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For those coming along in person, the panel will be followed by an informal networking lunch, where conversations become opportunities.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Time: 10.45am - 1.30pm
Location: Charles Sturt University, Media Studio Building 1399, 353 Panorama Avenue Bathurst, NSW
Included: Panel session and livestream followed by an informal networking lunch
Ticket pricing: Members $35, Non-members $55, Students $Free, Livestream $20 - Register here
If you have any issues with your registration, please contact us at agri@agribusiness.asn.au.
Guy Webb, Innovation, Soil & Climate Careers
Guy brings the innovation and science lens. As Global Agronomic Lead at Loam Bio and founder of SoilCQuest, he shows how modern ag careers can span farming, biotech, and entrepreneurship. His work on microbial seed technologies is building soil carbon and climate resilience, turning science into practical on-farm solutions. His story highlights how agtech and sustainability are creating exciting new career pathways for the next generation.
Dr Fiona McKenzie, Energy & Regional Futures
Fiona adds a critical lens on how agriculture and regional communities navigate the energy transition. Drawing from her research with landholders and communities, she explores both the opportunities (renewables, resilience, regional investment) and tensions (REZs, community concerns, land use) that must be addressed if agriculture is to be positioned as a sector leading solutions for climate and energy futures.
Brooke Watts, Careers & Pathways for the Next Generation
Brooke provides the career and youth perspective. As a CSU alumna now headlining national forums like NFF Xchange, her story illustrates the opportunities for young people to thrive in ag. She bridges the education-to-industry pipeline and will share insights on how pathways can be designed to attract, inspire, and retain the next wave of talent in agriculture.
Join us after the panel for an informal networking lunch, where conversations become opportunities.
This event is jointly hosted by Agribusiness Australia and the Communications and Public Relations Association (CPRA), bringing together two sectors united in shaping the future of agriculture. Hardman Communications are the event sponsor - supporting the conversations and connections that will drive innovation, opportunity, and regional growth.
Hope to see you there! |