2024 IRRIGATION AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

This event will run concurrently with the 9th Asian Regional Conference for Irrigation and Drainage and the 75th International Executive Council meeting of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage from the 1 to the 7 September at the ICC in Sydney. 

Join Irrigation Australia at this leading event to connect with global experts, leaders and industry professionals as they share knowledge and celebrate the industry's achievements. The preliminary program is available online. The event will feature various plenary sessions and interactive workshops that cover essential topics and provide valuable insights, discussions, and practical knowledge. This year’s exhibition has been significantly revamped, so come along and discover the exciting changes made!

NEW KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED

Dr Anoulak Kittikhoun | Mekong River Commission for Sustainable Development
Dr Anoulak leads the MRC Secretariat headquartered in Vientiane and its Flood and Drought Management Centre in Phnom Penh, to support the implementation of the Mekong Basin Development Strategy (BDS) 2021–2030 and MRC Strategic Plan (SP) 2021–2025.

Dr Katherine Wynn | CSIRO
At CSIRO Futures, Katherine advises clients on the emerging trends and technologies shaping industries while designing responsive strategies for more informed investment decisions. Katherine has led the delivery of several reports in agriculture and food, including:

• Growth opportunities for Australian food and agribusiness report
• Australia's National Protein Roadmap
• Reshaping Australian Food Systems Roadmap
• Ag2050 Scenarios Report

Brian Walker | Retail Doctor Group
As founder and CEO, Brian will discuss industry trends and strategies to enhance business value in retail.

Jason Banks | TIACS
As Co-CEO, Jason leads “This Is A Conversation Starter” – an organisation offering a free, mental health counselling service for tradies, truckies, rural and blue collar workers. Staff and stakeholders of Irrigation Australia are supporters of this charity and proud wearers of their impressive shirts and safety clothing wherever we can.

This is a unique opportunity to participate in a world-class event that promotes collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange. Early bird registrations are limited, so register soon to secure a spot at this significant industry event!

For additional information about the program, keynote speakers, and other event details, visit Irrigation Australia.