Get Ready to Meet our Speakers

Hort Connections 2026 will bring together leading voices from across Australia and the globe, offering insights into innovation, sustainability, supply chains, research, and the future of fresh produce.

Want to be a speaker? Applications are now open, please access the Speaker Application page to apply!

Simone Keating

10 June 2026
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Future-Proofing Horticulture: Innovation, Sustainability,
and Smart Farming

Simone Keating

10 June 2026
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Future-Proofing Horticulture: Innovation, Sustainability,
and Smart Farming

Simone Keating

10 June 2026
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Future-Proofing Horticulture: Innovation, Sustainability,
and Smart Farming

Simone Keating

10 June 2026
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Future-Proofing Horticulture: Innovation, Sustainability,
and Smart Farming

Simone Keating

10 June 2026
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Future-Proofing Horticulture: Innovation, Sustainability,
and Smart Farming

Simone Keating

10 June 2026
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Future-Proofing Horticulture: Innovation, Sustainability,
and Smart Farming

Simone Keating

10 June 2026
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Future-Proofing Horticulture: Innovation, Sustainability,
and Smart Farming

Simone Keating

10 June 2026
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Future-Proofing Horticulture: Innovation, Sustainability,
and Smart Farming

  • • A fresh produce grower/business that is outstanding across all aspects of production, including: growing, product quality, environmental management and staff management.

    • A grower/business that is innovative, challenges convention and implements efficient practices (such as integrated pest management, minimising wastage, water conservation, precision agriculture, technology advances, and value-adding to product).

    • A grower/business that actively contributes to the broader industry (such as participating in industry committees, forums, international R&D tours, conferences or field days).