Conference 2024 | Nuffield Australia

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Our National Conference is the highlight of the Nuffield calendar. It is the main meeting point for scholars, investors and the broader agricultural industry and is a high-profile forum for the announcement of newly selected scholars and public presentation of returning scholar research.

Following COVID19 delays, the 2022 and 2023 Nuffield Scholars will present the findings of their scholarship research at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Launceston in September and the event is open for everyone to attend.

Attendees will:

Hear the announcement of newly selected 2025 scholars
Discover innovation and technologies from the returning scholars
Exchange knowledge and information with industry leaders
Network with scholars who have been developing new innovations for 70 years

WHERE AND WHEN?

Monday 2 September: Awards Dinner, Grand Chancellor Hotel Launceston
Tuesday 3 September: Conference Day 1, Grand Chancellor Hotel Launceston, and Networking Reception, University of Tasmania Launceston
Wednesday 4 September: Conference Day 2, Grand Chancellor Hotel Launceston
Thursday 5 - Friday 6 September: Regional Tour, Northern Tasmania

PARTNER WITH US!

Why not partner with us for our National Conference in Tasmania?

More than 300 attended our 2023 event, which makes it a unique opportunity for your organisation to feature your product and service offerings to a highly targeted and engaged national agricultural industry audience. The strength of our Alumni network is a major point of difference of our program and is evident at this event, ensuring your investment continues to be valuable for many years to come.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Our Conference Program is available here: 2024 NUFFIELD CONFERENCE PROGRAM LAUNCESTON

REGIONAL TOUR

Details for our regional tour will be available soon, but we guarantee it will be an incredible two days of diverse farm visits across Northern Tasmania. Attendees will return to Launceston on Thursday night, so no need to check out of your accommodation after the conference. Ticket prices for the regional tour will be reflective of booking your own accommodation.

The tour will conclude in Launceston at 6pm on Friday the 6th September. There will be a drop off to the Launceston airport on Friday night, or alternatively, you can book your accommodation for the entire week at the same place to include Friday night before returning home, or taking a few extra days to see what beautiful Tasmania has to offer.

Our Regional Tour Program is available here: 2024 NUFFIELD REGIONAL TOUR PROGRAM LAUNCESTON

REGISTRATIONS

Registrations are now CLOSED. BUT... LIVESTREAM is available for the first time!! Register HERE

PLAN YOUR VISIT

BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION!

The conference will be held at Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron St, Launceston.
Book your room here for a discounted rate at the Grand Chancellor and use the code NAC24 (please select Rate Access/Corporate Code when entering).

There are also a variety of accommodation options and rates within easy walking distance, including:

Hotel Verge Launceston, 50 Tamar St, Launceston (260m walk from Grand Chancellor)
Best Western Plus Launceston, 3 Earl St, Launceston (290m walk from Grand Chancellor)
The Florence Launceston, 17 Brisbane St, Launceston (300m walk from Grand Chancellor)
Launceston Central Apartments, 16 Paterson St, Launceston (260 walk from Grand Chancellor)

DRESS CODE

Awards Dinner: Lounge Suit

Gentlemen: Suit and tie
Ladies: Formal wear, dress or evening pant suit

Conference Days: Business Formal

Gentlemen: Trousers, shirt and tie
Ladies: Smart casual, skirt or trousers

Regional Tour: Smart Casual

Casual wear, with good walking shoes for farm visits

WEATHER

The weather in Launceston is fairly mild throughout the year, with the occasional sub-zero temperatures during the winter months.

You can expect cool temperatures during the day in September. The average maximum daytime temperature in Launceston in early September lies at 13.3°C (56°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 3.8°C (39°F) but the sun's UV rays can still be quite high so ensure you apply sunscreen before going outside.

In Launceston, the chance of a wet day over the course of September is essentially constant, remaining around 33% throughout the month.

Rainfall during September is moderate with an average of 71mm (2.8 inches).

EXPLORE TASMANIA

Staying a few extra days around the conference? There is plenty to do! Visit: