Familiar face going international

She has made her name as the brains behind organising recent Sheepvention events in Hamilton and now Emmelie Nijskens is taking her event coordinating skills to the international stage as the International Dairy Week events coordinator.

International Dairy Week director Declan Patten welcomed Emmelie and her expertise to the industry event.

“We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Emmelie as the newest member of our team at International Dairy Week,” he said. “Emmelie’s expertise and enthusiasm will undoubtedly be invaluable assets as we continue our mission of excellence in the dairy industry.”

“We are excited to embark on this journey together and look forward to the fresh perspectives and contributions she will bring to this special event.”

Emmelie was excited about the opportunity to be part of the International Dairy Week team.

“I am eager to work with our partners and exhibitors to deliver another great year of IDW that embraces and showcases the dairy industry at its best,” she said.

Emmelie was born and raised on a dairy farm in The Netherlands, before immigrating to South West Victoria where her parents still operate a dairy farm today.

With a proven track record in events management, and a passion for the dairy industry, Emmelie has recently launched her own events business ‘Rural Reach Events’, showcasing her organisational skills for large-scale events.

Held annually in January at Tatura Park, Tatura – International Dairy Week (IDW) is the largest annual dairy conference and sale in the Southern Hemisphere and is nationally and internationally recognised as being amongst the top five cattle shows in the world.

It is indisputably the most prestigious event in the Australian dairy industry, showcasing the best quality dairy cattle to more than 4500 visitors from every state in Australia and more than 20 countries internationally – whilst also providing opportunities to showcase the latest developments in dairy farming practice, breeding, genetics, machinery, equipment, technology and services, environmental issues, seminars, livestock marketing, property tours and promotion of dairy food products.

International Dairy Week will take place on Saturday, January 18, until Thursday, January 23, 2025.