13:00 Registration Opens in Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel Lobby

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18:00 Chairman's Welcome Reception

Tim Lambert, IEC Chairman invites you to join him for a Welcome Reception being held at the famous La Rascasse Bar on the last corner of the Monaco Grand Prix track. This 2 hour reception offers delegates a great opportunity to forge new business relationships and catch up with old friends.

Final return coach to Le Meridien Beach Plaza at 20:30

09:00 Monday Conference Sessions

Atlantique Room, Level 2

09:10 Conference Session: Contemporary Retail Focus

'The changing face of retail'
Simon Wainwright, The Institute of Grocery Distribution, UK    

'Noble Foods; Hero-ing the humble egg in a rapidly changing UK market!'
Veli Moluluo, Noble Foods, UK

10:40 Coffee

11:20 Conference Session: Feed Focus

'The role of  soybean on the sustainability of the feed industry'
Professor Robert Easter, University of Illinois, USA

'Layer dietary protein – where next?'
Steve Pritchard, Premier Nutrition, UK

12:20 Lunch

Mediterranee Room, Ground floor

14:00 Conference Session: The Future of Global Layer Housing

'Uniting an industry'
Suresh Chitturi, IEC Vice Chairman, India

'Global housing standards for all?'
Michael David, International Animal Health Standards, USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services, USA

14:50 Coffee

15:30 Conference Session: Implementing Sustainable Values in your Business

'Future farm standards'
Tim Lambert, IEC Chairman, Canada

'Value-based culture - The key to corporate sustainability'
Jackie Handy, Runway Global Ltd, UK

16:35 Networking Reception

Delegates are invited to a networking drinks reception following the end of the conference sessions

Atlantique Foyer and Terrace, Level 2

09:00 Extraordinary Meeting of the IEC General Assembly

All Welcome
Atlantique Room, Level 2

09:15 Tuesday Conference Sessions

'Dynamics and changing patterns of global egg trade between 2006 and 2016'
Professor Hans-Wilhelm Windhorst, IEC Statistical Analyst, Germany

'Brexit - Impact on global business'
Professor Trevor Williams, University of Derby, UK

'Brexit - Impact on egg Processing'
Henrik Pedersen, EPI Chairman, Denmark

10:45 Coffee

11:25 IEF Update

11:35 Conference Session: EPI

'Unreplaceable eggs: there is no substitute'
Carlos Saviani, USA

12:20 Lunch

Mediterranee Room, Ground floor

14:00 Conference Session: Protecting your Business from Avian Disease

'Avian Influenza update'
Dr Alejandro Thiermann, OIE, France

'Biosecurity case study'
Ross Dean, Versova, USA

'The role of vaccination in the fight against Avian Influenza'
Dr Gwenaelle Dauphin, Ceva, France

15:35 Closing Comments from the IEC Chairman

Atlantique Room, Level 2

15:45 Coffee and Networking

Atlantique Foyer and Terrace, Level 2

19:00 Informal Dinner and Band

Delegates are invited to an informal dinner on the last day of conference.
Mediterranee Room, Ground Floor