SIDE Dinner

14th April

Tai Tapu Hotel, 5.30pm

$ 99 + GST

Delegates can add this option during registration.

SIDE Dinner

The dinner event at the South Island Dairy Conference (SIDE) is a social highlight of the gathering, drawing attendees together for an evening of connection and networking.


The dinner is an invaluable opportunity to network with industry peers. Delegates can add this option during registration.

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