Supporting connection and exchange among leaders in the GGA network, the Chairs Summit was introduced in 2021 as a high-value networking and operational update event for the GGA ‘voting group’ Chairs & Vice-Chairs. The program includes a social dinner and overnight accommodation, followed by morning operational updates from GGA staff and the formal AGM.
Date and time
5:30 pm Thursday, 19 September 2024 – 1.00 pm Friday, 20 September 2024
Location
The Aloft Hotel
27 Rowe Ave Rivervale, WA
Who can attend
The GGA Chairs Summit is an exclusive event for Chairs and Vice Chairs of the ‘voting groups’ of the GGA network.
GGA invites two leadership delegates from each voting member grower group to attend. While the event is primarily aimed at Chairs and Vice Chairs, Treasurers are also welcome to attend as proxies.
Event purpose
The Summit aims to:
- Strengthen connections and encourage conversations among the leaders of the 49 GGA ‘voting member’ grower groups.
- Offer exclusive insights into GGA’s strategic activities and direction.
- Provide access to GGA leadership for one-on-one conversations in an intimate setting, including GGA directors and senior operational staff.
- Show appreciation for the vital roles that Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Treasurers play within the GGA network.
The Program
Thursday 19 September
Accommodation | 3.00 pm onwards
Each group receives one Aloft King or one Aloft Twin room provided complimentary by GGA (valued at $290 per room).
Groups bringing two delegates who cannot share a room will need to purchase a second single room at the ticketing stage of registration at their own expense ($290 per room).
A full buffet breakfast for the Friday morning is included with each room.
Chairs Social Dinner | 5.30 pm – 10.00 pm
Chairs and Vice Chairs are invited to join the GGA Board and leadership staff from 5.30 pm to 10:00 pm in our privately booked function room for an evening of networking drinks followed by a three course sit down dinner.
Dress Code: Semi-formal dress (indoors).
Your Hosts: The Board of Directors and leadership staff of GGA look forward to welcoming you.
Friday 20 September
Breakfast | 7.00 am – 8.00 am
Join us for breakfast and catch up with others.
Please pack your suitcase for the 10 am check-out; luggage may be stored at reception if needed.
Chairs Update Presentations | 8.30 am – 10.30 am
Following breakfast, Chairs and Vice Chairs will receive an operational update from the GGA team, along with morning tea (all catering provided, valued at $72 per person).
A series of updates will be presented, which will include an interactive Q&A session covering:
- Network Metrics: Learn about current GGA members and their sectors
- Project Portfolio: Overview of GGA’s $68 million project portfolio, including grower group partner involvement and benefits from GGA’s project brokering.
- Strategic partnerships: What does the future look like with sponsors and DPIRD?
- GGA Capacity Building Program: Who’s learning what, and how does GGA determine its offerings?
- Drought Hub: Updates on the Transformational projects, Hub future and what’s next.
Morning Tea| 10.30 am – 11.00 am
Meet the team over morning tea prior to the AGM. GGA staff will be in attendance to meet Chairs.
Annual General Meeting & Lunch | 11.00 am – 1 pm
11.00 am – 12.15 pm – AGM
12.15 pm-1.00 pm – Informal light lunch (optional).
Details of the AGM including the agenda can be accessed as they are released here.
Payments
The program is complimentary, with the exception of any additional room requirements beyond the one single or twin share room which is provided per group by GGA.
Parking
Discounted on-site, ‘Wilson’ parking is available under hotel.
Registration
Select suitable program elements to attend when you register.
Need Help?
Stuck registering? confused? have a question?
Contact Event Manager – Carly Watts, Capacity Building and Communications Officer
Collaborator
The GGA Chairs Summit has been brought to life with the assistance of Farmanco, an important new GGA sponsor that will support the delivery of capacity building activities to the GGA Network.
Read more about the new GGA Farmanco sponsorship here.
Farmanco has a 40-year track record providing services in management and agronomy, grain marketing, benchmarking, bookkeeping and research to more than 750 farming businesses nationwide. The organisation is also currently developing a natural capital management team and a precision agronomy team.
Learn more about Farmanco here
Voting Grower Group Members
Groups eligible to attend Chairs Summit Dinner on 19 September, Update Briefings on 20 September and vote at the AGM:
Agricultural Women Wheatbelt East (AWWE)
ASHEEP & BEEF
Certified Organic Biodynamic Western Australia Inc (COBWA)
Compass Agricultural Alliance
Corrigin Farm Improvement Group
Esperance Zone Innovation Group (EZI)
Facey Group
Far Eastern Agricultural Research Group (FEAR)
Fitzgerald Biosphere Group
Future Food Producers Group
Gascoyne Catchments Group
Gillamii Centre
Great Southern Wine Producers Association
Hills Orchard Improvement Group
Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association
LIEBE Group
Lower South West Grower Group
Merredin and Districts Farm Improvement Group (MADFIG)
Mingenew Irwin Group
Moora Miling Pasture Improvement Group
Morawa Farm Improvement Group
Mortlock Ag Focus Group
Mullewa Dryland Farmers Initiative
Noongar Land Enterprise Group
North Stirlings Pallinup Natural Resources
Northern Agri Group
Nyabing Farm Improvement Group
O’Connor Research Group
Oil Mallee Association of Australia
Ravensthorpe Agricultural Initiative Network (RAIN)
Regen WA
Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA)
South East Premium Wheat Growers Association (SEPWA)
Southern Dirt Incorporated
Southern Rangelands Pastoral Alliance
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
Sweeter Banana Co-operative
Three Springs Farm Innovation Network (3FIN)
Toodyay Agricultural Alliance
Turf Growers Association of Western Australia
WA Hemp Growers’ Co-op Ltd
WA No-Tillage Farmers Assoc (WANTFA)
WA Regenerative Livestock Producers
West Midlands Group
Western Australian Lot Feeders Association
Western Beef Assoc Inc
Wheatbelt Integrity Group (WIG)
Women in Farming Inc
Yuna Farm Improvement Group