Protected Cropping Australia Conference
28 - 30 July 2025
Adelaide Convention Centre
Overview
The Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) is thrilled to announce PCA Conference 2025, an essential event for anyone involved in the burgeoning sector of protected cropping in Australia. With the theme “Connect, Share, Learn,” this conference will bring together an inspiring line up of speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors from Australia and around the globe to share their cutting-edge knowledge, research, and innovations with over 600 delegates.
Why PCA Conference 2025 is a Must-Attend Event:
- Dynamic Program: Experience a fresh and innovative program featuring industry-leading speakers, engaging networking events, practical skills training, and in-depth grower discussion panels. Our agenda also includes the ever-popular conference dinner, farm tours, and an extensive exhibition trade show.
- Diverse Industry Representation: PCA Conference 2025 will cover a broad spectrum of horticultural sectors within protected cropping, including fruits, vegetables, berries, leafy greens, herbs, cut flowers, nursery, medicinal cannabis, aquaponics, vertical farming, and controlled environmental agriculture.
- Grower Support: We’re excited to offer up to 150 free grower trade show passes, thanks to our partnerships with allied trades and equipment suppliers. This initiative is designed to increase grower participation and provide tailored training to meet the diverse needs of our sector.
- Student Engagement: We remain committed to supporting the next generation of industry leaders. PCA Conference 2025 will continue to offer additional opportunities for students and emerging professionals to connect and engage with industry experts.
With more than 100 exhibitors and a vibrant, forward-thinking agenda, PCA2025 is set to be a landmark event in the protected cropping calendar. We invite you to join us in making this conference a resounding success and to explore partnership opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming you and your customers to PCA Conference 2025 and working together to advance our industry.
Partner with Us for PCA Conference 2025
For more information on sponsorships, exhibition opportunities, or to discuss how you can get involved, please contact Chelsea O’Brien (Sponsorship and Exhibition Administrator) at chelsea.obrien@aomevents.com.
The PCA Conference 2025 will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements and opportunities in protected cropping. It promises to be an insightful and engaging event!
We look forward to your participation in this landmark event and are excited about the opportunity to engage with you.
Zak Iqbal
Conference Chair
Protected Cropping Australia
Register Your Interest
Register your interest as a delegate, sponsor/exhibitor or speaker below.
Registration now open!
Farm Tours are available through the Registration Portal!
Register for the PCA 2025 Conference and add your Farm Tour below.
If you have already registered and would like to add a Farm Tour, please email conference@aomevents.com.
Earlybird Registration is closed.
Program Out Now!
The full program is now available, including abstract submission presentations for orals presentation and posters. Click below!
*Program subject to change, at the discretion of the Committee
Program Overview
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Monday, 28 July 2025 |
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9.00am – 2.00pm |
Exhibitor Bump In |
Hall H |
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From 2.00pm |
Registration and Exhibition Open |
Hall H |
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2.00pm -3.30pm |
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Workshop Chair – Andrew Tout |
Hall H |
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3.30pm - 3.45pm |
Break |
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3.45pm – 5.30pm |
Ag Tech & Startup Alley Chair – TBC |
Hall H |
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5.30pm – 7.30pm |
Welcome Reception |
Hall H |
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Tuesday, 29 July 2025 |
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7.00am |
Registration Open (arrival tea and coffee) |
Foyer J |
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07.00am – 8.00am |
Breakfast – Keynote Speaker: Warren Davies – The Unbreakable Farmer |
Adelaide Convention Centre |
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From 8.00am |
Exhibition Open |
Hall H |
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8.30am – 8.45am |
Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country (Des Dowling MC) Andrew Mcillwain (PCA Deputy Chair) |
Hall C |
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8.45am – 9.00am |
Opening Address: Zak Iqbal (PCA Conference Chair) |
Hall C |
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9.00am – 10.30am |
Keynote Panel Presentations & Panel:
Chair – Andrew McIlwain |
Hall C |
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10.30am – 11.10am |
Morning Tea and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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11.10am – 12.45pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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Ag Tech Innovation (Robotics, AI, Automation) Chair – Alastair McLean |
Climate, Energy & Renewables Climate control (incl. lighting) Chair – Andrew McIlwain Session Sponsored by DENSO
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Grower Workshop Growing for Profit Chair – Graeme Smith
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11.10am – 11.30am |
