Affiliated Events | Premiere Horticulture Conference & Trade Show | Hort Connections

The Hort Connections 2025 Affiliated Event Program will continue to be updated as we draw closer to the event.

The below Affiliated Events are not included in the official Hort Connections program. The Affiliated Events are produced by key Hort Connections Industry Partners and are open for all Hort Connections 2025 attendees to register for.

Day 1 - 4 June Day 2 - 5 June Day 3 - 6 June

TIME		SESSIONS	LOCATION		DETAILS
10:00 - 16:15		Avo Connections 2025	Mezzanine M4		Avocados Australia will be hosting the annual forum for the Australian avocado industry, Avo Cennections, on Wednesday 4 June from 10am to 4:15pm at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. This event takes place at the same venue as Hort Connections. Expert speakers will present on the latest industry news, export and marketing insights, and emerging developments to do with the Australian avocado industry. This event is brought to you by Avocados Australia. This event is SOLD OUT! MORE INFO
08:15 - 17:30		VegNET National Extension Advisory Group	Mezzanine M7 & M8

TIME		SESSIONS	LOCATION		DETAILS
10:00 - 11:30		Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA): Advancing Australia’s Horticultural Market Access and Biosecurity	Plaza P4		The Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) is the largest and most ambitious trade initiative in Australian horticulture industry. Join us at our inaugural FASTA Research Forum to learn more about FASTA and hear how various research streams are being developed to help protect and grow Australia’s horticulture exports. It will also engage and discover innovative research streams to support trade and discuss opportunities to engage and determine how market access research can be prioritised.
13:00 - 15:00		QDPI: Delivering Consistent Quality to Domestic and Export Markets	Mezzanine M1
19:00 - 22:00		IFPA Member Networking Event 2025 EVENT REGISTRATION	Soleil Pool Bar, Rydges South Bank		IFPA members will join together after Tuesday's Trade Show Happy Hour at Hort Connections 2025 for the IFPA Member Networking Event at Rydges South Bank Brisbane, June 5, 7 - 10pm. Strengthen connections, forge new networks at the picturesque Rydges Soleil Pool Bar, fostering collaboration among Australia and New Zealand's leading horticulture businesses.

TIME		SESSIONS	LOCATION		DETAILS
09:00 - 12:00		RD&I strategy for Organic Horticulture: Stakeholder Roundtable REGISTER NOW	Plaza P1		Join us at the Organic Horticulture RD & I stakeholder roundtable for certified organic horticulture operators at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. This session is your opportunity to share insights, identify challenges, and help shape the future direction of Australia’s organic horticulture sector.
14:00 - 16:00		RegTech final project update with Freshcare	Mezzanine M1 & M2

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