Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, August 29

5:00 – 7:30 pm

Registration

Location: Outside Starlight Ballroom, Floor 28

6:00 – 7:30 pm

Networking Reception

Kick off the meeting at the welcome reception for an evening of networking.

Location: Salon D, Floor 28

Wednesday, August 30

7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Registration

Location: Outside Starlight Ballroom, Floor 28

7:00 – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast

Location: Lower Lobby, Salon A

8:00 – 8:10 am

Welcome Address and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• Bret Ford, Kansas State University Innovation Partners

• Jeff Myers, Michigan State University Innovation Center

Location: Starlight Ballroom, Floor 28

8:10 – 8:50 am

Industry Overview

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Scott Brown, SABAH Consulting, LLC

In this session you’ll get an overview of the animal health market dynamics, including a review of the key companies, and a breakout of the markets by product category, species and geography. Plus, a discussion on top selling products.

Location: Starlight Ballroom, Floor 28

9:00 – 10:00 am

Partnering Break

Meet for informal discussions, stop by the Technology Showcase or take advantage of FLC Connect to set up your meetings and make the most of your time in Kansas City.

Location: Salon D, Floor 28

10:10 – 10:50 am

Panel Discussion: Emerging Trends in Companion Animal Innovation

Moderated Panel by Nathan Chubb, Zoetis 

Speakers:

• Dr. John Blake, Virbac

• Anisha Moring, Boehringer Ingelheim

In this session, we’ll discuss trends in the health of companion animals and innovations.

Location: Starlight Ballroom, Floor 28

11:00 am – Noon

Noon Partnering Break

Another chance to meet for informal talks, visit the Technology Showcase and take advantage of FLC Connect to set up your meetings and make the most of your time in Kansas City.

Location: Salon D, Floor 28

Noon – 12:50 pm

Lunch

Join us for a relaxed lunch including informal discussions about the challenges in commercialization and product development in the animal health and nutrition industries.

Location: Lower Lobby, Salon A

1:00 – 1:50 pm

Panel Discussion: Emerging Trends in Livestock Innovation

Panel moderated by: Dr. Leane Oliveria, Elanco Animal Health

Speaker: 

• Daniel Golden, Elanco Animal Health

• Dr. Erin Strait, Ceva Animal Health 

• Frank Siewerdt, North Carolina State University 

• Michael Roof, Iowa State University 

In this session, we'll discuss unmet needs and opportunities in livestock innovation. 

Location: Starlight Ballroom, Floor 28

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Partnering Break

If you haven’t yet, now’s your chance for one-on-one meetings, and stop by the Technology Showcase.

Location: Salon D, Floor 28

3:10 – 4:10 pm

Panel Discussion: Interacting with Federal Labs and Emerging Infectious Animal Diseases 

Panel Moderated by: Steven Witte, USDA

Speaker: 

• Stephen Higgs, KSU 

• Sarah Hibbs-Shipp, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services 

• Chris Przybyzewski, US Biologic 

In this session, we'll discuss how to interact with federal labs conducting animal health research and opportunities in emerging infections animal disease innovation. 

Location: Starlight Ballroom, Floor 28

4:20 – 5:00 pm

Partnering Break

Did you meet for informal discussions or stop by the Technology Showcase? Now’s the time to finish networking using FLC Connect.

Location: Salon D, Floor 28

5:00 pm

Formal Meeting Adjourns