Preliminary program GDF Congress & VIV Asia 2015:
PART I: GDF Congress Thailand March 11-12th
Tuesday March 10th Travel and check-in
Afternoon Set up booth at VIV
Evening Welcome dinner
Introduction to Asian dairy sector by the Agricultural board of the Embassy
Wednesday March 11th GDF Conference Day 1
Morning Breakfast and travel to VIV exhibition grounds
Opening Conference with Mark Voorbergen
Afternoon Farm visit in Sarapee, Chiang Mai
Organized by Artex Barn Solutions
Evening Dinner
Thursday March 12th GDF Conference Day 2
Morning Breakfast and travel to VIV exhibition grounds
DairyTech Seminars with moderator Bram Prins
Introduction of the DairyTech companies and their innovations
Afternoon DairyTech Conference
With 3 speakers focusing on: Challenges in managing labour on dairy farms now and
in the future! Create and maintain commitment and how to educate, exchange and
share knowledge. Sub theme: How to ensure safe milk production.
Dairy Cocktail
Free entrance for members of the Dairy Pavilion
Evening Dinner
PART II: Agricultural Tour Vietnam March 13-16 or 17th
Friday March 13th Travelling to Vietnam
Morning Check-out from hotel and travel to the airport
Flight departs 11.20 – 12.50 arrival
Afternoon Pick-up from airport and transfer to hotel
City Tour Ho Chi Min City with guide
Lady Thien Hau Temple (the Goddess of the Sea): one of the most ancient temples in
the China Town area. Walk around China Town and visit Cha Tam Church and Binh
Tay Market – biggest market in Ho Chi Minh City
Evening Small Conference
Introduction Global Dairy Development Program FrieslandCampina by Mr. Sybren
Attema. Introduction dairy farming in Vietnam by Mr. Tan, DDP manager
FrieslandCampina Vietnam (FCV)
Dinner
For further information & registration see website GDF, Global Dairy Farmers.