25. Artificial Intelligence and Agricultural-Technologies in Protected Horticulture: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities Md Shahiduzzaman, University of New England (UNE) |
16. Engineering Sunlight for the Horticulture Industry Amity Bliss, LLEAF Pty Ltd
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11.30am – 11.50am |
43. Bioscout - Helping farmers see the unseen Charles Simons, Bioscout Australia |
62. The underestimated importance of controlled air movement through the canopy for more active, more healthy and more sustainable crops Ton Habraken, Ludvig Svensson BV |
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11.50am – 12.10pm |
1. How is a Greenhouse AI built Paul Voutier, Ambit Robotics |
21. Boosting crop yield in protected cropping systems with carbon Amrutha Vijayakumar, University of New England, Armidale |
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12.10 pm – 12.30 pm |
71. Unpacking the findings of two recent berry trials to improve traceability, consumer engagement and streamlining the cross-border inspection process Greg Calvert, Freshchain |
5. Optimal Climate Control in Greenhouses: The Importance of Double Screens Carmen Berkhout, Ridder |
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12.30 pm – 12.50 pm |
Grower Panel discussion - Growing Profitably and Sustainably (12.30 – 1.10pm)
Chair: Jack Mooney |
47. Smart Farm Management System: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability through an Online Dashboard Mark Cardamis, UNSW |
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12.50pm – 1.45pm |
Lunch and Exhibition Open Lunch is sponsored by HM Clause |
Hall H |
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12.50pm - 1.45pm |
Young Researcher R&D Presentations (sponsored by Australian Society of Horticultural Science) Chair SP Singh |
Hall H |
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1.45pm – 3.00pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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Building Resilient Profitable Businesses Chair – Jack Mooney |
Food Safety Chair – Michelle Mak |
Grower Workshop Irrigation and Fertigation Basics Chair - Tony Bundock
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1.45pm – 2.05pm |
10. Unlocking the key drivers of business profitability Paul Omodei, Planfarm Donna Lucas |
27. Meeting the Challenge: Navigating Increasing Sustainability Requirements in Food Safety Certification Jane Siebum, Freshcare |
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2.05pm – 2.25pm |
46. Lessons from the Field: Sales Strategies for Building Profitability in Horticulture Georgia Stormont, Curious Georgia Coaching |
12. Food safety risk management in protected cropping systems Sukhvinder Pal Singh, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
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2.25pm – 2.45pm |
53. Eating with your eyes Terry Parsons, Envirotec Horticultural Structures |
Business Management & Labour Efficiency Chair – Julie Kreiger |
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23. Skilling the Way to Labour Efficiency, Navtej Bal, Ironwood Institute |
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2.45pm – 3.05pm |
34. Attracting multi-generational talent in a competitive world: How can protected cropping continue to encourage capable people into the industry? Speaker TBC |
24. Protected Cropping Trends and Insurance Insights from Europe, Marie Groenhof, Greenhouse and Horticulture, Hagelunie, the Netherlands (pre-record) |
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3.05pm – 3.35pm |
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Panel Discussion
Chair: Andrew Tout |
Hall C |
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3.35pm – 4.15pm |
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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4.15pm – 5.30pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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Chair – Steve Coventry Session Sponsored by Syngenta |
Pollination Chair – Zak Iqbal |
Nutrition & Irrigation Chair – Daniel Robinson |
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4.15pm – 4.35pm |
11. Effective management of Tobamoviruses (Tomato brown rugose fruit virus & Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus) in greenhouse horticulture Len Tesoriero, Crop Doc Consulting Pty Ltd |
26. Evaluating stingless bees and flies as pollinators for glasshouse strawberries Claire Allison, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University |
3. WaterWise for the Future: Building Irrigation Capacity in Intensive Horticulture for Sustainable Growth in Coastal NSW Ewan Leighton, Local Land Services |
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4.35pm – 4.55pm |
15. Banker Plants in IPM: A Useful Tool But Not A One-Size- Fits-All, Anita Marquart, Biological Services |
28. Pollination in protected strawberries - pollen requirement, alternative pollinators, and CEA environments Melissa Broussard, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, Ltd |
50. Benefits of nanobubble technology for protected cropping Leon Power, Nanobubble Agritech |
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4.55pm – 5.15pm |
38. Genetic defence mechanism for tomato varieties Highly Resistant (HR) to ToBRFV Manus Thoen , Enza Zaden Australia |
42. Sonication unzips floral anther trichomes boosting pollination and tomato fruit size Christopher Cazzonell, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University |
8. Smart fertigation: unlocking higher yields and sustainability in greenhouse cucumber production at different EC and K levels Sonali Koundal, Western Sydney University |
