Australia: Sowing the seeds of the future
Diverse growing conditions combined with globally-renowned, safe, sustainable and healthy food management, effective regulation, major investment in research and development, and strong links between industry, research institutions and government, ensures Australia stays top of the game in the fast-changing agribusiness sector.
It’s one of the reasons the International Seed Federation (ISF) chose to host its World Seed Congress in Brisbane in 2018. ISF is a nongovernment, non-profit organisation, and the annual ISF World Seed Congress is its flagship event which usually brings together more than 1,500 decision makers from 70 nations to discuss the issues facing the global seed industry. The Australian Seed Federation worked closely with the Brisbane Convention Bureau and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre to bring the event to Brisbane.
According to ISF, the motivations for the ISF Executive Committee and Board of Directors selecting Australia for the congress include the country’s outstanding facilities and reputation in the sector. The final decision was taken by vote during General Assembly at the ISF World Seed Congress 2012.
Alysha Lockley, Business Services Manager for the Australian Seed Federation, said “Australia’s agricultural scientists rank among the best in the world; and many corporate global centres of excellence in food processing are located here. It was Australia’s long term commitment in this area that was a consideration by the ISF when assessing bids. Along with Brisbane’s world-class Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, accommodation within walking distance of the venue, and Australia’s range of post-conference touring options; this expertise is important to our delegates”.
It is Australia’s excellence in the agribusiness sector as well as its track record for delivering exceptional business events that has seen the country attract international business events including the World Seed Congress, the International Congress on Engineering and Food, which will be held in Melbourne in 2019 and the International Rapeseed Congress in Sydney in 2023.
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