesday 21 April
08:30 Badge collection opens – Ballroom Foyer, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
09:00 Conference Session | HPAI Progress, Perspectives and Pathways to Vaccination – Part 1 – Ballroom, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
Global HPAI Overview
Ben Dellaert, Chair, WEO AI Global Expert Group, & Director, AVINED, Netherlands
Journey to Vaccination: What’s happening around the world?
Dr Olivier Espeisse, HPAI Consultant, WEO, & Chairman, IABS, France
Latest on HPAI Vaccination in France
Marie Laborde, Deputy Director, Interprofessional Committee for Foie Gras Ducks and Geese (CIFOG), France
10:10 Coffee – Ballroom Foyer, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
10:50 Conference Session | HPAI Progress, Perspectives and Pathways to Vaccination – Part 2
US Egg Industry Proposal for HPAI Vaccination in Layers
Dr Mickey Rubin, Vice President Public Affairs, American Egg Board, United States
Producer Perspectives
Karen Campbell, Director, Glenrath Farms, UK
Bryce McCory, Emerging Leaders Program, Rose Acre Farms, United States
12:00 Lunch – Kitchen Gallery, Sofitel Hotel, Warsaw
14:00 Conference Session | Today’s Food Trends & the Future of Eggs
What are the consumer health & nutrition trends that will drive future growth for eggs?
Julian Mellentin, Director & Founder, New Nutrition Business, UK
15:15 Conference sessions end
18:00 Closing Celebration – Sofitel Victoria, Warsaw
As the conference comes to a close, celebrate until late with fellow delegates and companions! This memorable event offers the opportunity for you to enjoy a special dinner and live entertainment while reflecting on the insights gained and connections made during the last few days.
