**Denver, CO will be on Mountain Time. All times listed are MT**
Monday April 9, 2018
12:00 PM-7:00 PM
Registration Opens
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
NIAA Council Leaders Briefing
Tuesday
April 10, 2018
6:45 AM-5:00 PM
Registration Opens
7:00 AM-8:15 AM
Continental Breakfast - Sunrise Discussion with Millennial Minds
Traceability Talk: Exploring Traceability with a future CEO, Lawyer, Doctor, and Veterinarian
Who will influence the next generation of agriculture law/regulations? Consumer behavior? Business trends? Food safety and animal health procedures? Millennial's of course! A panel of bright millennial minds will explore traceability, from fear to freedom to operate, and offer valuable guidance to the industry from the perspective of the largest generation of our time.
8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Keynote Session I
Keynote Address
ADT and The Future
Mr. Gregory Ibach, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, USDA
Traceability: How to Leverage the Lessons from Others
Mr. Brian Sterling - Founder & President, SCS Consulting
Overview of the Canadian Traceability Administration
Ms. Anne Brunet-Burgess, General Manager, Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Transforming Food Supply with Blockchain
Nigel Gopie, PhD, Marketing Leader, IBM Food Trust, IBM Blockchain
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Networking Break / Technology Showcase
12:00 PM-12:45 PM
NIAA Annual (NEW) Membership Meeting (Members Only - Boxed Lunch)
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Committee / Council Meetings and Technology Showcase
Global Animal Health and Emerging Disease Council (Agenda)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
NIAA Awards Reception
Wednesday
April 11, 2018
7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Registration Opens
7:00 AM-7:50 AM
U.S. Animal Health Association District at Large
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast - Sunrise Discussion with Millennial Minds
In-Depth with Nigel Gopie, PhD
An Interactive Hour with Dr. Gopie, IBM Blockchain
A diverse group of Colorado college students will join Dr. Gopie for a conversation exploring friction points between technology and agriculture, and what it will take to shape new frontiers in traceability.
9:15 AM-11:15 AM
Council Meetings and Technology Showcase Hours (Refreshments Available)
Animal ID and Information Systems Council (Agenda)
Food Security, Regulatory and Trade Council (Agenda)
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Pick up Lunch (on your own) - Join us in the Technology Showcase
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Keynote Session II
One Health, Traceability and Emerging Technologies
Mr. Thomas A. Burke, Food Traceability Scientist, Global Food Traceability Center, Institute of Food Technologists
Traceability in an International Context
Mr. Thad Lively - Senior Vice President, Trade Access, U.S. Meat Export Federation
The Role of Traceability in Branded Beef
Mr. Mark McCully - Vice President, Production, Certified Angus Beef
The Intersection Between Traceability and Sustainability
Greg Thoma, PhD - University of Arkansas, College of Engineering
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
National Assembly - State Animal Health Officials Meeting
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
NIAA Board of Directors and Committee/Council Leadership Meeting
Thursday
April 12, 2018
Traceability and the Real World - Interactive Workshop
6:45 AM-12:00 PM
Registration Opens
7:00 AM-8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM-8:15 AM
Introduction and 'Call to Action'
Mr. Glenn Fischer - President, Allflex USA, Inc
8:15 AM-9:00 AM
Moderator: Mr. Glenn Fischer
A Glance Back - Lessons Learned That May Support Future Traceability Decisions
Mr. Neil Hammerschmidt - Former USDA Animal Traceability Program Manager
The Evolution of the National ID and Traceability Program in Canada
Ms. Julie Stitt - Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (Retired)
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Cattle Traceability Working Group Update
Tony Forshey, DVM - State Veterinarian, Ohio Department of Agriculture
Nevil Speer, PhD - Vice President, U.S. Operations, AgriClear
Mr. Glenn Fischer - President, Allflex USA, Inc.
10:00 AM-10:15 AM
Networking Break / Technology Showcase
10:15 AM-11:15 AM
Moderator: Mr. Joe Leathers - General Manager, 6666 Ranch
Working Session: Action Items and Next Steps
11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Industry Perspective on Traceability - A Panel Discussion
Moderator: Mr. Glenn Fischer
Mr. Chuck Adami - President & CEO, Equity Cooperative Livestock Association
Mr. Jim Lovell - Cattle Procurement, Bartlett Cattle Company
Ms. Maureen Phelon - Manager, Dairy ID Programs, Holstein Association, USA
Myriah Johnson, PhD - Agricultural Economics Consultant, Noble Research Institute
12:15 PM-1:30 PM
Box Lunch Provided: Join Us at the Technology Showcase
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Canadian Industry Perspective -
Toward a Workable Cattle Tracking System
Introduction: Ms. Chelsea Good, J.D. - Livestock Marketing Association
Mr. Ken Perlich - Perlich Brothers Auction Market, Ltd.
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Data Management: a Regulatory, Industry and Producer Panel
Moderator: Ms. Kathryn Britton - Senior Director, Where Food Comes From
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