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Registrations are closed for the 2023 Australian Banana Industry Congress. Information for the 2025 Congress is being prepared. 

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Registration is now open

Registration for the Australian Banana Industry Congress 2023 is now available!

All registration information including pricing and inclusions is outlined below and should you have any questions please feel free to contact our registration team at hello@bananacongress.com.

Be sure to register early and save!

Early Bird CLOSED Standard
Registration type
Until 11:59 PM AEST, 28 March 2023
From midnight AEST, 29 March 2023
Fulltime ABGC Member*
$730.00
$830.00
Day only ABGC Member*
$500.00
Fulltime Non Member
$820.00
$950.00
Day only Non Member
$550.00

*ABGC Grower Member discount

To confirm that you are on the ABGC membership registry, please contact Michelle Akinin at ABGC on 07 3278 4786 or email members@abgc.org.au . If you wish to become a member, please visit the membership section of the ABGC website at www.abgc.org.au.

What's included?

Full Congress Registration includes access to:

All congress program sessions
Poster displays
Morning tea, lunch & Afternoon tea
Welcome Reception
Tradeshow exhibition evening
Banana Industry Ball and Awards of Honour

Day Only Congress Registration includes access to:

All congress program sessions
Poster displays
Morning tea, lunch & Afternoon tea

What could be better than enjoying a few drinks at Congress?
Knowing that we’re picking up the tab!

Another successful campaign introduced in 2021, ‘Our Shout’ is returning in 2023.

Any grower who registers for Congress up to three weeks out from the event (26 April 2023) will go into the draw to win a $250 bar tab to spend at the Banana Bar.

If the delegate is not a drinker, the $250 will be offered as a $250 voucher that can be spent on a range of services/food/beverages at Pullman Reef Casino Hotel.

The Pullman Reef Casino Hotel is the official accommodation for Congress and the venue for the Welcome Drinks, Banana Bar and Banana Ball.

The winner of ‘Our Shout’ will be drawn at the Welcome Drinks on May 17.

Social Functions

Science Symposium

Tickets: $100 (add-on to congress registration)
Dates: Wednesday 17 May 2023
Time: 0830-1700
Venue: Pullman Reef Casino
Dress: Smart casual

View more information about Science Symposium and agenda

Woolworths Store Tour

Dates: Wednesday 17 May 2023
Time: From 1530
Venue: Pick up Pullman Reef Casino*
Dress: Smart casual

Contact us to register
*Transfers provided to and from the Woolworths store

2021 ABIC - Registration includes Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

Tickets: Included in full congress registration
Date: Wednesday 17 May 2023
Time: 1730-1930
Venue: Rooftop Pool Deck, Pullman Reef Casino
Dress: Smart casual

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Join us poolside at Cairns Pullman Reef Casino to kick off the Australian Banana Industry Congress in style.

 

The perfect chance to catch-up with friends, network with industry stakeholders, enjoy a beverage and relax before the dynamic 2023 event begins in earnest.

 

Proudly supported by:

 

Our shout at Congress 2023!

 

What could be better than enjoying a few drinks at Congress?
Knowing that we’re picking up the tab!

 

Another successful campaign introduced in 2021, ‘Our Shout’ is returning in 2023.

 

Any grower who registers for Congress up to three weeks out from the event (26 April 2023) will go into the draw to win a $250 bar tab to spend at the Banana Bar.

 

If the delegate is not a drinker, the $250 will be offered as a $250 voucher that can be spent on a range of services/food/beverages at Pullman Reef Casino Hotel.

 

The Pullman Reef Casino Hotel is the official accommodation for Congress and the venue for the Welcome Drinks, Banana Bar and Banana Ball.

 

The winner of ‘Our Shout’ will be drawn at the Welcome Drinks on May 17.

Banana Bar

Dates: 17-19 May 2023
Time: 1600-late
Venue: Bar 36, Pullman Reef Casino
Dress: Smart casual

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The VISY Banana Bar is the official bar and meeting place of Congress 2023. Join other delegates for a relaxing drink every day of Congress!

 

Proudly supported by:

 

Womens Luncheon

Banana Women's Network Luncheon

Tickets: $65 (add-on to congress registration)
Date: Thursday 18 May 2023
Time: 1200-1400
Venue: Ochre Restaurant & Catering
Dress: Smart casual

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Join us for the Banana Women’s network luncheon at Ochre’s brand-new custom-built restaurant located along the Harbour Lights Boardwalk.

 

With sweeping views of the Harbour inlet, mountains beyond and the bustle of the reef fleet will create the perfect backdrop for Ochre’s exciting Australian Cuisine. Included is a two-course plated lunch and a welcome beverage on arrival with a cash bar available throughout the lunch.

 

Proudly supported by:

Tradeshow Exhibition Evening - Included in Registration

Tradeshow Exhibition Evening

Tickets: Included in full congress registration
Date: Thursday 18 May 2023
Time: 1730–1930
Venue: Exhibition Arena, CCC
Dress: Smart casual

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This is your chance to mingle with fellow growers and get some one-on-one time with the wide-range of industry stakeholders taking part in the Australian Banana Industry Congress.

