Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association
DRAFT Program
Pesticon 2024 – The People in Pest
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AEPMA reserves the right to change program at any time |
Thursday 15 August 2024
The Star, Gold Coast, Australia
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“The People in Pest”
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TIME |
STREAM 1 – Main Plenary |
STREAM 2 – Breakout Room |
06:45 – 08:15 |
EXHIBITION HALL CLOSED |
AWPMA Networking Breakfast - sponsored by FMC
TICKETS REQUIRED – see registration page for more information |
08:30 – 08:40 |
Housekeeping |
08:40 – 9:00 |
AEPMA Presentation – Latest news & updates on the Pest Management Market |
9:00 – 10:15 |
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
“Debunking the Pest-ering Myths of Marketing & How Brands Grow”
Dr Cathy Nguyen, Senior Research Fellow and a Senior Marketing Scientist at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute. The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute is the world’s largest centre for research into marketing and considered THE authority on marketing by Fortune 500 Companies.
This presentation turns marketing thinking as you know it upside down. Dr. Cathy Nguyen will introduce the fundamental scientific laws that govern brand growth, for any product in any market. She presents research on how the brain works and buying behaviour that will overturn conventional thinking, exterminating some popular marketing myths along the way.
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10:15 – 11:00 |
EXHIBITION HALL OPEN |
Exhibition Hall – Opening Ceremony – MORNING TEA |
11:00 – 12:15 |
THE PEOPLE IN PEST – CEO Forum: A look at sustainable business practices and how they can make your business a success
Discover how sustainable practices can enhance both your business efficiencies and your role in the pest control industry. Explore strategies that not only optimize profits and technician effectiveness but also contribute to a more environmentally responsible approach. Join our panel of experts as they share their experiences, motivations, and insights into achieving sustainable business success
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12:15 – 13:00 |
Panel Session: Helping your staff Manage Customer Expectations |
13:00 – 14:30 |
LUNCH – in Exhibition Hall |
14:30 – 15:10 |
EXHIBITION HALL CLOSED |
Pest Management in the Food Industry - HACCP International |
People & Culture for Growing Businesses |
15:10 – 15:50 |
Bed Bugs |
Drones |
15:50 – 16:30 |
Pheromones |
Practical Business Session |
16:30 – 18:00 |
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Happy Hour Drinks – Sponsored by Syngenta EXHIBITION HALL OPEN |