Program & Speakers
Conference Theme
The 2024 theme of the conference is "Better Beef Business". KPCA is dedicated to enhancing the beef industry through sustainable practices, technological innovation, and a focus on quality assurance. Attendees will explore market trends, consumer preferences, and global perspectives, with the aim of growing collaboration, knowledge sharing, and encouraging positive changes that contribute to a more sustainable, efficient and well-informed beef industry.
Social Program
Wednesday 30th October
Grundfos Solor Solutions Workshop BBQ dinner and drinks
Complimentary for conference ticket holders - registration required.
Join Grundfos for a casual workshop and BBQ dinner, where you can grab a beer, enjoy some great food, and learn about their cutting-edge solar solutions. From Solar Connect and the expanded SQ Flex range to the versatile Grundfos RSI—you’ll discover how to power your pump from any source.
Get hands-on with their latest innovation, the CU202 solar controller.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with the Grundfos team, and enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow delegates!
Wednesday 30th October
Grundfos Solor Solutions Workshop BBQ dinner and drinks
Grundfos Solor Solutions Workshop BBQ dinner and drinks
Complimentary for conference ticket holders - registration required.
Join Grundfos for a casual workshop and BBQ dinner, where you can grab a beer, enjoy some great food, and learn about their cutting-edge solar solutions. From Solar Connect and the expanded SQ Flex range to the versatile Grundfos RSI—you’ll discover how to power your pump from any source.
Get hands-on with their latest innovation, the CU202 solar controller.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with the Grundfos team, and enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow delegates!
Thursday 31st October
Workshop 1: Carbon Forum
Workshop 2: Beef Connectors
Elders Ladies Lunch
Ladies of the Pilbara and beyond, it’s that time of year again. Dust off that special dress and find some shoes your toes can be painted for! The Elders Ladies Lunch is back, and we're thrilled to invite you to join us at the renowned Luce Bar e Cibo restaurant within the Karratha International Hotel. It promises to be an afternoon brimming with laughter, champagne, inspiring guest speakers, and fantastic raffle prizes! Elders and the KPCA team are excited to see you all at this unforgettable event!
Polly Hohn
Intuitive Mindset CoachAs an Intuitive Mindset Coach, Polly’s drive is to help those who have a desire for so much more, to activate their state of abundance. She teaches how to transform one’s life experience by first mastering their thoughts. She will guide you to through the essential steps of transforming their mindset, embracing their goals, and creating lasting success.
Lakeside Minerals Livestock Long Lunch
Lakeside Minerals Livestock would like to extend a warm invitation to join them at the iconic North West Brewing Company in Karratha for a relaxed afternoon of networking. This event is open to everyone and coincides with the popular 'Ladies Lunch,' offering a fantastic opportunity to indulge in a brewery tour and beer paddle tasting experience showcasing Karratha's finest ales. Prepare for an afternoon filled with engaging conversations in a vibrant atmosphere. We hope to see you there!
Dr Campbell Costello
Senior Veterinarian & Pilot, Outback & Airborne Veterinary Services
Dr Campbell Costello BVSc, was born and raised on his family's cattle stations near Charters Towers and is an alumni of the 2010 inaugural year of veterinary science from James Cook University, Townsville. Dr Costello has worked throughout Australia and abroad in some challenging deployments. Dr Costello rode a horse across Mongolia and successfully completed the 2012 Mongol Derby, walked the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan to document Snow Leopards, rode horses across Argentina to map out the course for the inaugural "Gaucho Derby", worked in Africa on wildlife and anti-poaching projects, was an Airborne Veterinarian in Alaska for the Iditarod Sled Race, was station manager and head veterinarian of a cattle station in Kazakhstan, and has worked on livestock projects in Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Philippines, China, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Mongolia to name a few.
Dr Costello has combined his love and family legacy for bush aviation with Veterinary Science and is passionate about developing portable laboratory diagnostics that can provide reliable, quick results in the field, whilst withstanding the harsh conditions of Outback Australia, the highveld of South Africa, or the Mongolian and Kazakh steppe.
Watertorque Welcome Function
Watertorque invite you to join them once again of the KPCA Conference annual Welcome Drinks at the Karratha Country Club.
Friday 1st November
Red Range Stock Supplements Gala Dinner
Join us at the Red Range Stock Supplements Gala Dinner at the Red Earth Arts Precinct, for a night of celebration, reflection, and connection. It’s that time of year to come together and celebrate everything we love about the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. For your enjoyment and back by popular demand, our charismatic MC and incredible Auctioneer, Tiny Holly, is back!
Once again, we are pleased to have our main course provided by Harvest Road Beef. This event is anticipated to sell out quickly, so secure your tickets to avoid missing out on the industry night of the year.
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ABOUT KPCA
The KPCA is a not for profit industry development and advocacy body that represents a diverse range of producers with, on a cumulative basis, significant pastoral land holdings across the Kimberley and Pilbara and into the Gascoyne region of WA. The membership base is also inclusive of Aboriginal producers and a number of related businesses servicing the industry.