We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in Alltech Presidents Club. From case studies and panel discussions to sharing our World Without Cows documentary and experiencing some wonderful Kentucky traditions with you, this year’s event is definitely a highlight of our year.
Please enjoy this look at some of the insights and moments we shared during Alltech Presidents Club.
We look forward to our continued partnership as we explore more opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow.
Agenda
Join us for the Alltech Presidents Club in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky. As an invitee to our exclusive Presidents Club, you will participate in special activities, networking, and dining.
Monday, October 21
2:00 p.m. Registration opens at Lexington Marriott City Center on the second floor
3:00 p.m. Check in to Lexington Marriott City Center
4:30 p.m. Welcome reception at Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Bar
6:00 p.m. Depart from Lexington Marriott City Center for the Kentucky Theatre
6:30 p.m. World Without Cows screening at the Kentucky Theatre
8:30 p.m. Reception at Town Branch Distillery
Tuesday, October 22
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast and New Fashion Pork case study discussions at Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Bar
9:00 a.m. Main session in the Grand Ballroom at Lexington Marriott City Center
Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Dr. Mark Lyons, Alltech
Panel: World Without Cows
- Moderator: Patrick Charlton, Alltech
- Justin Sherrard, Rabobank
- Renée Vassilos, The Nature Conservancy
- Melissa Brito, The Nature Conservancy
- Jay Waldvogel, Dairy Farmers of America
Group Discussion: World Without Cows
Case Study: New Fashion Pork
- Professor Damien McLoughlin, University College Dublin
- Brad Freking, New Fashion Pork
12:00 p.m. Lunch at Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Bar
1:30 p.m. Main session resumes in the Grand Ballroom at Lexington Marriott City Center
Global Intersection: Agriculture, Politics and Business
- Moderator: Susanna Elliott, Alltech
- Pierce Scranton, Temasek
- Ashlee Johnson, The Russell Group
- Scott Kennedy, CSIS
- Tara McCarthy, Alltech
3:30 p.m. Main session ends, allowing time to refresh before evening activities
4:00 p.m. Meet in lobby of Lexington Marriott City Center; buses depart for Alltech HQ
4:30 p.m. Arrive at Alltech HQ for tours of facilities
6:00 p.m. Interactive tours and cocktails at Lyons Farm
7:15 p.m. Dinner at Lyons Farm
9:00 p.m. First bus departs from Lyons Farm for Lexington Marriott City Center
11:00 p.m. Final bus departs from Lyons Farm for Lexington Marriott City Center
Wednesday, October 23
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast and Noble Foods and Shennong case study discussions at Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Bar
9:00 a.m. Main session in the Grand Ballroom at Lexington Marriott City Center
Case Study: Noble Foods
- Professor Damien McLoughlin, University College Dublin
- Sarah Dean, Noble Foods
Case Study: Shennong
- Professor Damien McLoughlin, University College Dublin
- Xinyang He, Shennong
- Keran Luo, Shennong
12:00 p.m. Main session ends, allowing time to refresh before afternoon and evening activities
12:30 p.m. Depart from Lexington Marriott City Center for lunch at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
2:00 p.m. Depart for Keeneland Race Course
2:30 p.m. Arrive at Keeneland Race Course
5:00 p.m. Depart from Keeneland Race Course for Alltech Hangar
5:15 p.m. Cocktails and dinner at Alltech Hangar
8:00 p.m. Depart from Alltech Hangar for speakeasy experience at Constitution, Trifecta and Bluegrass Tavern
Thursday, October 24
7:45 a.m. Check out (if applicable) and meet in Lexington Marriott City Center lobby
8:00 a.m. Depart from Marriott for Alltech HQ
8:30 a.m. Breakfast in auditorium atrium at Alltech HQ
9:15 a.m. Main session begins in the Alltech Auditorium at Alltech HQ
Case Study: Marfrig
- Professor Damien McLoughlin, University College Dublin
12:00 p.m. Meeting ends
12:15 p.m. Shuttles depart for airport or guests may join us for lunch at Connemara Golf Course
1:30 p.m. Lunch concludes
**Shuttles and buses will be available to take guests to the airport or back to the hotel as needed
*Events and dates are subject to change
FAQ
Alltech Presidents Club will take place Oct. 21—24 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
After you register, you will receive a link to book your hotel in the registration confirmation email. If you have questions about hotels, please email Taylor Helsley (taylor.helsley@alltech.com).
We recommend that you fly into LEX (Blue Grass Airport) at 4000 Terminal Drive, Lexington, KY 40510
Additional nearby airports:
- CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport) at 3087 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY 41048
- SDF (Louisville International Airport) at 600 Terminal Dr, Louisville, KY 40209
Alltech will do our best to assist with transportation to and from the airport. Please make sure your flight information is up to date in your registration so we can properly schedule vehicles to pick you up from your flight.
Alltech will provide transportation for all activities during the event.
Meals and transportation are complimentary. Attendees will cover hotel costs and travel to the event.
This event will be presented in English.
- If you need supporting documents for a U.S. travel visa, please fill out the Lexington Alltech Presidents Club Visa Request Form.
- After the Visa Request Form is submitted, the supporting document will be shared in 3 to 7 business days. If any additional information is required, the turnaround time will be modified.
- Send an email to events@alltech.com if you have additional questions about the status of the form or your registration.
- Monday — World Without Cows screening: Business casual
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — Main sessions: Business professional
- Tuesday — Dinner at Lyons Farm: Business casual
- Wednesday — Activities at Keeneland Race Course and the Alltech Hangar: Business professional
- Guest program activities:
- Tuesday: Smart casual
- Wednesday: Smart casual
- Thursday: Golf attire
Please send an email to events@alltech.com if you have additional questions or need more information.
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