The South West Chicken Association will be hosting our 2026 Conference and Trade Exhibition once again at Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter, EX2 7NN, home of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby team, the Exeter Chiefs on Thursday 19 March 2026. We are delighted to welcome a great line up of speakers, including the NFU President, Paul Harris founder and CEO of 'Real Success' and a special team of industry experts who will present an innovative and interactive 'walk the chain' session, highlighting the KPIs important to each of their sectors, from Breeder to Processor. A pre-conference dinner on Wednesday 18 March will take place at the same venue and we welcome producers and trade alike to join us for a social evening.

The Sandy Park Conference Centre provides ample space and top notch facilities for our Conference delegates and trade exhibitors and is conveniently situated just off junction 30 of the M5. On the same site, SWCA has also secured an exclusive allocation of overnight accommodation at the four star Marriott 'Courtyard' hotel for anyone wishing to stay overnight on the 18 March. Go to HERE to book accommodation.

This is a free event open to all associated with the Industry. The Conference principal sponsors are:- Elanco, Aviagen, P D Hook (Hatcheries) Ltd, Jansen UK, Avara Foods, Cobb, Innovad Group, 2Agriculture, St David's Vets, International Water Solutions, Hubbard, ABN, NFU Mutual, L A Systems, NFSCo, Intemax and Mole Valley Farmers. SWCA is extremely grateful for their support.

To register as a day delegate for the 2026 Conference or to attend the pre-conference dinner, contact Alison Bone. Email: swca@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01285 862377/07811 944689