Social Events
Celebrate with us
Beef Australia 2012 will feature a packed program of social events, providing all parts of community with an opportunity to join in the festivities.
Dine with the movers and shakers
Beef Australia 2012 and its sponsors have prepared a packed program of breakfasts, lunches and dinners for the public to gain insights from some of the industry's leading minds, as well as some of Australia's highest achievers from different walks of life.
Profiles of the keynote speakers will be featured on the Special Guests page here, as they become available.
Tickets for these functions will go on sale in February 16 - click here to purchase your tickets online.
Details of ticketing arrangements for 'aligned events' being held in and around Rockhampton during the week of Beef Australia 2012 are available here.
Social Program Snapshot
| May7 | May 8 | May 9 | May 10 | May 11 | May 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendans College Saddle Bag to Lunch Box Luncheon | Rotary International Breakfast | ‘Secrets to Success: Challenges for the beef industry over the next decade’ Westpac Beef Breakfast | Rural Press Club Breakfast | Suncorp Bank Sportsman’s Lunch | WIN Television Beef Ball |
| Rabobank Beef Industry Awards Dinner | ANZ National Beef Carcase Competition Awards Dinner | Australian Institute of Management Breakfast | UBS Global Economic Outlook Breakfast | NAB Agribusiness Beauty and the Beef Luncheon and Afternoon Tea | |
| Ruralco CRT Australia n Beef Cattle Championships Dinner | Nudgee College Bull-Dust Gala Luncheon | Hats and Heels Cocktails hosted by the RNA Future Directions Committee |
Social Program Details
St Brendan's College Saddle Bag to Lunch Box Luncheon
Date: Monday 7 May 2012
Time: 12pm
Location: Mercure Branded Restaurant, Robert Schwarten Pavilion Indoor
Description: Dust off your boots for a beefing good time and head along to this great luncheon get-together. You will be entertained by guest speakers, meet the new St Brendan's College Principal Nick Scully, and have the opportunity to bid for items at our memorabilia auction. The luncheon is open to all comers, but in particular a great opportunity for St Brendan’s Old Boys, partners and friends to catch up.
Ticket Price: $70
Rabobank Beef Industry Awards Dinner
Date: Monday 7 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Location: Mercure Branded Restaurant, Robert Schwarten Pavilion Indoor
Description: Acknowledging the efforts and achievements of innovators and leaders within the Australian beef industry across the sectors of production, processing, retailing, transport, marketing and R&D, this dinner brings together key players in the industry. The nomination form is available here.
Ticket Price: $130
Ruralco CRT Australian Beef Cattle Championships Dinner
Date: Monday 7 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Location: Cattlemen's Bar & Grill, Walter Pearce Pavilion
Description: Acknowledge the achievements of Commercial Cattle Producers who entered the Ruralco CRT Australian Beef Cattle Championships at Beef Australia 2012. The evening will feature a short performance by country music legend Lee Kernaghan.
Ticket Price: $100
Rotary International Breakfast
Date: Tuesday 8 May 2012
Time: 7am
Location: Ascot Brahman StoneGrill, Cremorne Lawn
Description: Rotary International Breakfast hosted by Rockhampton Sunrise Rotary. The key note speaker will be Co-Chairman of the International Beef Cattle Genetics Conference at Beef 2012, Dr Arthur Rickards. Dr Rickards established the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) in 1970 and built it from a three-person team to a 180-person team on his retirement as Managing Director in July 2011.
Ticket Price: $35
ANZ National Beef Carcase Competition Awards Dinner
Date: Tuesday 8 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Location: Cattlemen's Bar & Grill, Walter Pearce Pavilion
Description: Join competition exhibitors and organisers for this inaugural presentation dinner. The night will include a summary of the competition results, announcement of winners in the various classes, and presentation of awards.
Ticket Price: $100
Westpac Beef Breakfast: ‘Secrets to Success: Challenges for the beef industry over the next decade’
Date: Wednesday 9 May 2012
Time: 7.30am
Location: Mercure Branded Restaurant, Robert Schwarten Pavilion Indoor
Description: An informative breakfast discussing foreseen challenges for the beef industry over the next decade. Guest speakers Zanda McDonald and David Bonfield will discuss the essence of their success as businessmen and men of the land and how these challenges can be overcome.
