PRELIMINARY PROGRAM - MELBOURNE

MELBOURNE STATE PREMIUM SPONSORS:
MELBOURNE STATE SUPPORTERS:
CONFERENCE DAY 1
9.00am Conference Introduction: Vision & Outline of Event
Max Spedding, Collex
9.15am The State of Composting and Compost Use in Australia – Summary of Research Phase
David Hanlon, Resource Consulting Services
9.45am Setting the Scene: Compost - How Australia Might Look in 10 Years
Ron Alexander, President, R. Alexander Associates, Inc. & Co-manager of the US Composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance Program 
10.15am Questions
10.30am MORNING TEA
11.00am Creating Dollars from Compost through Disease Suppression
Harry Hoitink, Dept of Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University, USA
11.30am Water Savings through Compost Use
Kevin Wilkinson, Dept Primary Industry, Institute for Horticultural Development
12noon Lessons from Europe, Success Stories & Regional Markets
Josef Barth, European Compost Network, Germany
12.30pm Increasing Market Share through an Accreditation Program - Reflections from the US
Ron Alexander, President, R. Alexander Associates, Inc. & Co-manager of the US Composting Council Seal of Testing Assurance Program 
1.00pm Questions
1.15pm LUNCH
2.00pm
FACILITATED WORKSHOP 1
FACILITATED WORKSHOP 2
FACILITATED WORKSHOP 3
Constraints to Industry Growth - Regulatory/Policy
Lead Presenter: Josef Barth		 Constraints to Industry Growth - Processors
Lead Presenter: Ron Alexander		 Constraints to Industry Growth - End-Users
Lead Presenter: Harry Hoitink
4.00pm AFTERNOON TEA
4.30pm How Quality Standards and Specifications will Facilitate the Movement of Product through the Chain
Josef Barth, European Compost Network, Germany
5.00pm CLOSE
7.30pm CONFERENCE DINNER - The Boulevard Restaurant, Kew
 
CONFERENCE DAY 2

9.00am

 Compost and Soil Health
Harry Hoitink, Dept of Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University, USA
9.30am
STREAM 1
STREAM 2

Compost Industry Value Chain - How the Partners Benefit
Andrew Stewart, InteLog - LEAN Implementation Group

In a LEAN Compost Supply Chain all stakeholder thinking and activity is aligned to the creation and delivery of value to the customer, market development and improved profitability.

This session will present the case for adopting a LEAN supply chain, show how it benefits stakeholders and the customer, and provide examples of how various industries have significantly developed markets and improved profitability and service. An outline of a way forward for the industry will be presented.
End-User Case Studies
• Case Study 1: A Local Solution
Rob Millard, Banyule City Council
• Case Study 2: Improvement of Soils in Viticulture
Ben Thomson, Best's Winery/
Richard Campbell, Greener Group
• Case Study 3: Compost Use in Mine-Site Developments Chris Rochfort, Centre for Organic Resource Enterprises
& The Blue Circle Southern Experience
Alex Walker, Blue Circle
• Case Study 4: Re-Use of Compost Products at the Melbourne Zoo
Peter Sullivan, Melbourne Zoo
10.30am MORNING TEA

11.00am
FACILITATED WORKSHOP 1
FACILITATED WORKSHOP 2

Strategies to Overcome Constraints - Regulatory/Policy & Processors
Lead Presenters: Josef Barth & Ron Alexander

 Strategies to Overcome Constraints - End-Users
Lead Presenter: Harry Hoitink
12.30pm LUNCH

1.30pm
FACILITATED WORKSHOP 1
FACILITATED WORKSHOP 2
Key Actions in the Supply Chain - Regulatory/Policy & Processors
Lead Presenters: Josef Barth & Ron Alexander		 Key Actions in the Supply Chain - End-Users
Lead Presenter: Harry Hoitink
3.00pm Closing Plenary
David Hanlon, Resource Consulting Services
3.30pm CLOSE
While the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication, WMAA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the program. The organisers shall not be liable for any cost or damage arising from any action based on the information contained within this brochure.
Conference Venue

Rydges on Bell
205 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072
Ph: 03 9485 0100
Free parking is available on-site

Set amongst landscaped grounds the hotel is conveniently located
20 minutes from the CBD and just 20 minutes from Melbourne's
International Airport.
   
Conference Dinner

The Conference Dinner is the ultimate networking experience. Relax, meet up with friends, old and new, and perhaps mix a little business with pleasure.

7.30pm, Thursday 24th February 2005
The Boulevard Restaurant
121 Studley Park Road, Kew
Dress: Smart Casual
 
Accommodation

Discounted accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates at the Rydges on Bell, 205 Bell St, Preston.

Single/Twin/Double: $110 per night
Government Rate: $100 per night

Please phone reservations at the Rydges on Bell to book on (03) 9485 0100 (advise when booking that you are attending the conference).