Go Beyond at the 2027 Semex Conference
The date is set for the 2027 Semex International Dairy Conference, titled Go Beyond. In its familiar home of The Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow, the Conference will take place between the 10th and 12th January 2027.
The Semex Conference promises to bring together those that Go beyond the everyday norm, those who make change, make noise and make a difference. In an industry that continually goes beyond what is asked of it, delegates will hear from a speaker line-up that goes beyond to innovate, bring fresh ideas and solutions to the sector. Once again, we look forward to welcoming a fantastic line-up of speakers and delegates to Glasgow where delegates will be encouraged to go beyond their farm gate and embrace the future.
Save the date to join Semex in Glasgow in January 2027
Introducing our Conference Chair...
Hugh Pocock, CEO Cultura Connect
Hugh Pocock was raised on his grandparent’s dairy farm in Shropshire, and this upbringing together with his studies at Harper Adams University cemented Hugh’s lifelong passion for agriculture.
Following a 16-year tenure at Cogent Breeding, Hugh launched Cultura Connect, building a global brand in international recruitment. With a network that spans the agriculture, agrifood and agtech sectors, Hugh is driven by connecting elite talent with forward-thinking organisations across the world.
Hugh’s own farming enterprise, where he breeds Polled Dorset Sheep, Hereford and Wagyu cattle, reflects his commitment to the link between premium British livestock production and international genetic standards.
Our speaker line up for 2027...
Chris Walkland
UK Journalist & Market Analyst
"As ever it's a huge privilege to speak at the Semex International Dairy Conference and to be part of one of the industry's great get-togethers for knowledge exchange, for networking and to simply celebrate. The 2027 conference will be my ninth in a row as speaker, and every year the event seems to get better and better. I am looking forward to speaking and learning from all the other speakers and delegates who contribute to making the conference excel. Last year, I predicted a significant and sustained downturn for the industry and next year I'm looking forward to predicting a significant and sustained upturn. We're certainly going to need it."
Specialising in the dairy sector for over 26 years, Chris has commented on all aspects of the dairy supply chain from primary production down on the farm, through economics and politics at processor level. Chris writes the fortnightly dairy report for The Provision Trade Federation, and a monthly column for British Dairying and is “everybody’s favourite dairy market analyst” with his regular contribution on the Kite Podcast.
