International Livestock Congress

Join global leaders, producers, innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for a powerful one-day conference dedicated to shaping the future of agriculture and agrifood systems.

ILC-Calgary brings together diverse voices from across the value chain to explore bold ideas, practical solutions, and collaborative opportunities that will define the next chapter of Canadian and global agriculture.

For full program details and registration, visit: ilccalgary.ca
 

Stampede Park, BMO Centre, 2nd level, Rooms 209-211

8:30 AM - Registration & Breakfast Networking

9:15 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:25 AM - Bigger Cattle, Bigger Carcasses: How did we get here? - Dr. Jessica Sperber, Merck Animal Health

10:05 AM - The Science Behind Beef's Global Story - Dr. Vaughn Holder, Global Beef Research Director, Alltech

10:45 AM - Coffee & Networking Break

11:00 AM - Managing for Profit: A Ranch Management Systems Approach to the Next Era of Livestock Production - Dr. Rick Machen, Executive Director, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management

11:50 AM - Networking Lunch

12:40 PM - North American Market Outlook - Mike Murphy, Chief Operating Officer, CattleFax

1:35 PM - Beyond Borders: The International Trade Landscape for Livestock -  Pane--Speakers: Carlo Dade, Director, International Policy and New North America Initiative. School of Public Policy, University of Calgary

2:20 PM - Coffee & Networking Break

2:35 PM - The Smart Ranch: How Innovation is Changing the Way Producers Operate - Panel - Speakers TBC

3:25 PM - Closing Remarks

3:30 PM - Conference Concludes

5:30 PM - International Agriculture & Agri-Food Reception

REGISTER HERE

Registration Rates

Early Bird (until June 15, 2026): $200.00 CDN (GST included)

Regular (after May 1, 2026): $250.00 CDN (GST included)

Tables of 6: $1,200.00 CDN (GST included) - To purchase a table, please email agriculture@calgarystampede.com