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5.15pm – 5.35pm |
6. Green and Clean: Mastering pest management and hygiene in horticulture Jasper Verhoeven, Royal Brinkman |
30. Optimising honeybee pollination in protected apple orchards Lisa Evans, Plant and Food Research |
14. Economic And Environmental Gains from Sustainable Eggplant Fertigation Md Mazadul Islam, Western Sydney University |
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5.35pm – 6.45pm |
Invited Networking Grower Event – Light refreshments served Sponsored by Exfoliators
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Hall H |
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 |
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From 7.00am |
Registration Open (arrival tea and coffee) |
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From 8.00am |
Exhibition Open |
Hall C |
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8.30am – 9.10am |
Plenary: Tristan Kitchener, Kitchener & Partners Pty Ltd |
Hall C |
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9.10am – 9.30am |
Plenary: Lee Stiles, Secretary, Lea Valley Growers Association UK |
Hall C |
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9.30am – 10.30am |
Plenary Panel - Understanding Consumer & Retailer Needs in PC
Chair –Tristan Kitchener |
Hall C |
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10.30am – 11.10am |
Morning Tea and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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11.10am – 12.10pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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Chair - Gordon Rogers Session Sponsored by Hort Innovation |
Sustainability & Waste Management Chair – Matt Plunkett |
Emerging Crops and Technologies Chair – Elio Jovicich |
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11.10am – 11.30am |
17. Introducing horticulture's new protected cropping program: Growing horticulture through protected cropping innovation Gordon Rogers, Applied Horticultural Research |
76. Agricultural plastics – what is the future? Anne-Maree Boland – RMCG |
64. Strengthening Northern Australia’s horticulture through protected cropping pathways to adoption Elio Jovicich, Department of Primary Industries
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11.30am – 11.50am |
Panel Moderated by Gordon Rogers featuring:
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83. Sustainability in protected cropping John Baker, Perfection Fresh Australia
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22. Assessing the Australian native bush tomato (Solanum centrale) for greenhouse production Michelle Mak, Western Sydney University
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11.50am – 12.10pm |
Panel as above |
29. Eliminating Single-Use Plastics in Hydroponic Production: A High-Impact Shift from Plastic Pots to Ellepot Paper Pots Darran Stone, Ellepot |
63. Polyhouse in the Lockyer shows Potential for Sub-tropical Summer Heidi Wiggenhauser and and Gaurav Bhuju, Department of Primary Industries |
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12.10pm – 12.45pm |
Sustainability – Challenges & Opportunities in Protected Cropping Panel
Chair – Alastair McLean |
Hall C |
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12.45pm – 1.45pm |
Lunch and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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1.45pm – 2.45pm |
Mixed Sessions |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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Medicinal Cannabis Forum Chaired by Angus Murray (Cann Group Limited) and featuring:
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Berries Forum
74. How can automated insect monitoring technology enable site specific berry pollination management? Alan Dorin, Monash University
79. Bioreactors: A Sustainable Solution to Nutrient Pollution Melinda Simpson, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
78. Understanding “e-weights” (AQS) and how it instantly (and legally!) reduces giveaway Julian Horsley, A&D Weighing and Inspection |
Grower Workshop Managing pests and diseases in the greenhouse Chair - Andrew McIllwain
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2.45pm – 3.35pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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Pollination & Pest Management Chair - Elio Jovicich |
Energy Efficiency Chair – Tony Bundock |
Mixed Themes Chair – Andrew Mcillwain |
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2.45pm – 3.05pm |
32. Development of the Hoverfly (Eristalis tenax) as a Complimentary Managed Pollinator Raylea Rowbottom, Seedpurity |
4. A transition to green energy Sohum Gandhi, Enriva Pty Ltd |
Managing pests and diseases in the greenhouse 52. Multi-Action 3-in-1 Insecticide, Miticide, and Fungicide: An Ideal Solution for Integrated Pest and Disease Management Eugene Chau, Rovensa Next |
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3.05pm – 3.25pm |
31. The use of Solitary Bees in Protected Cropping Katja Hogendoorn, the University of Adelaide |
66. Climate screens: an indispensable tool for greenhouse growers to achieve more resilient, sustainable and profitable cultivation Ton Habraken, Ludvig Svensson BV |
49. Strengthening biosecurity measures to prevent diseases Ivan Casteels, Roamtechnology |
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3.25pm – 3.55pm |
