Hort Connections
What is Hort Connections?
Hort Connections 2022 is a space for networking, education and business for the entire fresh produce industry.
Hort Connections 2022 is being held from 6-8 June at the Brisbane Convention Centre. The conference theme – growing together – will highlight the importance for every sector of the horticulture industry to come together to build a stronger more resilient food system to feed local and international consumers.
Hort Connections speakers and exhibitors will showcase the latest research, technologies and innovations to offer new perspectives on how the industry can grow together.
You can read more about Hort Connections by going to the Hort Connections website.
If you haven’t already, be sure to register now and get ready for more info, more food and more fun than ever before.
Hort Innovation at Hort Connections
Hort Innovation is proud to participate in Hort Connections this year. Visit our stand and participate in the activities outlined below.
Don't miss out on Insights Sessions on Tuesday 7 June
Sit down for a 10-minute one-on-one chat with the people closest to the topics and investments you care about. Some of the topics include biosecurity, food safety, international trade, integrated pest management, and pollination. Find out more about our team and book your session here.
Delicious food showcasing your levies in action
Monday
On the opening evening of Hort Connections, join us at the Hort Innovation stand to enjoy a beverage from the Cidery Bar and a meal from the Mighty Mushie Eatery.
We are also hosting Alumni Leadership Networking Drinks for past participants of our Hort Frontiers Leadership Fund investments.
Tuesday
On Tuesday, we have a jam-packed schedule for everyone to enjoy:
- Grab a baked good from our Sustainable Bakery that contains green banana and sweetpotato flour.
- Taste sweet papaya sorbet at the Papaya Palace.
- Participate in the Papaya Sensory Experience, where your views on papaya will be used in our Hort Frontiers genetics of fruit sensory preferences project.
- Join us for avocado-inspired fries, toasties and bowls at Our Green Gold Diner for dinner.
- Quench your thirst at the Tropicana Bar.
We are also hosting Extension Networking Drinks for personnel involved in Hort Innovation funded industry development projects.
Wednesday
Finish off your Hort Connections experience by grabbing yourself a coffee at our stand and sampling delicious baked goods from the Sustainable Bakery.
Hear from our experts
Panel session - Growing Australian horticulture through innovation and sustainability
Wednesday 8 June at 2pm in the Growing and Farming stream, Meeting rooms 1 and 2
What does growing horticulture through innovation and sustainability mean? How interlinked are sustainability credentials and innovation? Do Australian and global leaders think companies, industry and government can grow through innovation and sustainability? This session will set the scene for the economic drivers and trends that will shape the coming year and spark a discussion about adaption and innovation domestically and globally.
Panel facilitator: Nicholas Housego, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Panelists:
- Adam Briggs – Head of Data & Insights, Hort Innovation
- Sophie Krantz – Internationalisation strategy & business leadership development
- Tony Hunter – Global Food Futurist, Future Cubed
- Kathryn Young – R&D Manager for Natural Resource Management and Emerging Technology, Hort Innovation
- Brei Montgomery – Head of International Trade, Hort Innovation