Future Leaders & Breeders 2026

Join us for a hands-on, eye-opening study tour and conference designed to connect passionate young Australians with the people, places, and innovations shaping the beef industry.

Why This Study Tour & Conference?

Herefords Australia has a long and proud legacy, but our future is even more exciting. And that future starts with you.

Our members asked for something real.
Not another seminar. Not another talkfest.
They wanted hands-on, relevant, and career-shaping. So we built it.

We are heading to Wagga Wagga

This isn’t just another event, it’s your chance to get hands-on and expand your understanding of the beef industry from the inside out. Our exclusive conference & study tour will take you behind the scenes of:
A Commercial Beef Operation – Get up close with a working property and hear directly from a producer, a livestock buyer and a processor for a whole of supply chain perspective.

Workshop Sessions - Hear from Industry professionals and connect with other participants in interactive sessions learning about Goal Setting – Personal and business. Communication – Practical strategies for family meetings, emails and dealing with reluctant talkers and planners. Finance – Building long term wealth, debt and budgeting. How to identify opportunities that drive profitability in your beef business and much more.

Networking – Connect with industry leaders, build relationships with peers, and set yourself up for future opportunities.

AuctionsPlus
Welcome Sundowner Function
Join us for the drinks and canapes on the evening of 9 November to kick off the event. Hear from Herefords Australia CEO, Hamish Chandler and our Sundowner Sponsor AuctionsPlus. Enjoy an evening of networking, relaxing and fun as we prepare for an eventful couple of days.
Conference and Workshops
On Tuesday 10 November we commence the day with an informative conference. Hear from industry leaders about the progress being made in the commercial beef industry in Australia today before heading off after lunch to visit and tour a large-scale commercial beef operation in Holbrook NSW.
Industry a-la-carte Dinner
Join us for dinner on Tuesday 10 November for a 2 course a-la-carte dinner. Unwind and dine with friends and industry partners at the International Hotel, Wagga Wagga, as we prepare for the following final day of workshops with industry leading facilitators. The event concludes after lunch on Wednesday 11 November where participants head home to implement their learnings.

CM Hocking Memorial Scholarship✨
We are excited to announce that the CM Hocking Scholarship will be presented at the Industry Dinner at the International Hotel on 10 November. This incredible scholarship provides a $5,000 payment to go towards further learning.

Sponsorship Opportunities ✨
Partner with us to help deliver the 2026 Future Leaders & Breeders Conference & Study Tour and play a key role in supporting the next generation of Australia’s beef industry while ensuring the continued growth and success of this flagship event.