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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3.55pm – 5.45pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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Agronomy & Environment Chair – Elio Jovicich |
Energy Efficiency Chair – Tony Bundock |
Grower Workshop Improving energy efficiency Chair - Matt Plunkett
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3.55pm – 4.15pm |
36. Coping with Hotter and Brighter Climates Graeme Smith, Graeme Smith Consulting |
59. Resource Use and Sustainability Assessment of Australian Greenhouse Capsicum Production Jing He, Western Sydney University |
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4.15pm – 4.35pm |
37. Rock Solid Developments in the Grodan Research Department Tico van Leeuwen, Grodan |
48. Optimizing Water, Energy and Production for Horticultural Success John van der Wilk, Stolze |
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Agronomy & Environment – continued |
Market & Supply Chain, Chair – TBC |
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4.35pm – 4.55pm |
54. Growing Profitably and Sustainably Using Vento Tunnel Films, Increased Yields While Reducing Energy and Labour Costs with Self Ventilating Greenhouse Films Robert Trenchard, Terrashield Pty Ltd |
60. The Food Frontier: Could the Asia Pacific Feed the World? Alastair Maclean, Powerplants |
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4.55pm – 5.15pm |
Pollination & Pest Management Chair – Elio Jovicich 20. Assessing Visual and Olfactory Cues for Enhanced Monitoring of Serpentine Leaf Miner Lok Nath Aryal, Macquarie University |
56. Horticulture Goes Urban delivering knowledge to enable close to consumption production of perennial crops Samantha Baldwin, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
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5.15pm – 5.35pm |
18. Varroa: the New Frontier of Honey Bee Pollination Danny LeFeuvre, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council |
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5.35pm – 7.00pm |
Free Time |
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7.00pm – 11.00pm |
Gala Dinner & Awards Presentation - Sponsored by Perfection Fresh |
Hall FG |
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Thursday, 31 July 2025 Farm Tours – timings are estimated |
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Tour 1 Times |
Tour 1 – Vegetable Crops |
Tour 2 Times |
Tour 2 – Mixed Crops |
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5.45am |
Depart Adelaide Convention Centre |
7.00am |
Depart Adelaide Convention Centre |
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6.00am |
SA Produce Markets |
8.00am |
Australian Grain Tech |
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9.00am |
TRL Produce |
10.00am |
PNLeav Greenhouse Builder |
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11.00am |
VocoFresh |
12.00pm |
Quality Harvest |
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12.30pm (lunch) |
Apex Greenhouses |
2.00pm |
Living Colour Nursery |
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2.30pm |
Adelaide Airport drop off |
3.30pm |
Adelaide Airport drop off |
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3.00pm |
Return to Adelaide Convention Centre |
4.00pm |
Return to Adelaide Convention Centre |
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Monday, 28 July 2025 |
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9.00pm – 2.00pm |
Exhibitor Bump In |
Hall H |
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From 2.00pm |
Registration and Exhibition Open |
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TBC |
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Workshop |
TBC |
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2.00pm – 5.00pm |
Ag Tech Alley Presentations in partnership with AusAgritech (Trade Hall)
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Hall H |
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5.00pm – 7.00pm |
Welcome Reception |
Hall H |
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Tuesday, 29 July 2025 |
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Registration Open (arrival tea and coffee) |
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07.00am – 8.00am |
Sponsored Breakfast – Warren Davies – The Unbreakable Farmer |
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From 8.00am |
Exhibition Open |
Hall H |
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8.30am – 8.45am |
Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country (Des Dowling MC) Session Chair: Andrew Tout (PCA Chair) |
Hall C |
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8.45am – 8.55am |
Opening Address: Session Chair: Zak Iqbal (PCA Conference Chair) |
Hall C |
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8.50am – 9.00am |
Naming Rights Sponsor Address TBC |
Hall C |
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9.00am – 10.30am |
Keynote Panel Presentations & Panel: Godfrey Dol – (Virtual) Van Der Hoeven & Glasshouse Consultancy Levi Nupponen – Agrology Pty Ltd |
Hall C |
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10.30am – 11.10am |
Morning Tea and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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11.10am – 12.45pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Ag Tech (Robotics, AI, Automation)
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Climate, Energy & Renewables
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Grower Workshop Growing for Profit |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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12.10pm – 12.45pm |