Ticket Price: $35
Australian Institute of Management Breakfast
Date: Wednesday 9 May 2012
Time: 6.45am
Location: Ascot Brahman StoneGrill, Cremorne Lawn
Description: Keynote speaker Rockhampton’s 2011 Professional Manager of the Year, John Bryant FAIM of Rocky’s Own Transport Company, will present his organisation’s successes through innovation and engagement. Rocky’s Own Transport Co. has grown from a two-person operation in 1985 to today employing 235 people in five locations across Australia. Hear this Rockhampton success story and glean ideas on engaging and rewarding staff, leveraging technology and leading safety compliance.
Ticket Price: $55
Nudgee College Bull-Dust Gala Luncheon
Date: Wednesday 9 May 2012
Time: 12pm
Location: Cattlemen's Bar & Grill, Walter Pearce Pavilion
Description: Hosted by one of the country’s leading Catholic boys boarding schools, St Joseph’s Nudgee College, the Bull-Dust Gala Luncheon brings together a range of high-profile speakers under the leadership of internationally acclaimed poet and MC, Rupert McCall, who will engage and enthral the many guests expected for this celebration of country life. This event is open to all comers, and in particular Nudgee Old Boys, past parents, current families and friends of the wider Nudgee College community.
Ticket Price: $60
Rural Press Club Breakfast
Date: Thursday 10 May 2012
Time: 7am
Location: Mercure Branded Restaurant, Robert Schwarten Pavilion Indoor
Description: The Rural Press Club plays host to a diverse range of guest speakers bringing to the forefront some of the issues that impact on Rural Queensland. The keynote speaker is JBS Australia’s new chief executive officer Andre Nogueira.Mr Nogueira, 42, was the head of corporate banking for the Bank of Brazil in its New York and Sao Paulo offices before joining JBS-USA as chief financial officer. Mr Nogueria comes to Australia on the back of JBS SA reporting strong revenue growth in its US and Australian beef operations in 2011. For the purposes of financial reporting, the Australian operations are combined with the US beef division. US Beef, including Australia, provided revenue of $16.5 billion for the year, an increase of 25.6pc on the previous year.
Ticket Price: $45
UBS Global Economic Outlook Breakfast
Date: Thursday 10 May 2012
Time: 7am
Location: Cattlemen's Bar & Grill, Walter Pearce Pavilion
Description: UBS is pleased to invite you to attend a breakfast presentation by George Boubouras, UBS Head of Investment Strategy, and Alex Persley, UBS Investment Adviser, as they discuss their views on what lies ahead for global markets for 2012 and beyond
Ticket Price: $35
Suncorp Bank Sportsman’s Lunch
Date: Friday 11 May 2012
Time: 12pm
Location: Mercure Branded Restaurant, Robert Schwarten Pavilion Indoor
Description: Rugby League greats gather to create a memorable afternoon of anecdotes, tall stories and tour antics, with football legends Mal Meninga and Steve Walters the keynote speakers.
Ticket Price: $110
NAB Agribusiness Beauty and the Beef Luncheon and Afternoon Tea
Date: Friday 11 May 2012
Time: Luncheon session 12-2.30pm; Afternoon tea session 3.30-5pm
Location: Cattlemen's Bar & Grill, Walter Pearce Pavilion
Description: A fabulous afternoon of fine dining and fantastic entertainment to celebrate women’s achievements. The keynote speakers are Olympian Raelene Boyle and motivational speaker Katrina Goldsworthy.
Ticket Price: $60
Hats and Heels Cocktails
Date: Friday 11 May 2012
Time: 6pm
Location: International Lounge, Centre Ring
Description: A highlight of the social calendar during Beef Australia 2012 will be the Generation Next ‘Hats and Heels’ Cocktail Function hosted by the RNA Future Directions Committee.
Ticket Price: $75
WIN Television Beef Ball
Date: Saturday, 12 May 2012
Time: 6pm pre-dinner drinks; 7pm dinner
Location: Robert Schwarten Pavilion
Description: The Beef Australia 2012 ‘beef ball’ only happens once every three years. A glamorous celebration of the beef industry along with an unforgettable night of fine dining and great entertainment makes this a night not to be missed!
Ticket Price: $175
