Conference Information

Key Conference Dates

 

Call for abstracts                                                                               1 January 2008

Abstract submission closes                                                            15 March 2008

Acceptance/rejection of abstracts/ Invitation to submit full paper    1 April 2008

Early bird registration opens                                                              1 February 2008

Paper submission closes                                                                  30 June 2008

Early bird registration closes / normal registration opens                 30 June 2008

Conference                                                                                      3-6 November 2008

 

 

Conference Organising Committee

Dr Sue Knights–Conference Chairman, S.E. Knights Consulting
Mr Trent Potter, South Australian Research and Development Institute  
Dr Rodney Mailer, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
Mr Bill Slattery, Devexco International Pty Ltd
Mr Ian Mack, Adams Australia
Mr Geoff Black, Cootamundra Oilseeds
Ms Rosemary Richards, Australian Oilseeds Federation

 Business Program

The Program for the 7th International Safflower Conference will include sessions of the following:

  • Breeding including genetics, germplasm and biotechnology
  • Agronomy  and production issues
  • Quality of both meal and oil
  • Safflower products including cut flowers, cosmetics and biodiesel
  • Marketing

 A full preliminary program will be available on this page at a later date. A Call for Abstracts will take place later in 2007.

 

Social Program

A range of exciting social events will be planned during the Conference offering delegates the opportunity to mingle with old friends and establish new contacts / acquaintances.

The Social Program will highlight Wagga Wagga and a varied array of local gourmet food and wines.

Further details on the Social Program will be available on this page at a later date.

 

Sponsorship

The Conference is expected to attract approximately 100 international and domestic delegates specialising in safflower genetics and breeding, agronomy and processing.

The sponsorship opportunities available offer your organisation a variety of options that will provide you with complete marketing exposure throughout the Conference, including verbal and signage recognition, logos on conference material and programs and networking opportunities. Additional exposure is also offered through a collection of print advertising, including the Conference program.

 To discuss the opportunities available for your organisation, please download the sponsorship prospectus or contact:

Dr Sue Knights
SE Knights Consulting
Grains Innovation Park
110 Natimuk Road
Horsham, Victoria
Australia 3400
Ph +61 3 53 825 427
Email: sknights@netconnect.com.au

 

Location

The Conference will be held in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Wagga Wagga is one of Australia’s leading regional cities. Wagga Wagga is a most accessible city and is ideally positioned midway between Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

 

Nestled on the banks of the magnificent Murrumbidgee River, the original inhabitants, the Wiradjuri were the largest Aboriginal tribe in New South Wales. It is from their language the city is named. Wagga means crow and repeating it means crows, hence a place of many crows. From these proud origins to the culturally rich community that exists today, Wagga Wagga has been considered a place for the young and young at heart, enjoying the exciting and yet relaxed lifestyle that exists within the city.

 

Wagga Wagga is the ideal base for exploring one of Australia’s emerging holiday destinations – the Riverina. An easy day trip in any direction can take you through the extremes of Australia’s natural and cultivated environment. To the east rises Mount Kosciuszko in the Snowy Mountains. To the west lies Griffith, the heart of New South Wales’ biggest wine producing region. An easy drive takes you to great Australian towns like, Junee, Lockhart and Temora.

 

Venue

The 7th International Safflower Conference will be held at the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre.

 

The resources of NSW Department of Primary Industries, Charles Sturt University and the NSW Wine Industry Association have been brought together to form the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre – Australia’s premier institution serving the Australian wine industry.

 

The National Wine & Grape Industry Centre is located on the grounds of Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga Campus, New South Wales.

 

Accommodation

The Conference Secretariat will arrange special rates at a number of hotels around Wagga Wagga. An accommodation map will show the location of each hotel in reference to the Conference venue with many within walking distance.  A complete listing of accommodation and rates will be available on this page at a later date.