WagyuEdge’25 will be another high impact conference focussed on the big issues facing the future of the Wagyu Sector, with Wagyu beef the pinnacle of luxury agricultural products.

We will launch new tools to underpin the sustainable development of Wagyu genetics and bring opinion leaders and experts from around the world to delve into societal, political and economic forces that will shape Wagyu’s future.

Starting at 11 am on Wednesday, April 9, we will cover new topics over 2.5 days and eleven conference sessions. The topics we will hear about include innovations and technologies for Wagyu, food security and impacts on luxury products, Wagyu in the West with a focus on Western Australia, global trade and economics, Wagyu market dynamics, nutrition and feedlotting of Wagyu, seizing opportunities in Wagyu, trends in Akaushi, global perspectives, future Wagyu leaders, and a look at what’s coming that will revolutionise our industry.

Following our tried-and-tested social events formula, we will celebrate our 2025 Wagyu Branded Beef Competition (WBBC) medallists and champions. On night 1 (April 09), there will be a full evening of entertainment and the best of Wagyu. Night 2 will be a split event. The team at Ray White Rural, Dalby, will deliver the 2025 Elite Wagyu Sale in a separate auction room. Light entertainment, food, and drinks will be available outside the Elite Wagyu Sale for those who do not want to participate in the high-stakes auction action. On night 3 will be our Wagyu Industry Dinner celebration black-tie event. The 2024 WBBC Champion and Reserve Champion entries will be on the menu as another epic evening of Wagyu festivities unfolds.