2018 World Brangus Congress 2/27-3/3

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) will host the 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC) February 27 – March 3, 2018, in Houston, Texas. The WBC will be held during the world renowned Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. A pre-WBC tour will be offered February 21 – 26 that will include visiting Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; to name only a few. A post-WBC tour which will cover several parts of Texas will be held March 3 – 8. Tours will provide WBC attendees the opportunity to see cattle across the southeastern region of the United States and learn about the science and technology involved in producing beef cattle.
(Registration does NOT include the pre and post WBC tours)

Tentative World Brangus Congress Schedule of Events
The following is a tentative schedule of events and activities for the 2018 World Brangus Congress,
Feb. 27 – March 3, in Houston, Texas, USA. For more information about World Brangus Congress, visit www.GoBrangus.com or www.FibraWorld.org .

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
WBC Trade Show Opens
Welcome! Cocktails and Hors ‘devours
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018
Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel
Board buses; 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
Free evening to shop and visit with friends
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel
WBC Trade Show
WBC Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Speaker
Seminars
Lunch and visit WBC Trade Show
Ladies shopping tour and lunch
Guests speakers, including programs from the Junior Brangus Breeders involvement in the USA
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 Female Show
Visit HLSR International Room for lunch and see exhibits and livestock
Return to Royal Sonesta Hotel and visit WBC Trade Show
Free night to explore Houston
Saturday, March 3, 2018
IBBA Annual Meeting
Last day for WBC Trade Show
Buses to HLSR for Brangus Bull Show
Return to Royal Sonesta Hotel
WBC Closing Ceremonies, Sale of Champions, dinner, and Gala Event
El siguiente es un listado provisional de eventos y actividades para el Congreso Brangus Mundial (CBM) 2018 que se llevara a cabo Febrero 27 – Marzo 3 en Houston, Texas, USA. Para mas informacion sobre el CBM 2018, visite www.GoBrangus.com o www.FibraWorld.org .
Martes, 27 Febrero 2018
Llegar a Houston
Transportacion de aeropuerto a hotel Royal Sonesta
Inscripcion para el Congreso Brangus Mundial y Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR)
Registrarse en el hotel
Habre la Exposicion del Congreso Brangus Mundial 2018
Bienvenidos! Cocteles y entremeses
Miercoles, 28 Febrero 2018
Desayuno en el Hotel Royal Sonesta
Abordar autobuses; viajar hacia la Universidad Texas A&M (TAMU)
Conferencias en el Departamento Ciencias de Carne y Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria en TAMU
Almuerzo en el Centro Equino TAMU
Seminarios en manejo de ganado y otros temas
Visita de damas a la Biblioteca Bush
Regresar al Hotel Royal Sonesta en Houston por autobus
Tarde libre para ir de compras o pasarla con amigos
Jueves, 1 Marzo 2018
Desayuno en el Hotel Royal Sonesta
Exposicion del CBM 2018
Ceremonia de Apertura del CBM y Orador Principal
Seminarios
Almuerzo y visita a la Exposicion del CBM
Excursion de compras y almuerzo para las damas
Confrencistas invitados, programas de la participacion de Junior Brangus Breeders en USA
Abordar autobuses hacia HLSR (todos participantes registrados) y Noche del CBM en el Rodeo!
Regresar por autobus al Hotel Royal Sonesta
Viernes, 2 Marzo 2018
Desayuno en el Hotel Royal Sonesta
Autobuses hacia HLSR para la exhibicion de hembras Brangus
Visita a la sala Internacional de HLSR para almuerzo y recorrida de exposiciones y ganado
Regresar al Hotel Royal Sonesta y visitar la Exposicion del CBM
Noche libre para explorer la ciudad de Houston
Sabado, 3 Marzo 2018
Reunion Anual de IBBA
Ultimo dia de la Exposicion del Congresso Brangus Mundial
Autobuses hacia HLSR para la exhibicion de toros Brangus
Regresar al Hotel Royal Sonesta
Ceremonia de Cierre del CBM, Venta cena, y evento de gala