Celebrate industry growing together

Hort Connections is returning to Brisbane in June following a successful COVID-safe delivery of the event in 2021. This year’s theme, Growing Together, aims to highlight the importance of uniting and supporting each other in building stronger, more resilient food systems. Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-8 June, the Hort Connections conference and Trade Show will offer growers and industry professionals the perfect setting to come together and discuss the issues important to their industries. This year will see the return of key networking events, including the Welcome Reception, taking place on the Monday afternoon, while the Trade Show Happy Hour grower networking event will also make a return on the Tuesday. AUSVEG National Marketing Manager, Nathan McIntyre, said Hort Connections 2022 presents unparalleled networking opportunities for everyone in the horticulture supply chain, a Trade Show showcasing leading local and global businesses, and world-class speakers. “We’re proud that Hort Connections has become such a huge event for the horticulture industry, thanks to support from growers and other delegates who are returning year after year to take advantage of the opportunities on offer,” Mr McIntyre said. “The Hort Connections team has worked hard behind-thescenes to improve the experience for those who want to attend the event by refreshing the conference website to make the experience of registering for the event as seamless as possible and making it easier to find information about the event’s program and speakers when they become available shortly.” Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and Central Markets Association of Australia will again be sponsoring the Trade Show under the banner of Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets. FMA Chair, Shane Schnitzler, said that it was important for the broader industry to take the opportunity to meet with friends and colleagues from across the sector and forge new connections to strengthen their business networks. “Hort Connections 2022 will be a true celebration for what the industry has achieved and how growers, Central Markets and the broader supply chain have banded together to ensure continuous supply of fruits and vegetables in the face of unprecedented challenges,” said Mr Schnitzler. “We are proud to continue supporting the industry through the sponsorship of the Hort Connections Trade Show and encourage as many people as possible from across the supply chain to attend to learn about the latest innovations and technologies in the industry, and to connect over the challenges everyone has faced, which in many respects have made the industry even more resilient.”

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