Media Release
24 November 2009
For immediate release
Vegetable and potato industry convention to be held by AUSVEG in
May 2010
AUSVEG will hold a National Convention, Trade Show and National Awards for Excellence at
Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast, Queensland from the 27th to 30th of May 2010. The new
format Convention will be far more extensive than previous industry conferences.
AUSVEG CEO, Richard Mulcahy, said the convention would focus on attracting growers, in
particular, through a broad range of speakers and subjects, covering as many topics of
interest to growers as possible. The programme will still include presentations with a research
and development (R&D) focus but will feature a range of other topics including marketing,
export advice and innovation.
“AUSVEG has entered into a number of strategic partnerships in recent months, with more to
be announced shortly, enabling the peak industry body to go beyond the traditional levy-
funded R&D focused conferences to offer this exciting new national event,” he said.
AUSVEG’s new key strategic partners include Elders, one of Australia’s leading rural services
providers, and DuPont, one of Australia’s most well regarded crop protection and seed
technology suppliers.
A Trade Show will feature up to 70 companies displaying their goods and services, and will
provide attendees with a broad view of the Australian vegetable and potato growing industry
as it currently stands.
The Convention will also be family friendly, with activities for children and special events for
young growers, and will feature an exciting social program, with breakfasts and information
sessions featuring prominent speakers aimed at grouping like-minded attendees together so
they can obtain information most relevant to them in a warm and relaxed setting.
Women in horticulture will also be recognised through special events.
The National Awards for Excellence on the evening of Saturday the 29th of May will recognise
those who have made a significant contribution to the industry.
The Convention will close on Sunday 30 May with a golf competition to be held at one of the
Gold Coast’s stunning courses.
The CEO, Richard Mulcahy, said full details of the program will be announced shortly,
together with registration details for attending participants.
He went on to say, “We encourage growers, researchers, and key suppliers to begin planning
early to avoid missing out on this important event.”
MEDIA CONTACT: Hugh Tobin, Communications Manager, AUSVEG
Phone: (03) 9544 8098, Mobile: 0431 939 920, Email: hugh.tobin@ausveg.com.au
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