Two powerful additions announced for Equate 2025

Media Release - Thursday July 10

The countdown to Equate '25 just got even more exciting. Australasia's number one innovation event for the thoroughbred industry has announced two brand-new sessions that bring together transparency, technology, and tangible takeaways for all attendees.

1. The Welfare Forum – Open Doors

Proudly sponsored by Kick-Up & National Thoroughbred Week - hosted by Nathan SkrivanicThis open Welfare Forum promises to be raw, transparent, and unfiltered. This isn't another panel discussion, it's a no-holds-barred conversation about the welfare realities in our industry — what’s working, what’s not, and how new technologies can help us raise the baseline and bridge gaps.

Nathan Skrivanic will moderate this honest and spin-free session, where questions will be taken from the floor. We encourage participation from all involved in the welfare sector.

2. Hong Kong University x So Bloodstock – A glimpse into the Future

In collaboration with Alexander So from So Bloodstock, this presentation will unveil cutting-edge technology from the Hong Kong University Equine Analytics and Bioinformatics Lab that is set to revolutionise the way trainers, agents and buyers assess bloodstock remotely. With a focus on expanding international access to high-quality horses, reducing risk for remote buyers and enhancing the customer journey through immersive tech, this is not science fiction - it's the future of equine commerce. One lucky attendee might even get to 'pat' a 3D-rendered horse using virtual reality.

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With these two additions, Equate ‘25 is now guaranteed to be a game-changing event with something for everyone in the thoroughbred industry, no matter your role or technology knowledge level.

Be part of the Equate conversation.

We'll see you there! Flemington Racecourse, Thursday July 24th 2025

Secure your ticket now - www.equate.horse

"Equate '25 brings together a diverse group of  thought leaders to inspire innovation within the thoroughbred industry," said Tom Seymour, Equate founder. "Our speakers are set to challenge conventional thinking and drive meaningful change. We encourage anyone looking to continue, or begin a career in racing or breeding thoroughbreds, to come, learn, engage and be inspired."

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