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Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association DRAFT Program Pesticon 2024 – The People in Pest
*AEPMA reserves the right to change program at any time*
Wednesday 14 August 2024 The Star, Gold Coast, Australia

TIME
3:30pm	Staggered early Registration	Entrance Foyer
5:00 – 6:30pm	Welcome Reception – Sponsored by Ensystex Welcome to country Welcome by AEPMA President Announcement of the AEPMA Sustainability Award	Surfers Paradise Room

Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association DRAFT Program Pesticon 2024 – The People in Pest
*AEPMA reserves the right to change program at any time*
Thursday 15 August 2024 The Star, Gold Coast, Australia
“The People in Pest”

TIME		STREAM 1 – Main Plenary	STREAM 2 – Breakout Room
06:45 – 08:15	EXHIBITION HALL CLOSED	AWPMA Networking Breakfast - sponsored by FMC TICKETS REQUIRED – see registration page for more information
08:30 – 08:40		Housekeeping
08:40 – 9:00		AEPMA Presentation – Latest news & updates on the Pest Management Market
9:00 – 10:15		KEYNOTE PRESENTATION “Debunking the Pest-ering Myths of Marketing & How Brands Grow” Dr Cathy Nguyen, Senior Research Fellow and a Senior Marketing Scientist at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute. The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute is the world’s largest centre for research into marketing and considered THE authority on marketing by Fortune 500 Companies. This presentation turns marketing thinking as you know it upside down. Dr. Cathy Nguyen will introduce the fundamental scientific laws that govern brand growth, for any product in any market. She presents research on how the brain works and buying behaviour that will overturn conventional thinking, exterminating some popular marketing myths along the way.
10:15 – 11:00	EXHIBITION HALL OPEN	Exhibition Hall – Opening Ceremony – MORNING TEA
11:00 – 12:15		*THE PEOPLE IN PEST – CEO Forum: A look at sustainable business practices and how they can make your business a success* Discover how sustainable practices can enhance both your business efficiencies and your role in the pest control industry. Explore strategies that not only optimize profits and technician effectiveness but also contribute to a more environmentally responsible approach. Join our panel of experts as they share their experiences, motivations, and insights into achieving sustainable business success
12:15 – 13:00		Panel Session: Helping your staff Manage Customer Expectations
13:00 – 14:30		LUNCH – in Exhibition Hall
14:30 – 15:10	EXHIBITION HALL CLOSED	Pest Management in the Food Industry - HACCP International	People & Culture for Growing Businesses
15:10 – 15:50		Bed Bugs	Drones
15:50 – 16:30		Pheromones	Practical Business Session
16:30 – 18:00		Happy Hour Drinks – Sponsored by Syngenta EXHIBITION HALL OPEN

Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association DRAFT Program Pesticon 2024 – The People in Pest
*AEPMA reserves the right to change program at any time*
Friday 16 August 2024 The Star, Gold Coast, Australia
“The People in Pest”

TIME		STREAM 1 – Main Plenary	STREAM 2 – Breakout Room
08:30 – 10:00		EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
10:00 – 10:10	EXHIBITION HALL CLOSED	Housekeeping – update on the day.
10:10 – 11:00		Fireants
11:00 – 11:45		TBC
11:45– 12:45		Unveiling the Path to Success – Talent Retention, Talent Acquisition Panel Join us for an informative session that sheds light on the diverse array of credentials available and their critical role in attracting and retaining top talent within the pest control industry. We will connect the dots by delving into how different companies strategically integrate credentials into their career progression plans and promotion strategies for their teams. Gain valuable insights into the pivotal role credentials play in shaping successful career paths and fostering talent retention in our industry. Don't miss this opportunity to chart your path to success.
12:45 – 14:15		LUNCH – in Exhibition Hall - EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
14:15 – 15:00	Top Tips for Termite Inspection
15:00 – 15:45	Training Industry Clusters & Upskilling - John Murray
15:45 – 16.30	“The new employee in the office - AI/Chat GPT”
16:30	Conference Close
19:00 – 22:30	Industry Awards Conference Gala Dinner - sponsored by Rentokil Initial

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