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SUMMARY:2026 SA AOA Think Tank Workshop with Grove Demos
DESCRIPTION:Grove Demos Session\n \nThis session features a grove tour showcasing tree recovery across past pruning stages alongside practical demonstrations of pruning and chemical application techniques. \nThink Tank Session\n \nPeer-to-peer\, problem-solving workshop packed with practical business information. \nThe best insights often come from fellow growers who have already navigated the exact challenges you are facing. Designed for both seasoned olive growers and newcomers\, this workshop turns shared industry challenges into immediate\, practical solutions. \nLocation: Peninsula Providore\, 2250 Bull Creek Rd\, Tooperang\, SA \nDate: Wednesday 4 November\, 9:00am – 5:00pm. \nCost: $55 inc GST for members & levy payers / $66 inc GST for general entry. \nScroll down to register. \nRegistrations close 28 October. \n—————————————————————— \nProgram \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration\, tea/coffee \n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Grove demos session \n\nGrove tour showcasing tree recovery and growth across past pruning stages\nPruning & chemical application techniques demonstration\n\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch \n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Interactive Think Tank \n\nState of the Industry & Future Mapping: We will kick off with a brief overview from AOA CEO Michael Southan on the current industry landscape\, using the future of traditional and alternative fuels as a case study for how we can collectively identify looming problems and build proactive solutions. The overview will also include a short introduction to your state AOA Director.\nTopics for discussion:\n\nBottling\, Labelling\, and Quality: Best Before Dates (BBD)\, bottling on demand\, and insights drawn from the latest quality testing program results.\nOlive Levy Roadmap & SIAP: Your opportunity to voice grower needs and pitch direct suggestions for upcoming R&D projects.\nThe Annual Olive Harvest Survey (Benchmarking): Why a simple 10-minute post-harvest survey matters\, and the benefit for your business.\nAdditional state-level issues identified in the grower survey (see below)\nOpen Floor Discussion: Raise your specific grower issues and brainstorm collective solutions with the room.\n\n\nSponsor Presentations: The program will also feature valuable sponsor presentations showcasing the latest tools and innovations designed to maximize your grove’s efficiency.\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Networking Hour (drinks and nibbles) \nUnwind during our dedicated networking hour. \nAIOA Winner Photo Opportunity!\n\nSince we won’t be hosting our traditional Australian International Olive Awards (AIOA) dinner this year\, we are bringing the celebration to the Think Tanks! If you win a 2026 medal or trophy\, bring your award along with you for an official AIOA presentation photo with CEO Michael Southan and the AIOA banner. This is a fantastic chance to secure high-quality promotional images for your website\, social media\, and local press while celebrating your hard work alongside your industry peers. \nShape Your Local Think Tank: Pre-Event Grower Survey\nYour voice drives the agenda. \nAs highlighted in our interactive schedule\, a core focus of the afternoon will be tackling the specific state-level challenges and agronomic barriers impacting your groves right now. Rather than generic talking points\, we want to address the real-world environmental\, operational\, and pest pressures unique to your region. \nPlease take 5 minutes to complete this pre-event 5 question survey and help guide our open floor discussions. \nClick Here to Take the 2026 Grower Survey(opens in new tab) \nPLATINUM SPONSOR\n \n\nGOLD SPONSOR \n \n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n \n\nSILVER SPONSOR \n \n\nR&D EVENT SPONSOR\n \nThe Think Tank events are part of the Olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL22000)\, funded by Hort Innovation\, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy\, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/2026-sa-aoa-think-tank-workshop-with-grove-demos/
LOCATION:Peninsula Providore\, 2250 Bull Creek Road\, Tooperang\, South Australia\, 5255\, Australia
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