The DairyNex Webinar Series successfully launched its first session, bringing together dairy professionals and learners from multiple countries. The session provided valuable knowledge and meaningful discussions for participants interested in advancing their dairy management skills.

Following the success of the first event, DairyNex is excited to announce Webinar 2, which will focus on global career opportunities in the dairy industry.

Webinar 2: Global Dairy Careers – What International Employers Really Expect

The second webinar will explore how dairy professionals can prepare themselves for international career opportunities and understand the expectations of employers around the world.

Date: 4 March
Time: 10:30 AM CET | 3:00 PM Sri Lanka Time

This session is designed to help participants understand how dairy careers differ across major dairy-producing regions and what skills are required to succeed internationally.

What participants will learn

Participants will gain insights into:

• How dairy job roles differ across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East
• Workplace culture and professional expectations in international dairy farms
• Common mistakes foreign workers make when starting dairy jobs abroad
• Skills beyond animal handling that international employers highly value
• European dairy workplace culture and employer expectations
• Career progression pathways within the European dairy sector

This webinar aims to position DairyNex as a global career gateway, helping young professionals connect with international dairy career pathways.

Expert speakers joining the session

The webinar will feature experienced dairy professionals from across the global dairy industry:

Dr. Hasitha Priyashantha
Former Dairy Expert at the Swedish Farmers Federation. He will also serve as the moderator for the session.

Dr. Sanjeewa De Silva
A dairy expert based in Australia with extensive experience in dairy farm management and advisory services.

Kylie Leonard
A New Zealand Nuffield Scholar and Fonterra Co-operative Councillor, actively involved in leadership and development within the global dairy sector.

Mr. Sanjeewa Karunaratna
Dairy Farm Manager in New Zealand with practical experience in managing large-scale dairy operations.

Mr. Richard McIntyre
An experienced dairy practitioner from New Zealand with deep knowledge of modern dairy production systems.

Who should attend

This webinar is ideal for:

• Young dairy professionals
• Job seekers interested in international dairy careers
• Career switchers entering the dairy industry
• DairyNex Career Pathway candidates

Participants will gain real-world insights from experts who have worked across multiple dairy industries worldwide.

How to join the webinar

The session will be conducted online via Zoom, allowing participants from anywhere in the world to join and interact with the speakers.

Participation is completely free, and everyone interested in dairy careers is welcome to attend.

For more information and registration details, contact us via WhatsApp.

Join this opportunity to learn directly from international dairy professionals and understand what it takes to build a successful global dairy career.