Join Growcom in Brisbane for the
Queensland Horticulture Export Congress
Tuesday 8 June 2021
Queensland horticulture growers are invited to join Growcom on Tuesday 8 June as we present the Queensland Horticulture Export Congress. Join experts from AUSVEG, TIQ, and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries as they provide an update on current fresh produce export trends, key challenges facing the sector, and upcoming opportunities. You will also hear directly from exporting growers and supply chain operators about their experiences in keeping trade going in the disrupted trading environment caused by COVID-19.
PROGRAM
Queensland Horticulture Export Overview
Fresh produce export trade update and key trading challenges.
Market Update & Market Development Opportunities
Market updates from TIQ Trade Commissioners in Singapore, Hong Kong & Japan.
Improving the Competitiveness of Fresh Vegetable Exports
Overview of the Queensland Government-led Air Freight to Sea Freight project – improving the performance of vegetables exported by ship.
Fresh Produce Exporting – Supply Chain Panel
Insights from exporting growers and supply chain operators.
REGISTER FOR THE QUEENSLAND HORTICULTURE EXPORT CONGRESS
The Queensland Horticulture Export Congress is presented in conjunction with Hort Connections.
DATE: Tuesday, 8 June 2021
TIME: 5:30pm – 7pm
LOCATION: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Meeting Room M4
COST: Free
QUEENSLAND HORTICULTURE EXPORT DINNER
Join Growcom following the Export Congress as we celebrate the Queensland horticulture industry’s export achievements at the Queensland Horticulture Export Dinner.
DATE: Tuesday, 8 June 2021
TIME: 7pm – 11:30pm
LOCATION: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Boulevard Room
SINGLE TICKET: $198
TABLE OF EIGHT: $1320
DRESS: Cocktail
COVID-SAFE EVENT
Growcom is committed to providing a safe environment for all attendees. To ensure the success of the Queensland Horticulture Export Congress & Dinner, please stay at home if:
- You have COVID-19 symptoms including a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.
- You have tested positive for COVID-19
- You have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19
- You have returned from overseas in the previous 14 days
- You have travelled to a COVID-19 Hotspot in the previous 14 days
Growcom will follow all current health directives throughout the event to ensure the safety of attendees. This information will be communicated to ticket holders, on Growcom’s website and social media channels. Please ensure we have the most up-to-date contact information for yourself and your guests.
As a further measure, a temporary isolation room will be constructed within the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre where attendees who become unwell during the event can be isolated.
Check in and you’re good to go!
Growcom will be using the new Check In Qld app to check guests into the Queensland Horticulture Export Congress & Dinner.
Prior to attending the event, all you need to do is:
- visit www.covid19.qld.gov.au/check-in-qld for links to download the app from Google Play or Apple App stores
- enter your details once when you first open the app
- open the app when you arrive at the Congress & Dinner
- select ‘Check in Now’ and scan or enter our code
Using this digital check in means your details will be stored securely by the Queensland Government for 56 days to assist with COVID-19 contact tracing (if needed).
The Check In Qld app is safe, secure and private. By using it, you are helping Queensland’s pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes to stay open, and you can visit us with confidence, knowing you can be contacted quickly and easily if there is any risk of exposure to the virus.
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 8 June!
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