2025 ICMJ NORTHERN CONFERENCE

The 2025 ICMJ Northern Conference will be held in Rockhampton from 9-12 April.

Hosted by CQUniversity and Teys Australia, the ICMJ Northern Conference is open to young meat industry professionals and tertiary students. It aims to:

• Equip attendees with knowledge and skills specific to the northern beef supply chain.
• Highlight carcass characteristics of northern beef breeds, associated meat quality and attributes.
• Raise awareness of career opportunities in the northern beef industry.
• Connect participants with industry and create networking opportunities across the northern beef supply chain.
• Expose attendees to new technologies and capabilities within the meat industry.
• Create knowledge of Australia’s position within the global meat supply chain.

What does your ticket include?

• Conference program (Wednesday – Saturday) including guest speakers, interactive workshops, carcass breakdown, primal identification, live animal assessments, plant tour of Teys and beef judging competition.
• Leadership and networking event (Wednesday 9 April)
• Morning tea and lunch (Thursday – Saturday)
• Dinner (Wednesday – Friday)
• ICMJ Northern Conference Gala Dinner (Saturday)

Access a previous program (2024) here.

Where is the conference held?

• The main conference program is held at CQUniversity’s Central Queensland Innovation and Research Precinct (CQIRP) at 630 Ibis Avenue, Rockhampton North.
• A site visit and beef judging competition will  be held at Teys Australia, Rockhampton on Saturday 12 April.
• Great dinner locations for you to experience the Beef capital of Australia!

Ticket types available:

• Individual registration – $330 (Registration only – no accommodation included)
• On-campus accommodation – $150 (Optional extra for those participants who require accommodation. Accommodation will be at the CQU student residential college (Capricornia College) in a single room with shared bathroom facilities. Price includes accommodation for the entire event (4 nights): Check-in: Wednesday 9th of April Check-out: Sunday 13th of April. Preference will be given to university students. Other accommodation options are listed below.)

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REGISTRATIONS CLOSE:  9 March, 2025

18+ EVENT ONLY

Other accommodation options: 

We recommend the following motels due to their proximity from the main venue at CQUniversity.
Please note: You will require four nights’ accommodation (Check-in: Wednesday 9 April – Check-out: Sunday 13 April) in order to participate in the full conference schedule.

Winter Sun Motel
A: 490 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens
P: 07 4928 8722
https://wintersunrockhampton.com.au/

Glenmore Palms Motel
A: 520 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens
P: 07 4926 1144
www.glenmorepalms.com.au

Capricorn Motel
A: 703 Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton
P: 07 4936 4600
 www.capricornmotel.com.au/

Terms & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the event will receive a full (100%) refund. Cancellations made within 7-14 days of the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 7 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund. It is recommended that you take out your own insurance.