AMA Events

Animal Health Insight 2026

🗓️Thursday 17 September, 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

📍11 Jamison Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Get ready to dive deep into the future of animal health at Animal Health Insight 2026 – it’s going to be pawsitively enlightening!

From Insight to Impact: Exploring Australia’s Animal Health Future

Animal Health Insight 2026 is once again bringing together experts, researchers, and industry leaders to provide groundbreaking insights into market and trade landscapes, emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and the future of animal healthcare. From global market pressures and emerging disease risks to AI, One Health and social licence, this year’s program explores how smart decisions today protect animal health now and enable a resilient, sustainable future.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, network with peers, and explore innovative solutions shaping the industry. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge or connect with leaders in the field, Animal Health Insight 2026 is an event not to be missed.

Pricing

Event Pricing

  • AMA Member – Individual AUD$400
  • AMA Non-member – Individual AUD$800
  • AMA Member – Table (8 people) AUD $3,000

SPEAKERS

Andrew Henderson – Agsecure

Andrew Henderson is a leading strategic policy specialist with a passion for building the sustainability and prosperity of rural and regional Australia and enhancing the recognition of its role in the economy and its place in national security.

Katherine Teh

Katherine Teh has specialised in working with management to drive sustainable development outcomes that have societal support for three decades. The key to achieving societal alignment is creating shared understanding of the risks and opportunities we face so we can agree on a common vision, change agenda and implementation program.

Dr Richard Bradhurst

Dr Richard Bradhurst is Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow in Biosecurity at the University of Melbourne. He is a Chief Investigator in the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) and the Centre for Environmental and Economic Research (CEER).

Dr Amalie Dyda – University of Queensland

Dr Dyda will present on how to use technology and machine learning in a public health response to an infectious disease.

Professor Ben Hayes – Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture CRC

Prof Hayes is a Research Director at the Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture CRC, which aims to bring industry, community and government action together to achieve Zero Net Emissions from ag from 2040.

Dawn Howard – CEO, NOAH

Recently, there has been much discussion and debate in the veterinary press about the use of licensed veterinary medicines and their potential impact on the wider environment. This presentation discusses recent public scrutiny and misinformation around parasiticides in the UK.

Angus Gidley-Baird, Rabobank

Angus is a Senior Animal Proteins analyst with Rabobank, covering a large commodity portfolio including beef, sheep meat, pork, poultry and seafood. Angus will provide attendees with insight into Australia’s position in the current and future global proteins market, and how this may be impacting farmer confidence.

Stan Baker, LexVet Advisory

Stan Baker JD, DVM, MRCVS, CVA, brings an unusual convergence of disciplines to every engagement. As a chemical engineer, veterinarian, and attorney, Stan combines technical depth with legal precision and a veterinarian’s understanding of animal health science. This multidisciplinary foundation is the bedrock of LexVet Advisory’s counsel.

Graeme Hollis

Graeme Hollis is an agribusiness executive with over 25 years experience in the production and marketing of food and fibre across Australia and internationally. He joined Invetus P/L in November 2016 in Armidale, and has contributed his considerable skills in business operations, performance management and monitoring, and team leadership. Graeme will present to attendees – What’s on the horizon for animal health research?Â