The Australian Poll Dorset Association invites members, breeders and industry partners to join us for the 2026 National Poll Dorset Conference, proudly hosted in the Albury–Wagga Wagga region.

This flagship national gathering will bring together breeders from across Australia for three days of connection, learning, leadership and fellowship — focused on strengthening our breed and uniting our community.

📍 Conference Venues

  • The Range Function Centre, Wagga Wagga

  • Wagga Wagga RSL

  • Sportsman Club Hotel

📅 Conference Program Highlights

Sunday 22 February

4.30pm – Welcome Meet & Greet
Barefoot Bowls
📍 Wagga Wagga RSL

A relaxed evening to kick off the conference and catch up with fellow breeders.

Monday 23 February – Conference Day & Gala Dinner

📍 The Range Function Centre

7.30am – 8.00am
Registrations Open

8.15am – 10.00am

  • Ben Percy – Ag Insights

  • Troy Constance – Sprout Ag

10.00am – 10.30am
Morning Tea

10.30am – 12.00pm

  • Erica Halliday – Ben Nevis Angus

  • Tom Hawkins – Nutrien Ag Solutions

12.00pm – 1.00pm
Lunch

1.00pm – 3.00pm

  • Peta Bradley – Sheep Genetics

  • Angus Gidley-Baird – Rabobank

  • Greg Sawyer – Neogen

3.00pm – 3.30pm
Afternoon Tea

3.30pm – 4.00pm

  • Mark Ferguson – neXtgen Agri

Conference Gala Dinner

6.00pm – 10.00pm
📍 The Range Function Centre

Enjoy a spectacular three-course dinner, live music and special guest AFL legend Tom Hawkins.

Tuesday 24 February – Conference & Forum

📍 The Range Function Centre

8.00am – 10.30am

  • Mark Ferguson – neXtgen Agri

  • Craig Riley – TAFE NSW

10.30am – 11.00am
Morning Tea

11.00am – 12.45pm

  • Josephine Cox – AuctionsPlus

  • Heidi Wright – Wright Social

  • Emily Hurst – Branded Ag

12.45pm – 1.45pm
Lunch

1.45pm – 3.00pm

  • Mark Inglis – Thomas Foods International

  • Dan Roe – Shearwell

3.00pm – 3.30pm
Board Forum

4.00pm onwards – After Party
📍 Sportsman Club Hotel

🎯 Why Attend?

✔ National breed unity
✔ Leading industry speakers
✔ Practical production insights
✔ Market intelligence
✔ Fellowship and connection
✔ Celebration of Poll Dorset excellence

This conference is about bringing our breeders together, sharing knowledge, strengthening relationships and shaping the future of the Poll Dorset breed in Australia.

🎟 Book Your Tickets Now

Places are limited and demand is strong. Secure your seat today.

👉 Book here:
https://polldorset.org.au/events/national-poll-dorset-conference-2026

We look forward to welcoming you to Wagga Wagga in February for an outstanding national gathering of Poll Dorset breeders.

Unite. Breed. Succeed.