Banana Congress 2025 will see the return of Congress favourites including the Gala Ball and Awards of Honour and our much-loved Women’s Luncheon will also be back and better than ever. Building on the success of previous years, the Science Symposium will be held the day prior to Congress. This is a huge drawcard for researchers, as well as science-minded growers and industry stakeholders. While we’re bringing back the favourites, rest assured Congress 2025 will also offer new experiences, a fresh layout and tackle some key industry issues.
The Congress program is subject to change.
| Time | Wednesday 6 August 2025 |
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0730 |
REGISTRATION |
| Venue: ABGC Lounge | Venue: Podium Lawns | |
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| 0830-1630 |
Science Symposium Tea and coffee on arrival |
Site Tour |
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0845-1015 |
SESSION 1
Welcome and introduction |
Information coming soon.
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1015-1040 |
Morning tea |
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1040-1135 |
SESSION 2
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1135-1225 |
SESSION 3
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1225-1325 |
Lunch |
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1325-1420 |
SESSION 4
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1420-1505 |
SESSION 5
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1505-1520 |
Afternoon tea |
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1520-1630 |
SESSION 6
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Reconnect
| Venue: ABGC Lounge | Venue: Podium Lawns | |
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TBC |
ABGC Member Meet-Up |
Insider’s guide to Congress |
| Venue: ABGC Lounge | Venue: Podium Lawns | |
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| 1730-1930 | Welcome reception |
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| Time | Thursday 7 August 2025 |
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0700 |
REGISTRATION |
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0730 |
Tea and coffee open |
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Venue: TBC |
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SPONSORED BREAKAST 1
*Registration required |
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0830-0915 |
SESSION 1 Keynote speaker |
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RECHARGE
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0915-0925 |
OFFICIAL OPENING
Introduction from Banana Congress MC Pip Courtney ABGC Welcome and State of the Industry |
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0925-1015 |
HOT TOPIC SPEAKER / DISCUSSION
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1015-1045 |
Morning tea Served in the Exhibition hall |
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1045-1130 |
SESSION 2
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1130-1215 |
SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION Panel discussion |
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1215-1415 |
Lunch break
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Lunch served in the Exhibition hall
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Venue: TBC |
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Banana Women’s Luncheon
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1415-1530 |
SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT What’s happening now and what’s on the cards |
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REGENERATE
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1540-1610 |
Afternoon tea & Science Poster Session Served in the Exhibition hall |
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1610-1700 |
SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS Speaker and panel |
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| Time | Thursday 7 August 2025 | |
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0700 |
REGISTRATION |
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0715-0800 |
Sponsored Breakfast
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0730 |
Tea, coffee and tradeshow open |
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0830-1700 |
Banana Congress Day 1 |
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| 1730-1930 | Tradeshow Exhibition Evening |
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| Time | Friday 8 August 2025 | |
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0600 |
GET ACTIVE (More to come!) |
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0700 |
REGISTRATION |
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0730 |
Tea and coffee open |
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Venue: TBC |
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ABGC MEMBERS ONLY GROWER MEETING
*pre-registration required |
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0830-1000 |
SESSION 4 HOT TOPIC SPEAKER AND DISCUSSION Keynote speaker |
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1000-1030 |
Morning tea Served in the Exhibition hall |
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1030-1200 |
SESSION 5
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1200-1330 |
Lunch break
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1330-1345 |
SESSION 6
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1345-1520 |
TBC |
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1520-1530 |
Closing address |
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| Time | Friday 8 August 2025 | |
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0700 |
REGISTRATION |
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0730 |
Tea and coffee open |
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0830-1000 |
SESSION 5
MC welcome to congress day 2 |
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1000-1030 |
Morning tea
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1030-1200 |
SESSION 6
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1200-1400 |
Lunch break
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Lunch served in the exhibition area
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1400-1520 |
SESSION 7
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1520-1530 |
Closing address Paul Inderbitzin, Congress Chair |
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1540-1610 |
Afternoon tea & Science Poster Session
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| Time | Friday 8 August 2025 | |
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0600 |
GET ACTIVE (More to come!) |
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0700 |
REGISTRATION |
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0730 |
Tea, coffee and tradeshow open |
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0830-1530 |
Banana Congress Day 2
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| 1900 | Banana Industry Ball & Awards of Honour |
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