Grower Panel discussion - Growing Profitably and Sustainably Session Chair: Jack Mooney, Giacomo Pippo, Jo Van Niekerk, Paul Millett, Steve Marafiote |
Hall C |
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12.45pm – 1.45pm |
Lunch and Exhibition Open |
Hall H |
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1.00pm - 1.45pm |
Young Researcher R&D Presentations (sponsored by Australian Society of Horticultural Science) Session Chair SP Singh |
TBC |
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1.45pm – 3.00pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Building Resilient Profitable Businesses
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Food Safety
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Grower Workshop Irrigation and Fertigation Basics |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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3.00pm – 3.35pm |
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Panel Discussion Session Chair: Andrew Tout, Dr Len Tesoriero, Jasper Verhoeven, Chris Millis, James Bertram |
Hall C |
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3.35pm – 4.15pm |
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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4.15pm – 5.30pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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IPDM & Biosecurity
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Pollination
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Nutrition & Irrigation
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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5.30pm – 7.00pm |
Networking Event – Sponsored by TBC (Arrival Drinks & Canapes) |
Hall H |
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025 |
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From 7.00am |
Registration Open (arrival tea and coffee) |
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From 8.00am |
Exhibition Open |
Hall C |
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8.30am – 9.10am |
Plenary: Tristan Kitchener, Kitchener & Partners Pty Ltd |
Hall C |
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9.10am – 9.50am |
Plenary: Lee Stiles, Secretary, Lea Valley Growers Association UK |
Hall C |
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9.50am – 10.30am |
Plenary Panel - Understanding Consumer & Retailer Needs in PC (Chaired by Tristan Kitchener) |
Hall C |
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10.30am – 11.10am |
Morning Tea and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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11.10am – 12.10pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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New RDE (Protected Cropping Research, Development Program) Chaired by Gordon Rogers, AHR |
Marketing & Export |
Sustainability & Waste Management |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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12.10pm – 12.45pm |
Sustainability – Challenges & Opportunities in Protected Cropping Panel |
Hall C |
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12.45pm – 1.45pm |
Lunch and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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1.45pm – 2.45pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Medicinal Cannabis Session Chair: Angus Murray |
Berries |
Grower Workshop Managing pests and diseases in the greenhouse |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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1.45pm – 2.45pm |
Concurrent sessions continued TBC |
Concurrent sessions continued TBC |
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IPDM |
Pollination |
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Ag Tech (Robotics & AI) |
Climate/Energy & Renewables |
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3.15pm – 3.55pm |
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition |
Hall H |
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3.55pm – 5.25pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Root Zone & Substrate Innovation
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Emerging Crops & Technologies |
Grower Workshop Improving energy efficiency |
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Hall C |
Hall A |
Hall B |
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5.25pm – 7.00pm |
Free Time |
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7.00pm – 11.00pm |
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Hall FG |
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Gala Dinner & Awards Presentation - Sponsored by Perfection Fresh|
Tour 1 Times |
Tour 1 – Vegetable Crops |
Tour 2 Times |
Tour 2 – Mixed Crops |
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5.45am |
Depart Adelaide Convention Centre |
7.00am |
Depart Adelaide Convention Centre |
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6.00am |
SA Produce Markets |
8.00am |
Australian Grain Tech |
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9.00am |
TRL Produce |
10.00am |
PNLeav Greenhouse Builder |
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11.00am |
VocoFresh |
12.00pm |
Quality Harvest |
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12.30pm (lunch) |
Apex Greenhouses |
2.00pm |
Living Colour Nursery |
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3.30pm |
Adelaide Airport drop off |
5.00pm |
Adelaide Airport drop off |
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4.30pm |
Return to Adelaide Convention Centre |
6.00pm |
Return to Adelaide Convention Centre |
Speakers
Meet our speakers!
Call for Abstracts
Abstract Submissions now closed.
