Join the precision agriculture community in Perth for two days of learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration at the Australian Precision Ag Symposium.
**Members - please use the email linked to your SPAA account when registering to receive member rates.
The 2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium is an annual event hosted by the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA) in collaboration with the University of Sydney.
This year's event will be held in Perth, WA, on the back of the state's two bumper harvests, presenting a tangible opportunity for inter-state knowledge sharing.
The PA Symposium has always sought to bring together presentations on a wide range of issues from the spectrum of agricultural industries implementing PA. The audience is a mix of growers, researchers, advisors, commercial suppliers, research funding body personnel, and tertiary students. The focus is mainly on the use of PA in broadacre cropping; however, the event aims to share knowledge and experiences across farming enterprises to stimulate development and uptake of PA in Australia.
The Program this year will include talks on robotics, variable-rate application of inputs, novel weed management, sensing for soil variability, on-farm experimentation, data-driven decision tools, animal welfare and production management, earth observation system developments, and more. The symposium is supported by a commercial trade exhibition to allow all participants to get first-hand information on advances in commercially available technologies.
The knowledge and insights these speakers share will empower attendees with new skills and improved information, facilitating the adoption of PA practices across agricultural industries.
Who will be attending?
The symposium attracts a diverse audience comprising of growers, researchers, advisors, commercial suppliers, research funding body personnel, and tertiary students. While the focus is primarily on the use of PA in broadacre cropping, the event aims to foster knowledge exchange and encourage the adoption of PA across different farming enterprises.
What are the highlights?
- Symposium presentations -
SPAA & the University of Sydney Precision Ag Laboratory team are proud to present a diverse plenary program for the 2023 PA Symposium providing the technically minded producer and innovator with the tools for precision ag success.
Please note, that there may be some changes to the program, so make sure you head back to the website to view the latest version.
PA Connections Sundowner | Monday 4 September 2023 | 5.30pm - 6.30pm
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At the conclusion of day one, all delegates are invited to the PA Connections Sundowner at the Swan River Hotel's Watermark Restaurant & Bar. Enjoy the sunset while overlooking the swan river—the perfect way to catch up with old friends and make new connections amongst the PA community. Canapes and drinks are included in the standard delegate fee. |
Symposium Dinner | Monday 4 September 2023 | 6.45pm - 9.45pm (optional)
Headlined by Australian cricketing legend and GPA Farmer Mates Mental Health Ambassador Brad Hogg.
Keep the conversation going from the day's program in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere.
Thank you to CSBP for sponsoring this event and Brad's attendance.
If you would like to attend, please add the symposium dinner when you register at the plenary link below.
If you only want attend dinner then click here to register.
Industry-led round table - A road map toward interoperability | Tuesday 5 September | 1:45pm-3:45pm
Join an expert panel in this industry roundtable to workshop solutions for interoperability and data compatibility in precision agriculture.
In the early 2000s, ISOBUS11783 was introduced as a serial control and communications data network for agricultural machinery, but 20 years on, compatability remains a barrier affecting farmer adoption.
With many exciting new developments for technology application, the industry is well placed to consider a new strategy to overcome such barriers to adoption of PA technologies.
This roundtable will bring together machinery dealers, software providers, researchers, PA experts, and farmers to consider solutions in an Australian and international context. The workshop will facilitate expert discussion across the industry to define the problem and begin an industry roadmap to improve interoperability and reliability of technology-based applications in agriculture. Be part of the discussion and the solution for precision agriculture in Australia.
The workshop will be held after the symposium concludes on day two. Registrations are essential.
Facilitated by: Julia Easton (CCDM); Bindi Isbister (DPIRD); & Michelle Condy (GGA)
Funded by: DJTSI Science Agribusiness Connect program
To attend just the round table, you can register here.
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Field Tour - Wednesday, 6 September (optional)
Join us for the field tour to Bungulla Farm near Tammin, where grower Brad Jones will show us PA in action.
Tammin is approximately 2.5 hours from Perth.
All attendees must register to attend the field tour. Numbers will be limited.
Field Tour cost: $60 incl GST - includes transport to and from the Swan River Hotel and a light morning tea.
There is no charge if you do NOT take the bus and make your own way to Bungulla, however please email brent.perkins@spaa.com.au to confirm.
2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium program schedule
Click here to view the full program pdf
Monday 4 September 2023
9.30am - 10.00am SPAA Special General Meeting more here.
11.30am - 12:00pm Registrations, lunch and trade exhibition
12:20pm - 5:25pm Plenary (day one)
5:30pm – 6:30pm PA Connections Sundowner
6.30pm – 9:30pm Dinner featuring Brad Hogg (optional - registrations essential)
Tuesday 5 September 2023
8.30am - 8.40am Welcome
8.40am - 12.45pm Plenary (day two)
1.00pm - 1.30pm Plenary close, lunch and trade exhibition
1.45pm - 3.45pm Industry lead round table workshop - A roadmap to interoperability - Facilitated by CCDM, DPIRD & GGA (optional) - Register here.
View day two program here
Wednesday 6 September 2023
7.30am - 4.00pm Field Tour (optional) to Bungulla near Tammin, the property of Brad Jones. Register here.
Pricing
**Members, please use the email address linked to your SPAA account when registering to receive member rates**
| Member delegate (incl. Day 1 & 2 + sundowner) | $285 |
| Student Member delegate (incl. Day 1 & 2 + sundowner) | $250 |
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Non-member delegate rate (incl. Day 1 & 2 + sundowner) *SPAA annual membership starts at $150. Become a member now and save a further $50 on your registration. Join SPAA here. |
$485 |
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Student - Non-member delegate (incl. Day 1 & 2 + sundowner) *SPAA student membership is free for 12 months. Become a student member now and save $100 on your registration. Join SPAA here. |
$350 |
| Symposium Dinner - Mon 4 September - Member & Student price | $120 |
| Symposium Dinner - Mon 4 September - Non - member price | $165 |
| Round table - A road map toward interoperability - Tues 5 Sept | FREE |
| Field Tour - Wed 6 September | $60 |
Accommodation options are further below.
**Members, please use the email address linked to your SPAA account when registering to receive member rates**
Register for the full symposium program below.
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Symposium Partnership Opportunities
As a sponsor of the 2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium, your company/organisation can have the opportunity to enhance brand visibility on a national scale and connect with a targeted audience of precision ag and ag tech professionals.
Click here to download the 2023 Australian Precision Ag Symposium Partnership Brochure for sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities.
If you are interested in an annual partnership with SPAA, see our 2023/24 SPAA Partner Prospectus here.
Contact SPAA Executive Officer, Angelique McAvoy on 0473 790 109 or email eo@spaa.com.au to secure your sponsorship.
Location & Accommodation
Situated on the banks of the stunning Swan River, near the training grounds of Ascot race course, Swan River Hotel is a contemporary and fully-integrated property that provides guests with world-class modern facilities and superior value accommodation.
The 94-room hotel features a first-class restaurant and bar with a spectacular alfresco area overlooking Perth's gorgeous Swan River, perfect for those relaxed mornings to soak up the Western Australian sun.
The hotel is also ten minutes’ drive from the domestic and international airports, Optus Stadium & the Perth Central Business District.
Symposium delegates will receive a 10% discount on their accommodation when quoting the code 172014.
We recommend that you contact the hotel directly via reservations@swanriverhotel.com.au or call 08 9429 8088 to secure your booking. Advise that are with the SPAA Symposium and quote the code.
View all accommodation options here.
Family Room accommodation (above).
For those who prefer apartment-style accommodation may consider booking at the Quest Ascot which is a short 5 min walk to the Swan River Hotel.
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