Social events
Networking and relationship building are central to NBRUC’s mission of advancing the northern Australia beef industry. We have carefully planned fun and engaging social gatherings throughout the conference to help you connect with industry colleagues and build lasting professional relationships in a relaxed atmosphere.
Welcome Reception
Launch your NBRUC 2026 experience at our signature NBRUC Welcome Reception. Connect with fellow beef producers, researchers, and industry professionals while enjoying complimentary drinks and regional cuisine in Brisbane’s welcoming atmosphere.
Meat & Livestock Australia’s Beef Industry Breakfast
Connect with northern Australia beef industry leaders and NABRC representatives over breakfast for dynamic discussions on current challenges, research priorities, and policy developments driving the future of northern Australian beef production.
Conference Dinner and Awards Night
NBRUC’s premier celebration honouring excellence in northern beef research and innovation. Join colleagues for an evening of recognition, entertainment, and networking featuring the presentation of the prestigious NABRC Medals and acknowledgement of outstanding contributions to the northern beef industry.
Closing Drinks
Join us to close out your NBRUC 2026 experience, enjoy refreshments and take advantage of your last opportunity to connect with fellow attendees at this year’s conference.
Full event details will be available soon.
Networking and relationship building are central to NABRC’s mission of advancing the northern Australia beef industry. We have carefully planned fun and engaging social gatherings throughout the conference to help you connect with industry colleagues and build lasting professional relationships in a relaxed atmosphere.
You can sign up for these events during the registration process. If you have already registered and would like to attend a social event, please email the conference organisers at nbruc@expertevents.com.au.
Welcome Reception
Launch your NBRUC 2026 experience at our signature Welcome Reception, A Celebration of Beef, proudly sponsored by Lallemand. MLA’s Corporate Chef, Sam Burke, will collaborate with the voco culinary team to showcase and serve an exciting beef canapé menu, setting the scene for an engaging and memorable start to the conference.
Cost: Included in the full conference registration fee
Meat & Livestock Australia’s Beef Industry Breakfast: Grazing around the tree of life
Connect with northern Australia beef industry leaders and NABRC representatives over breakfast for dynamic discussions on current challenges, research priorities, driving the future of northern Australian beef production.
Cost: No charge (note: tickets are limited)
Conference Dinner and NABRC Medals
NBRUC’s premier celebration honouring excellence in northern beef research and innovation. Join colleagues for an evening of recognition, entertainment, and networking, featuring the presentation of the prestigious NABRC Medals and acknowledgement of outstanding contributions to the northern beef industry. The Organising Committee is delighted to once again welcome our all-time favourite MC, Jean Kittson, who will undoubtedly ensure an engaging and memorable evening.
Cost: Included in the full conference registration fee
Closing Drinks
Northern Beef Olympics: After-Hours
Limber up for Brisbane 2032 and enjoy a podium-worthy wind-down. Come solo or rally a team — and show us your best Olympic-themed outfits!
Date: Thursday 12 March 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: voco Brisbane City Centre
Cost: Included in the full conference registration fee
Day delegates/Additional guests: $95 per person