The PCA Conference Committee are pleased to announce that Call for Abstracts are open to submit full abstracts and poster papers for the PCA Conference 2025.
Timeline
Poster (only) Abstract Submissions have been extended until Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Oral Presentation Abstract Submissions have closed on Friday 21 March, 2025.
Themes
The theme of the conference is “Growing Profitably and Sustainably,” with submissions broadly required to reflect this theme and sub themes listed below.
As a guide, some of the themes for abstracts, posters and presentations include, but not limited to:
- Ag tech (including the application of AI & Robotics)
- Emerging technologies
- Energy efficiency (including mandatory climate reporting )
- Labour efficiency
- Business management
- Pollination
- Integrated Pest & Disease Management
- Biosecurity
- Irrigation
- Climate control (incl. lighting)
- Substrate & root zone management
- Crop management
- Nutrient Management
- Food Safety
- Marketing and supply chain (incl export)
- Consumer trends in protected cropping
- National Construction Code and land use planning
- Emerging crops.
If successful, the Program Committee may further consider your abstract for panel and plenary sessions in the reviewing process.
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Principal Partners
Interested in Sponsoring?
There will be a number of opportunities for organisational branding and recognition both in the lead up to and during the conference.
For further information, please contact All Occasions Group via sponsorship@aomevents.com.
Venue
The Conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC). The ACC is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre and nestled within the beauty of the Riverbank Precinct, just 15 minutes’ drive from Adelaide Airport.
The Adelaide Riverbank Precinct is a hive of activity and where the city’s cultural, sporting, education, medical, conference and entertainment zones merge, making it Australia’s best connected business events precinct. It is also a short walk to international and boutique hotels and accommodation. Public transport, the Adelaide Railway Station and taxi ramps are also at the Centre’s doorstep.
For more information, please visit the Adelaide Convention Centre website here.
Destination Adelaide
Adelaide offers all of the benefits of a large international metropolis without the problems of a huge city. Add its Mediterranean climate, ease of access, affordability, quality accommodation, excellent shopping options, and it’s easy to see why conference delegates refer to Adelaide as “the perfect conference city”.
Adelaide is the perfect opportunity to relax and play. Discover the local gourmet food and famed regional wines. Enjoy fun social events and adventurous outings.
The unique wildlife parks, clean beautiful beaches, vibrant cafés, great dining, riverboats and dolphin cruises make Adelaide a great family holiday destination.
Map of Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide
Use this functional map to find local attractions and navigate your way through the streets of Adelaide’s CBD and North Adelaide, including a guide to lanes and arcades off Hindley and Rundle Street. You’ll also find information regarding free Wi-Fi in the city and emergency contacts.
ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKETS
Visit the world-famous Adelaide Central Markets, a foodie delight which is home to hundreds of stalls selling everything from fresh produce to cheese to chocolate and more! For more information, visit the Adelaide Central Market Website.
BAROSSA VALLEY
Taking a winery tour of the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale regions; all which are within an hour’s drive of the city-centre and produce some of the world’s best wines. For more information, the visit Barossa Australia Website.
BIKE RIDING
Hire a free bike to ride around the city. There are cycle lanes that allow safe and quick travel for cyclists. Some of these lanes are painted green and have a dedicated “bike box”. Bike boxes ensure cyclists are easily seen at intersections, by allowing them to wait safely in front of traffic. For more information, visit the City of Adelaide Website.
SA MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Admire the nation’s most comprehensive displays of Indigenous culture at the SA Museum and see the nation’s finest collection of early European settlement art at the Art Gallery of SA, both conveniently located on North Terrace in the city. For more information, visit the Art Gallery of SA Website or SA Museum Website.
ADELAIDE ZOO
Visit the Adelaide Zoo and its famous pandas in the city centre, or Monarto Open-Plain Zoo, which is known as Australia’s “Little Africa”. For more information, visit the Adelaide Zoo Website.
TRAM
Adelaide Metro offers free public transport options in the city and North Adelaide. The free City Connector bus links you to popular city attractions, shopping, dining, education and other services. You can also take a tram out to historic sea-side Glenelg. For more information, visit the City of Adelaide Website.
CONFERENCE
INFORMATION
Protected Cropping Australia
Conference 2025
28-30 July 2025
Adelaide Convention Centre
CONFERENCE
ORGANISERS
12 Stirling Street
Thebarton SA 5031