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Monday, April 27, 2009
 KEYNOTE
SPEAKER - MICHAEL S. STEELE - 10:00-11:15am
Michael S. Steele, newly elected Chairman of the
Republican National Committee and former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
will present the audience with his keynote address. Mr. Steele’s
combination of political and business experience has guided organizations
through interrelated legal, business, and political issues affecting their
operations.
A self-described Lincoln Republican,
Michael S. Steele earned a place in history in 2003 when he became the
first African-American elected to statewide office in Maryland. His
experience as a successful elected conservative Republican
African-American and his engaging speaking style has launched him into
national prominence. His first major exposure was during an appearance at
the 2004 Republican National Convention.
 FEATURED
SPEAKER - DAN MITCHELL - 8:30-9:45am
Politics and the Economy
Politics and the economy have been intertwined in the past
year in a way not seen since the Great Depression. Given current economic
conditions, and the recent election of Barack Obama as President of the
United States, what can the food industry expect in the coming years
ahead? Dan Mitchell, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute, a libertarian
think tank headquartered in Washington D.C., will share with us his
thoughts and expert analysis of these current and changing events.
GOLF - 12:00pm - Meet at
the Tour Lobby, Level 1
The Las Vegas National
“The National” has a long history in the Las
Vegas Valley. Just after completion in 1961, The National, then called the
Stardust Country Club, hosted its first professional golf event, the LPGA
Championship. From that date forward history was made. The layout,
designed by Bert Stamps, is traditional in design and even today is a
challenge for the best of players. The National has become a landmark over
the last 50 years. The course is a par 71 and 6,750 yards. Cost: $180
Urner Barry hosted cocktail party
- 7:00-8:00pm
Urner Barry hosted dinner and
awards ceremony 8:00-10:00pm
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Tuesday,
April 28, 2009
Joint Sessions
Global Consumer Trends - 8:30-10:45am
Todd Hale, Senior Vice President, Consumer & Shopper
Insights, The Nielsen Company will provide an insightful view of consumer
trends in the retail industry, particularly as it relates to the current
economic conditions. In a time when foodservice sales have declined, what
have retailers done to capitalize on this situation? Are retail sales up,
down or sideways particularly for eggs and poultry? Where does prepared
foods fall into the spectrum? In a world that has grown increasingly
complex for buyers and sellers in the food industry, providing clarity and
real insight into retail trends has never been more important. Following
Mr. Hale’s talk, he and John T. Derderian, Principal, Managing Director,
Consumer Comprehension, LLC and former Executive Vice President, Business
Strategy and Marketing for Pathmark Stores, along with David Palmer,
Restaurant Analyst for UBS, will bring unparalleled experience and
knowledge to the conference by helping attendees boost volume and sales
dollars while gaining critical understanding of current consumer trends.
It’s a Small World after
All - Export Round Table - 10:45am - 12:00pm
Attendees will benefit from years of hands-on experience as
presenters engage in open dialogue regarding the world’s current export
situation for poultry and eggs and the obstacles that lie ahead. Urner
Barry is honored to have USAPEEC, Greg Tyler; AJC
International’s Regional Product Manager-North America Thierry Murad;
Dolphin Shipping & Trading President, Charles Joyner; and Butterball
LLC's Joel Coleman to help educate attendees on the issues, opportunities and
challenges confronting U.S. poultry and egg exports.
Spouses’ Program
Group Paella Cooking Demonstration
Class and Luncheon - 11:30am-2:30pm - Meet at the Fashion Show Mall
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon as we learn
to cook the perfect paella at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba located in the Fashion Show
Mall. While learning to cook this traditional Spanish dish, you will enjoy
tapas, a five-course lunch and wine tasting. You will also receive a
paella cookbook. The cost to attend the program is $35.
Egg Sessions
Proposition 2 - 1:00-2:30pm
The passage of Proposition 2 in California has the
potential of changing the look of the U.S. shell egg industry in a
substantive way well into the future. What does Prop 2 truly mean for cage
production in California? What has cage/cage-free regulations in Europe
meant to production there? Will production in other states be affected?
Our panel of expert advisors will analyze the issues. Panel members will
include David Radlo, Radlo Foods, Julian Madeley, Director General, The
International Egg Commission, Don Bell, University of California and
Debbie Murdock, Pacific Egg & Poultry Association.
CattleFax – Grain Outlook -
2:45-3:15pm
Mike Miller is chief operating officer and has 10 years
experience with CattleFax. How will the Obama administration address
ethanol policy? Mr. Miller will give his analysis and observations on the
corn and soybean meal markets.
“If you want to be incredible, eat incredible” -
3:15-4:00pm
The new American Egg Board 2009 campaign will be presented
for the first time by Joanne Ivy, President and CEO of the American Egg
Board.
Reporter Market Synopsis -
4:00-5:00pm
Calendar year 2008 set records for economic
performance of the egg industry all across the country. Greg, Randy and
Rick will review the shell egg and egg products markets for 2008, and also
for year-to-date 2009, as well as applicable USDA (and other) statistics
which are pertinent to the market and, thereafter, take the opportunity to
entertain any questions.
Poultry Sessions
CattleFax – Poultry Outlook - 1:00-2:15pm
Mike Miller is chief operating officer and has 10 years
experience with Cattle-Fax. Attend his presentation and come away with a
better understanding of the perils facing the poultry and red meat
sectors. See how recent higher input costs and other elements might be
affecting your business.
State of the Poultry
Affairs - 2:30-3:30pm
Sanderson Farms, President and COO, Lampkin
Butts and National Turkey Federation, Joel Brandenberger will address the
state of the poultry industry; its successes, opportunities and issues
confronting them in 2009 and beyond.
Urner Barry hosted closing
cocktail party - 5:30-7:00pm
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