The Almond Board of Australia takes great pleasure in welcoming you to the 2022 Australian Almond Conference . After a covid-induced hiatus , the industry will stage its first conference in four years , and is proud to be hosting the conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre .

The program developed will provide growers with a wide range of presentations that assist with day-to-day and strategic decisions on the orchard . The main aim is to provide as many sessions that assist growers to do more with less while addressing the changing demands of the market . It is wonderful opportunity to meet many of the greatest almond growing minds under one roof . The cost of inputs is a major issue at the moment , so the ABA has been lucky enough to secure the services of two of the world ’ s leading nutritional experts in David Doll and Professor Patrick Brown to speak at the conference . We have also adjusted the program to ensure there will be opportunities for grower members to have one-on-one time with these speakers and all other presenters for free ! New technology during presentations will also ensure questions from the audience can be queued using a simple messaging app you can download on your phone . The conference trade exhibition site will be bigger than ever before and is shaping up as a one-stop shop that all growers should visit to discuss their needs . It will also feature a second presentation stage , Experts ’ Corner . This will be a forum for specific grower issues and provide an intimate atmosphere within the trade area that encourages interaction with the audience . Sessions will be run in parallel to the Grand Stage so you can chop and change between presentations that might suit . There will also be specific presentations through the conference on Sustainability , ABA marketing projects , a complete range of updates on research programs like integrated pest and disease management , as well as whole of orchard recycling and for the first time , a panel discussion on the different challenges growers are facing on the Riverina ’ s heavy soils . Sponsorship is critical to the success of this event , and we gratefully acknowledge the support of our Conference sponsors once again this year . Our largest ever trade exhibition features over 55 exhibitors showcasing products and information , allowing you to browse and interact with exhibitors throughout the two days of the Conference . Our Gala Dinner in Hall D at the Convention Centre will start with red carpet predinner drinks overlooking the famous Torrens River and Adelaide Oval lights , while the after-dinner speaker will be Simon Kuestenmacher who is a rising star globally in the field of data management and insight . The ABA appreciates your attendance at this year ’ s Conference , our 19th event , as it is the interaction of all participants that is the hallmark of the forum ’ s success . On behalf of the Almond Board of Australia Directors and staff of the ABA , we hope you will enjoy the 2022 Australian Almond Conference and benefit from attending .