INDUSTRY SUMMIT DAY PROGRAMME
This is a working draft programme and is subject to change
| 7.30am |
Registrations open |
| 8.30am | Welcome and introductions |
| Update from Sophie Craig and Timothy Fogarty, NZTE UK/EU Commercial Advisors (via Livestream) |
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| Perspectives on the evolution of a successful primary sector industry body, Sarah Wilson, NZ Winegrowers General Manager Advocacy | |
| Presentation from sector advisor Stephen Franks, Franks Ogilvie Law Firm, on how a stronger, more effective industry body can be constituted for the apiculture sector. |
| 10.30am-11am | Morning tea sponsored by Ecrotek |
| Update on the work of the Trust, legal protection, authentication and distinctiveness and telling our story, given by Kristen Kohere-Soutar, Te Pitau Limited. | |
| Keynote address from ApiNZ Board Independent Chair Nathan Guy on proposed industry plan, followed by an interactive Q&A session. |
| 12pm-12.50pm | Lunch sponsored by Analytica Laboratories |
| Facilitated panel discussion on future of industry organisation.
Industry panel includes: Dr Jackie Evans, Comvita |
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| Keynote address: Randy Oliver (https://scientificbeekeeping.com) presenting on concepts in varroa management. (via Livestream) |
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| AFB update and future changes, Niha Long, The Management Agency (AFB PMP) General Manager | |
| Closing addresses |
| 4.30pm | Post-event cocktail hour sponsored by Hill Labs |
We look forward to engaging discussions and fruitful interactions throughout the day!
Thank you to our catering sponsors:
