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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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| Chair: Peter May & Phil Sayer |
| TIME |
STREAM 1 – Main Plenary |
STREAM 2 – Breakout Room |
| 06:30 – 08:15 |
EXHIBITION HALL CLOSED |
AWPMA Networking Breakfast - sponsored by FMC
TICKETS REQUIRED – see registration page for more information |
| 08:20 – 08:30 |
Housekeeping |
| 08:30 – 09:00 |
AEPMA Presentation & Careers in Pest Launch
– Latest news & updates on the Pest Management Market
Vasili Tsoutouras - President, AEPMA
Marshall Blacklock - CDI Pest Management
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| 09:00 – 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 -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 – A look at sustainable business practices and how they can make your business a success
In a world increasingly focused on environmental sustainability and facing the challenges of climate change and global health risks, the pest control industry stands at a pivotal moment. This panel discussion brings together leading experts and company heads from the forefront of pest control to explore innovative strategies for navigating the evolving landscape. With a focus on sustainable practices, technological advancements in AI, and the crucial role of skilled professionals, this session will delve into how the industry is adapting to global trade and travel risks, climate shifts, and the drive towards zero carbon emissions.
Join us for a dynamic exploration of the future of pest control, where we'll uncover the resilience and adaptability at the heart of the industry.
PANEL:
Chair: Vasili Tsoutouras - President, AEPMA
Andrew Stone - Managing Director, Pacific Region, Rentokil Initial
Andreas Sahlbom - President, Region Pacific, Flick Anticimex
Dr David Lilly - Staff Scientist, Ecolab Global RD&E
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| 12:15 – 13:00 |
Panel Session: Manage Customer Expectations
The hardest thing to manage in our industry is not the pests themselves but the clients, so how do the ‘people in pest’ manage the most difficult clients? Our expert panel will dissect the good, the bad and the ugly in managing client expectations to give you the advantage out in the field. Join in the discussion with our panel who will discuss examples from the three service pillars of our industry: domestic, commercial and termite management.
PANEL:
Chair: Belinda Smith (Rapid Solutions
Rob Boschma (Specialist Termite Control)
Emma Mendelsohn (Noah's Ark Pest Control)
Michelle Downs (Lethal Pest Control)
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| 13:00 – 14:30 |
LUNCH – in Exhibition Hall |
| 14:30 – 15:10 |
EXHIBITION HALL CLOSED |
Food Industry Requirements; Good, Better, Best!
Juliana Elliott - HACCP International
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Managing Psychosocial Risk and Harrassment in the Workplace
Tameka Bramwell - Bramwell Partners
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| 15:10 – 15:50 |
25 Years of the Bed Bug Resurgence: An update on the Global Situation
Dr David Lilly - Ecolab
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Industrial Relations Changes - How do they affect you?
John Mitchell - Bramwell Partners
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| 15:50 – 16:30 |
Stored Product Insects and the Practical Use of Pheromones
Tom Meuller - Vice President, Insects Limited Inc.
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Practical Business Session
Belinda Raso - Tax Invest Consulting |
| 16:30 – 18:00 |
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"Syngenta for Life Uninterrupted Happy Hour" Drinks – Sponsored by Syngenta EXHIBITION HALL OPEN |