Steven Pace
The Cheshire Egg Company
Chris Wright
Head of UK Broilers, Applied Group UK
Dr Jessica Martin
Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Animal Welfare, University of Edinburgh
David Neilson
General Manager for Breeders and Hatcheries at Avara Foods
Young Poultry Person Initiative Launched for 2019
Introducing the EPIC Young Poultry Person Initiative to help those under 40 who may not be able to afford the cost to attend the conference.
Siren Strings
Pre Conference Buffet – World-renowned Siren electric string quartet
Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE
Banquet – Named as the ‘World’s Greatest Living Explorer’
David Buik MBE
International financial commentator
Dr Graeme Dear
Chairman of the British Poultry Council
William Sitwell
Award-winning editor, broadcaster, and writer
Michael Seals MBE, FRAgS
Michael Seals MBE, FRAgS
Dr David Llewellyn
Vice-Chancellor, Harper Adams University
David Brass
Lakes Free Range Egg Co Ltd
Chairman’s Review EPIC 2018
As we start 2019, it is clear that the UK is entering uncharted waters as the Brexit juggernaut rumbles on.
2018 EPIC Conference Speakers
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2018 EPIC Conference Awards
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2018 EPIC Conference Entertainment
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2018 Winner | Jim Wilson
For someone of his age Jim has already dedicated a significant portion of his life to poultry and has accumulated a good level of experience and knowledge.
2018 EPIC Conference
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2018 EPIC Preconference International Buffet and Banquet
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James Corbett
Managing Director Ridgeway Food Group
Shraddha Kaul
Public Affairs and Public Relations Manager at the British Poultry Council
2017 Presentations
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2017 Winner | Dr Jessica Martin
This year’s competition – now into its sixth year – attracted four very high calibre candidates, who had the judges scratching their heads for some considerable time.
2017 EPIC Conference Banquet
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2017 EPIC Conference Afternoon Session
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2017 EPIC Conference Morning Session
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2017 Preconference Buffet
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2017 Golf Competition Gallery
Carden Park Golf and Country Club
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2010 to Present Day
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2000 to 2009
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1990 to 1999
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1970 to 1979
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1960 to 1969
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1900 to 1949
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Chairman’s Review 2016
It is gratifying that last years conference was able to live up to its billing – 2016 was indeed a truly epic EPIC conference!
Lifetime Achievement Award – Derek Kelly
EPIC lifetime achievement award given to celebrate the 50th Anniversary
Gary Ford
NFU Chief Poultry Adviser
History Introduction
Last updated 6th April 2017
Smuggled stock blossoms from vacuum flask
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Poultry World celebrates UK Broiler Industry Silver Jubilee
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Libby Harrison
Southwell Minster Poultry Services
Jerry Glover
Elanco Animal Health, NOAH.
Philip Clarke
Executive Editor News and Business – Farmers Weekly.
John Cessford
EPIC Organising Committee member
Stephen Lister
EPIC Organising Committee Chairman
Howard Birley
Conference Organiser and Organising Committee Secretary.