ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH (RASC)
NEXT GENERATION DELEGATE – RASC CONFERENCE 20-27 JUNE 2024
The Royal Smithfield Club aims to support a Next Generation (NG) delegate, aged 25-40, who would like to attend the forthcoming Commonwealth Agricultural Conference being held in Edinburgh, Scotland 20-27 June 2024.
RASC NG is a forum which brings together people under the age of 40 from across the globe, who share a common interest and passion for Agriculture.
We welcome applications from those interested in attending, and are offering a bursary of £750 as a discount towards conference fees. Please visit the RASC website (www.therasc.com) for background information and conference details. Indicative costs (incl VAT) are conference fees of £780 for a NG delegate plus 4 nights’ accommodation @ £119 per night totalling £1,256. NG delegates are to meet the remaining costs themselves including any travel expenses.
Provisional NG Timetable
· Sunday 23 June: Conference Registration & Cocktail Reception. Afternoon - registration for the main conference followed by an evening cocktail reception
· Monday 24 June: CEO and Next Generation sessions. A full day of activity followed by an informal dinner
· Tuesday 25 June: CEO and Next Generation sessions continue. A morning session to reflect and discuss the learnings. Afternoon - main Conference starts
· Wednesday 26 June: main Conference continues. RASC Gala Dinner
· Thurs 27 June: main Conference concludes. Following the wrap-up session, delegates are invited to attend the 2024 RASC AGM
In the first instance, please email Club Secretary Richard Saunders (richard@royalsmithfieldclub.co.uk) to request an application form or download it HERE.
Please note, applications close 21st January 2024.