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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

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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!
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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
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| 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.

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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)
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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. |
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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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