2026 Conference Programme
Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd November 2026
Please be aware this is the current conference programme running order, but it is subject to change with further amendments to be made throughout the year.
Sunday 1st November 2026
18:00 - 19:00 - Pre-Conference Drinks Reception
Sponsored by Aviagen
19:00 for 19:15 - Pre-Conference Informal Carvery
Welcome – MC Paul Kelly – MD Kelly Turkey Farms Ltd
19:30 - Tom Bradshaw
President, National Farmers Union – Read Bio.
Monday 2nd November 2026
EPIC 2026 Conference Theme:
Feeding the Nation – Our Role Today, Our Reputation Tomorrow’
Feeding the Nation – Our Role Today, Our Reputation Tomorrow’
Morning Session
09:15 - 09:35 - Nick Allen
Chief Executive, British Egg Industry Council – LinkedIn
09:35 - 09:55 - Richard Griffiths
09:55 - 10:25 - Minister of State
Subject to Parliamentary business.
10:25 - 10:55 - Morning Coffee
Sponsored by Hubbard
10:55 - 11:25 - Julie Buech
Rabobank – GLP-1 weight reduction medication, covering the trends and implications for the egg and poultry sectors – LinkedIn
11:25 - 11:55 - Fabio Brancher
11:55 - 12:25 - John Alistair Clarke
Geo-Political Influences for the Poultry Sector – Read Bio.
12:25 - 12:45 - Q&A Panel Discussion
- Julie Buech
- Fabio Brancher
- John Alistair Clarke
- Nick Allen
- Richard Griffiths
12:45 - 14:15 - Lunch
Afternoon Session
14:15 - 15:15 - The Derek Kelly, Future Leaders Discussion
Moderator: Chloe Ryan
5 minute intros, followed by 40 minute discussion.
Daniel Ashley
GB Hatcheries Manager | Pilgrim’s Europe – Read Bio
Ryan Dakin
Young Egg Producer & NFU Poultry Board Member, Cheshire – Read Bio
Will Oliver
Broiler Producer, Midlands – Read Bio
Heather Elven (BHWT)
Poultry vet and communications lead, with a strong focus on avian influenza awareness and education – Read Bio
15:15 - 15:45 - Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by Hubbard
16:45 - Conference Wrap-up / Summary
Aimee Mahony – Chief Poultry Advisor, NFU | Conference Chair. Read Biog
Evening Events
18:30 - 19:30 - Pre Banquet Drinks Reception
Sponsored by Innovad Group
19:45 - Banquet & Awards
MD | Kelly Turkey Farms Ltd – Read Bio
After Dinner Speaker
Sponsored by Elanco
Entertainment: Nick Hewer
Nick Hewer is one of Britain’s best-known business broadcasters, best remembered as Lord Alan Sugar’s dry-witted adviser on BBC One’s The Apprentice and as the former host of Channel 4’s Countdown.
Today, Nick is a popular awards host, business speaker and after-dinner speaker, combining sharp insight, warm storytelling and his trademark sardonic humour to entertain audiences with tales from business and broadcasting. Read Bio.
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2026 EVENT PLATINUM SPONSORS:
EPIC is most grateful for the continuing generous support all our sponsors.
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