AUSVEG and PMA Australia-New Zealand Limited (PMA A-NZ) are again uniting to deliver Hort Connections 2019, a joint industry conference and trade show for every segment of the fresh produce and floral supply chain.

Hort Connections 2019 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24–26 June 2019, and will inspire all members of the Australian and New Zealand horticulture industries to aim high with the theme ‘Growing our Food Future’.

Ahead of delegate registrations opening on 12 November 2018, you can see full prices – including early bird rates – on the Hort Connections website.

Hort Connections 2019 will cater to buyers and sellers from every segment of the fresh produce and floral supply chain, including seed companies, growers, packers, processors, shippers, importers and exporters, wholesalers and retailers, foodservice, associated suppliers to the industry, and many more.

Following on from the success of Hort Connections 2018 in Brisbane, this year’s event is set to become the most influential space for networking, education and business for the entire fresh produce industry.

Hort Connections 2018 was an industry-shaping event for Australian horticulture, and included:

  • Around 3,000 delegates from domestic and international horticulture, with visitors from over 30 countries.
  • Over 1,300 attendees at the Hort Connections Gala Dinner.
  • A massive trade show showcasing over 200 local and global supply chain companies.
  • Over 15 world-class speaker sessions, research presentations and panel discussions.

As we get closer to Hort Connections 2019, we’ll be releasing more information about this exciting event’s speaker program and networking events, so keep an eye on AUSVEG’s communications!

Hort Connections 2019 will be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre from 24-26 June 2019. Delegate registration opens on 12 November 2018 – pricing information is already available online.

This post appeared in the AUSVEG Weekly Update published 7 November 2018. Subscribe to the Update using our online form to receive the latest industry news in your inbox every week!