 

You’ll get a chance to explore banana research, the latest industry-relevant products and programs that can help you better your farm.

 

Proudly supported by:

Costa: well grown

Banana Industry Ball and Awards of Honour

Tickets: Included in full congress registration
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
Time: 1900-late
Venue: Auditorium, Cairns Convention Centre
Dress: Formal attire

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A highlight of every Congress, the 2023 Banana Ball will not disappoint.

Be part of the celebration, as we recognise some of our industry’s best and enjoy live entertainment with old friends and new.


We have special guests to provide exciting entertainment. And the dance floor will be ready and waiting. Three-course meal and drinks included.

 

Proudly supported by:

 

Terms & Conditions

Enquiries

If you have any enquiries regarding registration, please contact the registration team on +61 7 3858 5400 or email hello@bananacongress.org.au.

Site tours

Information coming soon.

Enquiries

If you have any enquiries regarding registration, please contact the registration team on +61 7 3858 5400 or email hello@bananacongress.org.au.

See below our congress packages. All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of 10% GST.

Registrations online have now closed, if you would like to register please email the team or visit the congress registration desk onsite.

Please also reach out to the team if you have any amendments to your registration.

REGISTRATION FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEREGISTRATION COST
EarlybirdOnsite registration available
Closes 5 April 2021 (Monday), midnight AESTFrom 6 April 2021 (Tuesday)
Full congress – ABGC Grower Member*$720.00$815.00
Full congress – Non-Member$810.00$925.00
Full congress – Student**$330.00$330.00
Day delegate – ABGC Grower Member*$410.00$460.00
Day delegate – Non-Member$460.00$510.00
Two day delegate – ABGC Grower Member*$650.00$675.00
Two day delegate – Non-Member$650.00$675.00

*ABGC Grower Member discount.

To access the ABGC Grower Member discount, you will need your unique Grower Member code. If you have not received your code, or would like to apply for ABGC membership, please contact Hilary at the ABGC Office on 07 3278 4786 or info@abgc.org.au

**To be eligible for the student registration you must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student.

Should you register under the student registration rate, you will be required to provide proof. Proof of student status can be either a copy of your student ID or a letter from your head of department.

REGISTRATION FEES

FULL CONGRESS DELEGATE
Access to the congress sessions
Access to the exhibition
Catering
Congress satchel
Congress materials, including the congress
program book
Ticket to Welcome reception
Ticket to Tradeshow evening with
Pakall Happy hour
Ticket to the Banana Industry Ball and
Awards of Honour
FULL CONGRESS STUDENT
Access to the congress sessions
Access to the exhibition
Catering
Congress satchel
Congress materials, including the congress
program book
Ticket to Welcome reception
Ticket to Tradeshow evening with
Pakall Happy hour
Ticket to the Banana Industry Ball and
Awards of Honour
DAY DELEGATE
Access to the congress sessions (on chosen day​)
Access to the exhibition (on chosen day​)
Catering (on chosen day​)
Congress satchel
Congress materials, including the congress
program book






SOCIAL EVENTS

SOCIAL EVENTSDATECOST AUD
Welcome reception12 May 2021$85.00
Banana Women's Network Luncheon13 May 2021$60.00
Tradeshow Evening with Pakall Happy Hour13 May 2021$65.00
Banana Industry Ball and Awards of Honour14 May 2021$190.00

SITE TOURS

SITE TOURSINCLUSIONCOST AUD
Howe farming – Mt Uncle distillery – FNQ IncubatorCoach transfers, entrance fees, lunch
and refreshments.
$40.00

Please note that there are limited spaces available. For more information about the site tour click here.

ACCOMMODATION

For further information on accommodation available at the Pullman Cairns International, Banana Central hotel for Banana Congress 2021, please click here.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Have a look at our terms and conditions below to provide comfort and security when registering for Congress.

REGISTRATION/ MODIFICATION/ CANCELLATION CONDITIONS

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Cancellation policy
  • All delegate cancellations must be received in writing sent to MCI Australia at bananacongress@mci-group.com.
  • For cancellations received on or before Monday 22 March 2021 will be refunded in full, less a 25% cancellation fee to cover administration costs.
  • No registration refunds will be made after this date.
Postponed event policy
  • In the event the Congress is postponed, existing paid registrations will automatically be transferred to the new Congress dates. For existing paid registrations, you will receive communication confirming the successful transfer of your registration. If you do not wish to proceed, notification in writing will be required no more than 90 days from the announcement date to receive 100% refund. After this date, the standard cancellation policy will be applied.
Cancelled event policy

100% refund is applicable in the event of Congress cancellation (excluding fees and bank charges).

Social functions
  • The Congress reserves the right to cancel or vary social functions if minimum numbers are not reached.
  • Due to commitments to catering, we cannot refund social functions and additional ticket cancellations less than 60 days prior to the event.
Modification policy
Transfer of registration
  • As an alternative to cancellation, your registration may be transferred to another member of your organisation. Registration transfers must be sent in writing to MCI Australia at bananacongress@mci-group.com.

ENQUIRIES

Should you have any questions regarding registration for this years congress please feel free to contact our registration team on 07 3858 5400 or via email on bananacongress@mci-group.com.