Women in Dairy Conference 2025 - Voices, Views & Virtual Tools

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

✨Aisling Downey - SmaXtec Sales Manager, will share cutting-edge insights into dairy health monitoring technology from within the cow, as well as innovative approaches to herd health management.

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.

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.

Programme

9:15am Registration (with refreshments and networking)

10:00am Welcome address – Andy Hipwell, HSBC

10:20am Session 1: ‘Know Your People, Grow Your Farm’ – Hannah Batty

11:00am Session 2: ‘Every day’s a school day’ – Rebecca Wilson

11:30am Coffee break

12:00noon Boehringer Ingelheim Panel Discussion: ‘Moo-ving in the Right Direction on Labour’

Kate Robinson (Harper Adams University), Becca Cavill (Boehringer Ingelheim), Stevie Edge-McKee (Farms for City Children), Grace Nugent (De Lacy Executive)

13:00pm Lunch

13:50pm Session 4: ‘Finding Opportunity in Challenges’ – Alice Plunkett

14:30pm Presentation of the Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award - Each member of the advisory panel to introduce one of the finalists and HSBC

15:00pm Session 5: ‘Unlocking Hidden Strengths, Neurodiversity at Work’: – Liz Haines, Nuffield

15:30pm Session 6: ‘Empowering the future of Agriculture’: Aisling Downing, SmaXtec

16:00pm Close.

Thank you to our principal event sponsors HSBC & SmaXtec.