PMA Fresh Connections Conference and Trade Show June 2012
Issue: Feb 2012
Hosted by PMA, The Australian Chamber
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Proudly sponsored by:

Gold sponsors



Trade show sponsor

Gala dinner sponsor

Welcome breakfast sponsor

Bronze sponsors





Closing drinks sponsor

Coffee cart sponsor

Lanyard sponsor

 

Satchel sponsor


Registration opening soon

The PMA Fresh Connections Conference and Trade Show is the leading business, education, information and networking event for the Australian and New Zealand fresh fruit, vegetable and floral industry.

Being held from 26–28 June 2012 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, delegates will come away with invaluable knowledge for increasing business profitability, and enhanced industry networks.

Registration will open in coming weeks

Drawing large crowds from across the global produce industry supply chain from producers to retailers and associated service suppliers, the 2012 event is set to be the biggest Fresh Connections yet!

 

Conference program snapshot

The PMA Fresh Connections 2012 program will comprise two days of business sessions including keynote and plenary presentations, concurrent and workshop sessions, pre conference industry tours, an action packed trade show and an engaging social program.

Tuesday 26 June
Retail/Foodservice/DC tour
Producers’ tour
Welcome reception
Wednesday 27 June
Welcome breakfast
Business program—plenary and concurrent sessions
Trade show
Young professionals reception
Conference gala dinner
Thursday 28 June
Business program—plenary and concurrent sessions
Trade show
Closing drinks with guest speaker

Please note that the above program is a guide only and subject to change

The full program will be available soon. Please continue to check the website for further updates www.pmafreshconnections.com.au.


Speaker spotlight

Sam Kekovich

Sports commentator
Media personality


"Slammin'" Sam Kekovich is one of the real personalities of AFL football. He is well known for his controversial behaviour, both on and off the field, and his advocacy for the consumption of lamb. He is also well known for his satires as spokesman for Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) to promote lamb.
 
Jan DeLyser

United States of America, PMA President Elect
Californian Avocado Commission


Jan DeLyser is responsible for the overall leadership, management and organisation of the Commission’s marketing functions. She has been with the Commission since 1998.

Prior to joining the Commission, Ms DeLyser spent 22 years in various facets of the produce industry including trade publications, trade association management, marketing for an international agricultural company and sales for a produce distributor.
 
David Thomas

Think Global

BRIC Expert, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Thought Leader, David Thomas is well known in the Asia Pacific region for his experience, credibility and passion for identifying, building and facilitating business and investment relationships between developed and emerging countries.

 

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PMA Fresh Connections 2012
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West Melbourne
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