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About the YEL Programme

Purpose

The YEL programme’s purpose is to develop the next generation of egg industry leaders and support the continual growth of the global egg industry.

Outcomes

  • Maximise potential and be integrated into an international network
  • Help egg businesses with succession planning by investing in the future as next generation leaders
  • Share and communicate the opportunities and challenges of today’s egg industry
  • Grow the IEC family and develop the next generation of committee and board members
  • Recognition as a high-achieving egg industry contributor

Participants

This programme is exclusively aimed at motivated individuals with an existing senior role within an organisation. As an aspiring Young Egg Leader, they will be looking to hold a senior leadership post in their egg producing and processing company in the future.

What’s included in the programme?

The bespoke nature of this programme means the schedule is tailored to the interests of the group, allowing participants to take full advantage of being a Young Egg Leader. The programme will include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Attendance to member-exclusive IEC Business and Global Leadership Conferences in April and September of each year of the programme
  • Exclusive industry visits, uniquely available to YELs
  • Intimate small group meetings and workshops with globally recognised inspirational individuals
  • Official recognition to a global delegation at IEC Conferences
  • Opportunities to engage and meet with senior officials at international organisations such as WOAH, WHO and FAO
  • Dining and networking with IEC Councillors and globally recognised leaders
  • The chance to present to a worldwide delegation on a topic you’re passionate about at IEC Conferences

Participant benefits

The Young Egg Leaders Programme is set over a two-year period, providing sufficient time and opportunity to build lifelong peer-to-peer relationships and reap the full rewards of engaging with the IEC.

  • Collaborate and connect with like-minded peers and IEC delegates
  • Meet decision makers who impact the egg industry
  • Enjoy a bespoke programme tailored to the interests and priorities of the group
  • Enhance professional profile among a global delegation with recognition and visibility
  • Invest in the future of the egg industry with professional development
  • Utilise the opportunity to fast track to a reputable IEC leadership role
  • Develop confidence, mindset and strategic skills to excel as a leader within an organisation
  • Benefit from peer-to-peer networking with fellow and subsequent Young Egg Leader Groups

Register your interest for the next YEL programme

If you, or someone you know, would be a great addition and benefit from the YEL programme, please register your interest for the next intake at: info@internationalegg.com

Please note: applications are now closed for the 2024-2025 programme. The next intake will start their programme in 2026.