New Zealand Apples and Pears Annual Conference

29 - 31 July, 2024 - Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre, Hastings.

The theme of this year’s conference - Reset, Growth, Ambition - reflects the challenges and opportunities facing our industry, and our ongoing commitment to building a more sustainable, productive, and inclusive food sector.

The conference brings together growers, industry experts, suppliers and partners, decision-makers, government and media from Aotearoa and around the world.

Programme Summary

MONDAY 29 JULY

3pm                       Pre-conference registration, afternoon tea
4pm                       Annual General Meeting, New Zealand Apples and Pears Inc.
5.30pm                  Welcome reception in exhibitor area
7pm                       Finish

TUESDAY 30 JULY

7.30am                   Delegate registration, tea and coffee available
8.30am                   Welcome/whakatau, MC Introduction and housekeeping
8.50am                   Principal Sponsor | Plant and Food Research
9.05am                   Session One | RESET: How we move forward from the current landscape
10.05am                 Keynote Speaker: Minister Nicola Grigg, Assoc. Min of Agriculture (Horticulture)
10.30am                 Morning Tea
12.10pm                 Session Two | CHALLENGES: Adapting to moving goalposts
1-2pm                     Lunch
2.55pm                   Session Three | GROWTH: Supporting our industry ambition
4.30pm                   Day One concludes
6.30pm                   Conference dinner
10pm                      Dinner concludes

WEDNESDAY 31 JULY

8am                        Tea and coffee available
8.45am                   Session Three | GROWTH: Supporting our industry ambition continues
10am                      Morning Tea
10.45am                 Session Four | FUTURE: Unlocking opportunities for all
12.50pm                 Prize draw and conference concludes
1-2pm                     Lunch

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED     

Fees

(Rates incl GST)

The registration fee covers all sessions of the conference, including the pre-AGM afternoon tea and welcome event on Monday 29 July, catering at breaks and lunch on Tuesday 30 July and Wednesday 31 July, delegate bag and programme (and dinner if selected).

DINNER TICKETS HAVE ALL SOLD. Please contact jan@applesandpears.nz if you wish to go on a waitlist.

The conference will present valuable networking and information sharing opportunities with industry colleagues and friends, as well as suppliers and government representatives.

We look forward to seeing you in Hawke's Bay.

The New Zealand Apples and Pears Team