DRAFT Programme

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PRE-CONFERENCE:Tuesday 12 August 2014
WatervieW in Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
Pre-Conference Sydney Harbour Cruise sponsored by Syngenta
TIME   LOCATION
4:00pm AEPMA Annual General Meeting WatervieW in Bicentennial Park
4:15pm Shuttle buses - collection from Sydney Olympic Park Hotels Quest Apartments & Accor Hotels
4:45pm Shuttle bus departs Convention Centre to wharf Waterview Convention Centre
5.20pm Cruise departs Homebush Bay Wharf
8:30pm Cruise returns Homebush Bay Wharf
8:40pm Shuttle bus departs wharf to Convention Centre  
DAY 1: Wednesday 13 August 2014
WatervieW in Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
"What’s New… and Emerging in Pest Control -  What Every Business Needs to Know"
Chair – Dr Chris Orton
TIME TOPIC SPEAKER
8.15am Opening Address David Gay
8.30am We Create Chemistry Tom Nishimura - SPD Global Technical Education BASF
9.25am Feral Animal Control Tim Blackman - Invasive Animals CRC
10.15am Morning tea in Exhibiton Hall - Sponsored by Liphatech
10.45am COMPANY SPOTLIGHT - Liphatech Romain Broch
10.55am Bed Bugs – New Research David Lilly - University of Sydney
11.45am Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics Terry Ryan
12.35pm COMPANY SPOTLIGHT - Syngenta Paul Jackson
12.45pm Lunch in Exhibition Hall - Sponsored by Syngenta
1.45pm UV-A – IPM Technology for a Changing World – Essential Concepts and Emerging Trends Steve Broadbent
Ensystex Australasia Ltd
2.40pm Global Future in Pest Control Raja Mahendran
International Strategic Pest Consultant
3.30pm Afternoon Tea in Exhibiton Hall - Sponsored by Sherwood Chemicals
4.00pm Training Culture Vasili Tsoutouras
4.45pm Summation Stewart Patterson
5.00pm Happy Hour Sponsored by Bayer
6.30pm “Pest Manager of the Year” Presentation Dinner Sponsored by BASF
DAY 2: Thursday 14 August 2014
WatervieW in Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
"The ABC of Practical Pest Control – How to Save Time and Make Money"
Chair – Mr Craig Hickey
TIME STREAM 1 SPEAKER STREAM 2 SPEAKER
8.15am Opening and Launch of Food Industry Brochure David Gay - NSW Food Authority
8.40am Case Studies on Termite Treatment Keith Farrow Non-Chemical Rodent Management Andy Knox
9.20am Colony Elimination Back to Basics James Austin BASF Marketing in the Electronic Age Peter Huxley
10.00am Morning Tea in Exhibition Hall - Sponsored by Liphatech
10.30am Dos and Don’ts of Pest Control Peter Lamond Tendering to win the Contract Raja Mahendran
11.15am Rodent Control in a Changing World - Essential Concepts and Emerging Trends for Non-Toxic solutions Steve Broadbent Understanding Hazards and Managing Risks - looking after you business, your team and your customers Peter Arkle Syngenta
12.00pm Lunch in Exhibition Hall - Sponsored by Ensystex
1.00pm Practical Pest Methods Gary Stephenson New Products and Processes James Austin BASF
1.45pm Pest Manager WH&S Paul Houlihan Financial Management of Pest Control Businesses David Scott
2.45pm Afternoon tea in Exhibition Hall - Announcement of the Early-bird Prize
3.15pm Codes of Practice Update John Graham Practical Steps for Growing the Pest Control Business David Gay
4.00pm Draw of passport $1,000 prize
4.30pm Cocktails and canapés Sponsored by Ensystex
5.30pm Conclusion