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