2018 World Brangus Congress Schedule
2018 WORLD BRANGUS CONGRESS
The following is a list of events and activities for the 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC), Feb. 27 – March 3, in Houston, Texas, USA.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018
- Arrive in Houston
- Transportation from airport to Royal Sonesta Hotel
- Registration for World Brangus Congress (WBC) and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR)
- Check-in to hotel
- Welcome Reception with cocktails and hors ‘devours
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018
- Breakfast
- Board buses, and travel to Texas A&M University (TAMU)
- Conferences at TAMU Meat Science Department and School of Veterinary Medicine
- Lunch at TAMU Equine Center
- Seminars on cattle handling and other topics
- Ladies tour of Bush Library
- Return to Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston by bus
- WBC Trade Show open during cocktail hour
- Free evening to shop and visit with friends
Thursday, March 1, 2018
- Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel
- WBC Trade Show Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- WBC Opening Ceremonies, including Torch Ceremony
- Keynote Speaker Presentation and other industry experts to speak before and after lunch
- Ladies are invited to a shopping tour and lunch
- International Panel of speakers
- Board buses for HLSR (all registered attendees) and WBC Night at the Rodeo!
- Return by bus to Royal Sonesta Hotel
Friday, March 2, 2018
- Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel
- Buses to HLSR for Brangus Bull Show
- Visit HLSR International Room for lunch and see exhibits and livestock
- IBBA Annual Meeting
- Return to Royal Sonesta Hotel and visit WBC Trade Show
- IBBA Awards Banquet
- Free night to explore Houston
Saturday, March 3, 2018
- Last day for guests to visit WBC Trade Show
- Buses to HLSR for Brangus Female Show
- Return to Royal Sonesta Hotel
- WBC Closing Ceremonies, Sale of Champions, Dinner, and Gala Event
The cost for Early-Bird WBC Registration is $500 per person. Registration for WBC may be completed online. Click here to be redirected to WBC registration.