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Banana Congress Sydney 2017

The opening day of ABIC 2017 attracted over 300 delegates to Sydney
The opening day of ABIC 2017 attracted over 300 delegates to Sydney
Supplies of fresh bananas provided by Costa
Supplies of fresh bananas provided by Costa
Kelly McGuinness and Alyce Krowitz from Australian Bananas
Kelly McGuinness and Alyce Krowitz from Australian Bananas
Sarah Simpson, Robert Mayers and Dale Bennett at the Better Bunch stall
Sarah Simpson, Robert Mayers and Dale Bennett at the Better Bunch stall
Maxie Dominic, Tony Lotton and David Laufa Haro providing information on the Labour Mobility Assistance Program in Papua New Guinea
Maxie Dominic, Tony Lotton and David Laufa Haro providing information on the Labour Mobility Assistance Program in Papua New Guinea
Paul Meredith and Anthony Brick from AustSafe Super
Paul Meredith and Anthony Brick from AustSafe Super
David Sides from Omnia Specialitites
David Sides from Omnia Specialitites
Garry Sandercock showing off new Macro Stretch Film wrapping from Propack Industries
Garry Sandercock showing off new Macro Stretch Film wrapping from Propack Industries
Rick Keene from Seasol
Rick Keene from Seasol
Mick Day and Peter Webb manning the CHEP stall
Mick Day and Peter Webb manning the CHEP stall
Andrew Cassidy representing Signet
Andrew Cassidy representing Signet
Adam Kirk and Trent Johnson from Yara Australia
Adam Kirk and Trent Johnson from Yara Australia
Roei Yaakobi founder of Tie Up Venture
Roei Yaakobi founder of Tie Up Venture
Rebekah Pierce, Plant Biosecurity Officer at New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
Rebekah Pierce, Plant Biosecurity Officer at New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
Seminars underway at the main auditorium for ABIC 2017
Seminars underway at the main auditorium for ABIC 2017
Master of Ceremony, Paula Doran introducing guest speakers
Master of Ceremony, Paula Doran introducing guest speakers
A Question and Answer session with Elisa King, Rose Herceg and Lisa Cork
A Question and Answer session with Elisa King, Rose Herceg and Lisa Cork
Lisa Cork explaining the importance of consumer- centric thinking
Lisa Cork explaining the importance of consumer- centric thinking
Elisa King delivers an update on the marketing of Australian Bananas
Elisa King delivers an update on the marketing of Australian Bananas
Professor Randy Ploetz, one of the world's leading experts on tropical plant diseases
Professor Randy Ploetz, one of the world's leading experts on tropical plant diseases
Science Speed Talks: Liz Czislowski was one of six speakers given three minutes to deliver an update on her research
Science Speed Talks: Liz Czislowski was one of six speakers given three minutes to deliver an update on her research
Jenny Cobon was another speaker for the Science Speed Talks, talking about her studies into root health
Jenny Cobon was another speaker for the Science Speed Talks, talking about her studies into root health
Speakers involved in the Science Speed Talks take questions from the audience: (L-R) Trevor Parker, Donna Chambers, Jenny Cobon, Noeleen Warman, Sharl Mintoff and Liz Czislowski
Speakers involved in the Science Speed Talks take questions from the audience: (L-R) Trevor Parker, Donna Chambers, Jenny Cobon, Noeleen Warman, Sharl Mintoff and Liz Czislowski
Doctor Frederic Bakry with his presentation on international disease research in banana plant breeding
Doctor Frederic Bakry with his presentation on international disease research in banana plant breeding
Andre Drenth explains key benefits of his banana research to the audience
Andre Drenth explains key benefits of his banana research to the audience
A drone and a gorilla exhibit made out of packing cardboard, at the Orora JAT stall
A drone and a gorilla exhibit made out of packing cardboard, at the Orora JAT stall
More supplies of bananas from Costa
More supplies of bananas from Costa
Delegates enjoy a drink at the end of the opening day of ABIC 2017
Delegates enjoy a drink at the end of the opening day of ABIC 2017
Networking opportunities during the Exhibition Evening
Networking opportunities during the Exhibition Evening
Organisers from the Australian Banana Growers Council was pleased with the turnout at the opening day events
Organisers from the Australian Banana Growers Council was pleased with the turnout at the opening day events