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Combining the National Horticulture Convention and PMA Fresh Connections, Hort Connections 2017 will
bring together the largest number of growers, supply chain members, government stakeholders and industry
service providers in the Australian horticulture industry. The event will be held in Adelaide from 15-17 May 2017.
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Registrations are now open for delegates wishing to attend
the largest event on the Australian horticulture calendar, Hort
Connections 2017, which will be held at the Adelaide Convention
Centre from 15-17 May.
AUSVEG is excited to launch this event alongside PMA Australia-
New Zealand (PMA A-NZ) and looks forward to continuing the
positive legacy from previous conventions while providing more
value to growers, retailers and whole-of-supply-chain members.
Hort Connections 2017 will be co-hosted alongside a range of
horticulture industry bodies including Australian Organic, Onions
Australia, Irrigation Australia, Growcom, Potatoes South Australia
and Nursery and Garden Industry Australia.
Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and Central Markets Association
of Australia (CMAA) have been named official trade show sponsors
as well as co-hosts. The two horticultural bodies return following
successful partnerships during both the 2016 National Horticulture
Convention and PMA Fresh Connections events.
This ground-breaking event will incorporate world-class speakers,
an expansive Trade Show and unparalleled networking opportunities
for delegates.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
The inclusion of these industry co-hosts ensures there is
something for everyone, with the speaker sessions offering a
wide range of highly regarded presenters. These sessions will run
in conjunction with the largest horticulture Trade Show yet, with
over 200 exhibitors set to showcase the latest in fresh market and
horticulture industry technology, innovation and services.
Hort Connections 2017 will provide delegates with an
opportunity to come together under the one roof to meet with
leading agribusinesses, network with their peers and gain valuable
insights into a large cross-section of the fresh food industries.
THE VENUE
Adelaide Convention Centre is conveniently located on North
Terrace, in the heart of Adelaide. The Centre is surrounded by
parklands and overlooks the River Torrens, with public transport
and a taxi ramp on its doorstep.
It is a short walk from both international and boutique hotels,
allowing delegates to easily return to their accommodation after a
busy day of networking and visiting the Trade Show. There is also
plenty of entertainment located close by for delegates should they
have time for a longer stay.
THE PROGRAM
The inaugural joint initiative between AUSVEG and PMA A-NZ will
certainly build on last year’s record attendance at the National
Horticulture Convention, where over 1,500 international and
domestic delegates took part in a variety of business, social and
networking events.
This year, there will be a series of business development sessions
from many areas of horticulture, including vegetables, potatoes,
onions, fresh fruit, cut flowers, certified organic growers, nurseries
and the irrigation industry.
Returning in 2017 are the Global Innovations in Horticulture
Seminar and Australian Vegetables Export Seminar – these are
valuable opportunities for levy-paying vegetable growers to gain an
insight into business expansion and are not to be missed.
In addition, Potatoes South Australia will use Hort Connections
as a platform with other potato industry partners to support Arris
Pty Ltd in the launch of the Potato Industry Extension Forum.
Additionally, Potatoes South Australia will host an Industry
Luncheon on Monday 15 May, preceding the Forum.
There will also be an important mental health forum, headlined
by former Victorian Premier and beyondblue Chairman, The Hon.
Jeff Kennett AC.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Also returning in 2017 is the DuPont Theme Night, where delegates
can relax, dress-up and gather for an entertaining dinner and drinks
extravaganza. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Australiana’.
Also back on the program are the Women in Horticulture and
the NextGen young grower events. These popular social outings
provide a wonderful opportunity for networking and information-
gathering in a relaxed setting. The Hort Connections Gala Dinner
will follow the engaging speaker sessions and vibrant social
program, which will all combine to shape the biggest event on the
2017 Australian horticultural calendar.
With the inaugural Hort Connections 2017 less than two months
away, Vegetables Australia strongly encourages all members of the
Australian horticulture industry to visit for
more information on registration and accommodation details.
For more information, please contact AUSVEG on 03 9882 0277, email
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