INSPIRE Summit 2023 is fast approaching and registrations are open.
INSPIRE Summit 2023 Program
Tuesday 4 April – Day 1 | ||
7.30am | Registration open and arrival tea & coffee - The Elizabeth Quay Foyer | |
8.30am | Welcome to Country | Heidi Mippy |
8.45am | Summit Welcome | Lucy Hall |
8.55am | Welcome | The Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC |
9.05am | A modern voice for agriculture and it's communities Podcaster, writer & occasional farmer | Skye Manson |
9.35am | Bringing Communities Together – Panel Session Being prepared, responding & coming together Andrew Lockyer (AFL Rams) | Dominique Mecoy (Facilitator)
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10.30am | Morning Tea – The Elizabeth Quay Foyer |
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11.15am | On-Farm Sustainability – Panel Session Removing the jargon & turning carbon into an opportunity Jen West (Carbon West) | Kirsty Want (Facilitator) Nutrien Ag Solutions |
12.10pm | Social Media in Agriculture How you can leverage social media platforms to benefit your agribusiness such as networking, education, lobbying, connection and engagement.
| Vanessa Patience |
12.30pm | Lunch – The Elizabeth Quay Foyer |
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1.30pm | Women in Agriculture – Panel Session How do women survive and thrive in farming? Brady Green (Green Farms) | Rob Horstman (Facilitator)
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2.30pm | Global Markets De-mystifying the global economic outlook | Benjamin Picton |
3.00pm | Afternoon Tea – The Elizabeth Quay Foyer |
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3.30pm | Grain Markets Giving you greater control and creating efficiencies in grain marketing | Nathan Cattle |
3.55pm | Youth In Agriculture, The Future of our Industry – Panel Session Their story, their passion, their pathway! Stacey Carter (Inspire Committee Member) | Steve Stanley (Facilitator) |
4.55pm | Humans of Agriculture Connect, engage and inspire our people in agriculture | Oli Le Lievre |
5.30pm-7.30pm | Networking Sundowner – The Elizabeth Quay Foyer Address by Stephen Kelly, Regional Manager, WA Rabobank | |
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Wednesday 5 April – Day 2 | ||
8.30am | Registration open and arrival tea & coffee - The Elizabeth Foyer | |
9.00am | Welcome Summit Day 2 introduction | Holly Netto |
9.05am | Leadership & Imposter Syndrome How do we recognise and overcome the imposter syndrome? | Dee Roche |
9.50am | Farming Succession – Panel Session What does modern day succession planning look like? Karl Suckling (WA Farmer) | Stuart Wesley (Facilitator) |
10.40am | Morning Tea – Elizabeth Quay Foyer |
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11.10am | Farm Technology – Panel Session What does the future of farm technology look like? Alice Butler (Farmanco) Mark Flanagan (WA Farmer) | Natasha Teakle (Facilitator) |
12.00pm | Bringing Communities Together: Mental Health – Panel Session Shining a light on mental health, seeking support & being proactive in our communities. Nick Robbo (Bloke 2 Bloke) | Gemma Walker (Facilitator) |
12.55pm | Grounding Work Grounding Work - Creating a healthier, happier farming future | Louise O’Neil
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1.15pm | Summit Close | Lucy Hall |
Click the button to read more details about the sessions and what they will be covering.
Conference Registration Fees
Registration Type | Standard | Details | |
Rural Edge Member | $595 | Full Conference Package | |
Non-member | $695 | Full Conference Package | |
Day Registration – Member | $440 | One day of conference only (evening networking function not included) | |
Day Registration – Non-Member | $485 | One day of conference only (evening networking function not included) | |
Sundowner Networking Event | $99 | Included in full conference package Additional tickets can be purchased for day registrants and/or accompanying guests. Includes finger food and drinks. | |
All prices include GST
Looking good? Click below to secure your ticket or read on for more details about the Inspire Summit.
INSPIRE Summit 2023 Speakers
Read through the list of speakers and what they bring to the conference!
What did Inspire Summit 2021 look like?
About The Venue
Cutting a striking silhouette along the Swan River, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth evokes timeless luxury and the joy of discovery. This Perth hotel boasts a stunning building in Elizabeth Quay, overlooking the river, skyline and urban parks.
Accommodation Bookings
Delegates are required to make their own travel and accommodation bookings for the conference. The Ritz Carlton is our Inspire conference venue and is one of Perth’s most prominent and prestigious hotels and conference centres. We suggest that you make the most of your Inspire Conference experience and networking opportunities by staying on site for convenience. Rural Edge have negotiated the following discounted rates for Inspire delegates. This is a great rate for this 5 star hotel but is limited in availability so get in early to secure rooms at this rate.
The Ritz-Carlton, 1 Barrack Street Perth
Deluxe King - $300 per room per night
Premium King - $350 per room per night
To make your booking email reservations.perth@ritzcarlton.com OR call Monday to Friday on 08 6559 6826 or 08 6559 6894. Mention Rural Edge Inspire Summit when making your booking.
Above rates are for 1 or 2 people in a room and include GST, are subject to availability and valid for 2 days either side of the conference. Breakfast is not included in the above rates but is available on site for $45 per person. Accommodation bookings may be cancelled until 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty.
Additional Accommodation Options
There are numerous hotels in the Perth CBD - the following are a few suggestions. The rates shown are indicative only and not guaranteed. You are advised to book early for the best rates.
The Quay Perth - $187 for Standard Room (approx. 250 metres – 5 min walk)
DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront - $273 Twin Guest Room (approx 250 metres – 5 min walk)
Adina Apartment Hotel Perth - $239.20 Premier Studio Room (approx 800 metres – 10 min walk)
Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our platinum sponsor, Nutrien Ag Solutions, for supporting the upcoming 2023 Inspire Summit! Your contributions make this event possible and we're grateful for your commitment to improving rural communities.
Processworx have come on as a Gold Sponsor of our event and are an integral part of the work we do at Rural Edge and their ongoing support is very much appreciated.
Thank you to AgriFutures Australia for their continued support. Gold Sponsors for the 2023 Inspire Summit!
Thank you to our Bronze, Coffee Cart, Lunch Break, Lanyard and Sundowner Event Sponsors. If you'd like to learn more about the products and services provided by any of our sponsors, please click the logo to visit their websites.
Meet our Exhibitors
For any other INSPIRE inquiries, please email inspire@ruraledge.org.au