WagyuEdge 2023
19 - 24 APRIL 2023 | SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
WAGYUEDGE'23
OVERCOMING FUTURE CHALLENGES IN A GLOBAL INDUSTRY
INTERNATIONAL WAGYU CONFERENCE 19 -24 APRIL 2023
By day, hear from world-class Wagyu breeders on their operations, successes and learnings from years of breeding luxury products at the WagyuEdge ’23 Conference, along with industry professionals and academics gathering in stunning Darling Harbour, Sydney, to discuss overcoming future challenges in a global Wagyu industry. You will also hear about the new Wagyu Crossbred tool coming on stream. It will enable F1 producers and buyers to check their cattle for high-quality production and profitability traits.
In the evening, join us for three spectacular industry events starting with the crowning of the 2023 Grand Champion in our Wagyu Branded Beef Competition. Witness the sale of elite animals and genetics from around the globe at the 2023 Elite Wagyu Sale, and finally, culminating in a true celebration of the global Wagyu Sector, join us for a not to be missed Wagyu Industry Dinner, where we will announce our Hall of Fame Inductee for 2023.
Held waterside adjacent to Darling Harbour at Hyatt Regency Sydney, WagyuEdge23 will also feature the Wagyu Branded Beef Awards Dinner held at Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf with outstanding views of the Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Darling Harbour, the Elite Wagyu Sale while cruising the shimmering waters of Sydney Harbour and a not to be missed industry dinner.
A preliminary program has now been released and can be viewed at the below link.
WagyuEdge ’23 regional NSW tour
After the conference, join the buses for an unforgettable regional NSW tour. We will visit three Wagyu operations during the tour: Kuro Kin Wagyu, a leading producer of Fullblood Wagyu and F1 Wagyu. Bald Ridge Wagyu, specialising in fullblood black and red Wagyu and Gooree Park Mudgee, a producer of Wagyu, thoroughbreds and wine.
Buses will depart Sydney Saturday 22 April, returning to Sydney airport by 1pm Monday 24 April. Limited seats are available on the tour bus. Book early to avoid missing out.
The whole event promises to deliver inspirational learning, connection and celebration.
Accommodation
The Hyatt Regency Sydney, with 888 guest rooms, is Sydney’s largest hotel. Newly renovated, the five-star hotel with views over the harbour is close to all major events running during WagyuEdge23. We encourage you to make the most of your conference experience by staying on site at the Hyatt Regency Sydney.
Book directly with the Hyatt Regency and mention you are part of the Wagyu Conference for a 10% discount, rates will be the best available at the time of booking.
Registration
Three-day conference package
AWA Member – AUD $1,250
Non-Member – AUD $1,500
The conference package includes all conference day and evening events, access to session recordings post event and all the following listed events.
Three-day conference access
(Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) inclusive of catering
Wagyu Branded Beef Awards dinner
19 April 2023 from 6.30 pm to 11 pm
Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf
Dress code – Cocktail
Sample the entries from the 2023 Wagyu Branded Beef Competition and hear who will take our the Grand Champion for 2023 with the announcement of award winners.
Elite Wagyu Sale and cocktail cruise
20 April 2023 from 6 pm to 11 pm
Onboard ‘Starship Sydney’ cruise boat, operated by Captain Cook Cruises
Dress code – Cocktail
The pinnacle of global Wagyu sales – this function is all about the Elite Wagyu Sale for 2023
Wagyu Industry dinner
21 April 2023 from 5.30 pm to 11 pm
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Dress code – Black tie
The dinner includes a three-course dinner, drinks and entertainment
Conference registration per day
AWA Member – AUD $550 per day
Non-Member – AUD $700 per day
Day registrations will be accepted for any day of the conference. Evening functions are additional and can be purchased at the nominated rates.
Day registration includes a conference satchel for the selected day/s, access to each session programmed for this day plus morning/afternoon tea and lunch.
Evening functions – additional tickets
Wagyu Branded Beef Awards dinner
AWA Member – AUD $250
Non-Member – AUD $300
Elite Wagyu Sale cocktail cruise
AWA Member – AUD $250
Non-Member – AUD $300
Wagyu Industry dinner
AWA Member – AUD $300
Non-Member – AUD $360
Bridge Climb Sydney
Start your visit to Sydney off summiting the Sydney Harbour Bridge to capture unforgettable views across the city and harbour. Climb durations are between 2.5 – 3.5 hours depending on the climb type selected.
Bookings and available tours can be arrange directly with BridgeClimb Sydney.
Post Conference Regional NSW Wagyu tour
Departing from Hyatt Regency Sydney Saturday 22 April. Returning to Sydney airport by 1pm, Monday 24 April.
Double/Twin (two people in room)
AWA Member – AUD $950 per person
Non-Member – AUD $1,050 per person
Single (one person in room)
AWA Member – AUD $1,050 per person
Non-Member – AUD $1,150 per person
Book early to avoid missing out through the conference registration form.
Book now
REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL
Register as an individual by using this link. This process can be used for multiple people; however, they are not linked and will be invoiced individually.
GROUP REGISTRATION
If you wish to register and manage a group, please use this option.
This will enable you to manage the group (even if you are not attending) and receive one invoice. You will also be able to log back in at any time to check, change or add registrations for your group.
Conference cancellation policy
Should you elect to cancel your registration, a full refund less a $150 cancellation fee per registration will be made on any cancellations received by Monday 3 April 2023.
No refunds will be issued for any registration cancellations made after 3 April although substitutions of delegates will be accepted. Should you need to cancel your registration due to border restrictions and/or closures a full refund will be provided.
All cancellations must be made in writing to the conference coordinator.
Event cancellation
If Covid-19 restrictions stop the Conference being conducted as an ‘in person’ event it will be either postponed to a future date or cancelled outright. If it is postponed, you will have the option of transferring your registration to the future date. Should that date not suit you will receive a full refund. If the conference is cancelled outright, you will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
Every effort is made to ensure that the contents of this registration brochure are correct. The organisers retain the right to make changes where necessary. The Australian Wagyu Association and the conference coordinators, Countrywide Conference and Event Management, will not accept liability for any damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss or damage to their personal property for the duration of the conference and tour.
Condition of entry
It is a condition of entry that no delegate may disrupt the order of events or intent of the program. Anyone considered to be disturbing the program intent will be asked to leave. Only pamphlets and brochures approved by the event organisers may be distributed.
WagyuEdge 2022
A total of 450 delegates from across the global Wagyu sector joined us in Melbourne (April 2022) to celebrate the success of the sector.
Highlights included 17 world class industry experts speaking on everything from global markets and Australian success stories to cow size and objective carcase measurement. We also witnessed an Australian record smashed during the best ever Elite Wagyu Sale, and the celebration of over 30 luxury Wagyu Brands with the Wagyu Branded Beef Competition Gala Dinner.
Conference on-demand video series
If you were a delegate at the WagyuEdge ’22 Conference in Melbourne, you can access a full catalogue of presenter videos for free. The AWA emailed the details to each delegate on how you can access this video series.
Get in touch with the office if you can not locate the email. If you were not in attendance, you can purchase the videos on our VIMEO site.