KPCA CONFERENCE 2026
Tuesday 27 October 2026 - Thursday 29 October 2026
RED EARTH ARTS PRECINCT, KARRATHA
Northern Beef - Securing our Markets, Strengthening our Future
TUESDAY, 27
OCTOBER 2026
KPCA Industry Forum
Facilitated discussion to determine solutions and opportunities for the north Western Australian pastoral industry and supply chain.
Grundfos Pre-Conference BBQ
Join us for a relaxed Grundfos BBQ dinner ahead of the conference. A chance to catch up with mates, enjoy a cold beer, and connect with the Grundfos crew before things really get underway. Whether you’re in town early or just keen for a laid-back start, it’s the perfect way to ease into the week.
Sponsored by Grundfos Australia
WEDNESDAY, 28
OCTOBER 2026
- KPCA Annual General Meeting and Breakfast (Members & invite only)
- From Bloodlines to Bottom Lines - Genetic Opportunities in Northern Australia (Concurrent)
- KPCA Beef Connectors - Building Careers in the Bush (Concurrent)
- Lakeside Minerals Lad’s Long Lunch and 4-hole Ambrose
- Elders Ladies Luxe Luncheon
- Watertorque Welcome Event
Lakeside Minerals Lad's Long Lunch and 4-hole Ambrose
Kick off the Conference program with camaraderie, competition and classic northern hospitality. The Lad’s Long Lunch and 4-hole Ambrose offers the perfect blend of relaxed networking and friendly rivalry on the green. Join a team for an enjoyable Ambrose format round, followed by some time out where stories are shared, connections are strengthened and industry mateship takes centre stage.
Sponsored by Lakeside Minerals
Elders Ladies' Luxe Luncheon
An elegant and relaxed celebration of leadership, connection and conversation.
The Ladies Luxe Luncheon brings together women from across the northern beef industry for an afternoon of exceptional food, inspiring discussion and meaningful networking. Designed to foster connection and recognise the vital role women play across our pastoral businesses and supply chains, this event is a highlight of the Conference social program.
Refined, uplifting and thoughtfully curated — an occasion not to be missed.
Sponsored by Elders
Watertorque Welcome Event
Reconnect, meet new faces and set the stage for the days ahead.
The Conference Welcome Event provides the perfect opportunity to gather with pastoralists, industry partners and stakeholders in a relaxed setting before the formal proceedings commence. Enjoy local hospitality while renewing friendships and forging new connections that will carry through the Conference and beyond.
A warm Pilbara welcome to what promises to be an engaging and forward-focused program.
Sponsored by Watertorque
THURSDAY, 29
OCTOBER 2026
Ord Minnett Sponsors Breakfast
Kick off the day at our walking Sponsors Breakfast. You asked, we delivered! Join our exhibitors and sponsors for a dedicated time to properly connect, have a chat, and explore the trade stands before our day 2 the program begins.
Sponsored by Ord Minnett
KPCA 2026 GenOffGrid Conference
Day 2 builds on our 2026 theme, Northern Beef – Securing our Markets, Strengthening our Future, taking a full supply chain view from paddock to port and plate. Drawing on insights from our genetics sessions, the program turns to intergenerational pastoral stewardship and how we manage sustainable, profitable systems for the long term. With a strong focus on the future of northern beef, discussions will centre on market access, industry resilience, and the practical steps needed to support continued growth across the sector.
Red Range Stock Supplements Gala Dinner
The Conference culminates in the social highlight of the northern beef calendar — the KPCA Gala Dinner. Join colleagues, partners and friends to celebrate our industry’s achievements while enjoying exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality. An evening designed for connection and conversation, the Gala Dinner provides the perfect setting to reflect on the Conference, strengthen relationships and acknowledge the people who drive the success of northern Australia’s beef sector.
Sponsored by Red Range Stock Supplements