New Zealand Grain & Seed Trade Association is pleased to host the
2024 “Women in Seed Forum”
To be held at the
Chateau on the Park – Great Hall
189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch
Tuesday 21st May 2023
7:45am – 5:00pm
Presented for Women in the grain and seed industry to create
opportunities for networking, professional and personal development.
Cost $295.00 pp (GST incl)
Includes breakfast, lunch & refreshments
Programme - Tuesday 21st May 2024
7.45am
Registration
8:15am
Networking Breakfast & Welcome
Charlotte Connoley
President: NZGSTA
Charlotte Connoley
President: NZGSTA
9:00am
Professor Andrew Allan
Plant & Food Research / The Auckland University
"CRISPR and Gene Editing. What does it mean for the Industry?"
Plant & Food Research / The Auckland University
"CRISPR and Gene Editing. What does it mean for the Industry?"
9:45am
Clare Bradley
Chief Executive Officer: Agrisea New Zealand
"Science and Innovation"
Chief Executive Officer: Agrisea New Zealand
"Science and Innovation"
10:30am
Morning Tea
10:50am
Fiona Anderson
PHD Student: Seed Industry Research Centre
“Reseach Project and the relevance to the Big Picture for the Seed Industry”
PHD Student: Seed Industry Research Centre
“Reseach Project and the relevance to the Big Picture for the Seed Industry”
11:30pm
Amy Scott
Communication Expert
“Challenges of Communication and Speaking Out; Understanding your Strengths”
Communication Expert
“Challenges of Communication and Speaking Out; Understanding your Strengths”
12:15pm
Networking Lunch
(Pattersons Restaurant – Downstairs)
(Pattersons Restaurant – Downstairs)
1:30pm
Dr Linda Johnston
Science Group Manager: AgResearch
“Supporting Resilient Farming Systems”
Science Group Manager: AgResearch
“Supporting Resilient Farming Systems”
2:15pm
Charlotte Glass
Managing Director: Agri Magic Limited
"Walking your own Path"
Managing Director: Agri Magic Limited
"Walking your own Path"
3:00pm
Afternoon Tea
3:20pm
Bridgit Hawkins
Chief Sustainability Officer: CropX Technologies
" What is Fields of Change? Opportunity for Women to Increase their Role in the Primary Industry"
Chief Sustainability Officer: CropX Technologies
" What is Fields of Change? Opportunity for Women to Increase their Role in the Primary Industry"
4:00pm
Claire Turnbull
Managing Director: Mission Nutrition| Author | Speaker
“Creating a Healthier Relationship with Food; Keeping well when Life is Busy and Being Kind to Yourself”
Managing Director: Mission Nutrition| Author | Speaker
“Creating a Healthier Relationship with Food; Keeping well when Life is Busy and Being Kind to Yourself”
4:45pm
Conclusion: Q & A
More info, Accommodation, Transport & Parking
Register individually or as a group, please supply names and contact details for each person.
Advise any dietary requirements you might have.
Accommodation is available at the venue at $200.00 pp/night.
Book via the following link, click book a room, select edit stay at the top of the screen for the nights required.
NZGSTA 2024 Women in Seed Forum (hilton.com)
Parking – Free parking is available on site.
Contact: Sharon at sharon.dawe@seedindustrynz.co.nz
Registrations have now closed