PRELIMINARY PROGRAM - SYDNEY

SYDNEY STATE PREMIUM SPONSORS:
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CONFERENCE DAY 1
9.00am Conference Introduction: Vision & Outline of Event
Pat Soars, Australian Native Landscapes
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
Dr Peter Cull, ICT International
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 - River Canyon Restaurant, Parramatta
 
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: The Dirt on Wine
Mark Davidson, Tamburlaine Winery
• Case Study 2: Using Compost to Repair Degraded Land in Water Catchment Areas
Mark Jackson, NSW Dept of Environment & Conservation
• Case Study 3: Compost & Intensive Cut Flower Production
Greg Lamont, Lynch Flowers
• Case Study 4: Compost in the Sports Turf Industry
Cam Stevens, Vineyard Golf Course Nowra
• Case Study 5: Manly Council's SORT Project
Paul Smith , Manly Council
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
Including:
• Dr Helmut Schnurer
 Deputy Director General, Waste Management - German Federal Ministry
• Prof. Dr. Klaus Wiemer
Dept. of Waste Management and Remediation of Contaminated Sites - University of Kassel
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

Northcott Conference & Function Centre
1 Fennell St, North Parramatta NSW 2151
Ph: 1800 506 07
Free parking is available in Fennell Street

Built in 2003, the Northcott Conference and Function Centre offers modern, state-of-the-art conference and function rooms. Based in Parramatta, the geographic and demographic centre of Sydney, it is easily accessible by road, rail or Rivercat/Ferry.

   
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, Monday 21st February 2005
River Canyon Restaurant
96 Phillip St, Parramatta
Dress: Smart Casual
 
Accommodation

Discounted accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates at the Carlton Hotel, 350 Church St, Parramatta.

Corporate Rate: $155 per night
Government Rate: $145 per night

Please phone reservations at the Carlton Hotel to book on (02) 9630 4999 (advise when booking that you are attending the conference).