in collaboration with

and

Invite you to take part in

Regional Telecommunication Day

Morning session facilitated by Farming Champions Inc. starting at 10 am, which will present an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences with current telecommunications and explore opportunities that improved connectivity will facilitate for the the wellbeing of regional Australians and the economic growth of Australia.

In the afternoon at 1 pm you are invited to take part in

WA - STATE OF INNOVATION Summit:

Regional Telecommunication

Western Australian agriculture is evolving at a rapid speed. Technologies such as automation, drones, sensors and robotics, are becoming more significant factors in assisting farmers. Unrestricted and uninterrupted regional telecommunication is the key to WA taking leading position in food production and processing.

If you are registering for the Regional Telecommunication Day you DO NOT need to register seperately for the WA - STATE OF INNOVATION Summit: Regional Telecommunication.

Moderator:

Senator Linda Reynolds, Parliamentary Alliance of Research and Innovation

Panel of presenters:

Peter Rundle MLA, Member for Roe

Penny Griffin, Principal Project Officer – Regional Telecommunications at Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Jim Wyatt, Curtin University, Innovation Central and WA Regional Telecommunications Expert

John Oliver, Oliver Rural IT Solutions

Lachlan McMahon, Managing Director, FTP Solutions Pty Ltd

Boyd Brown, Area General Manager WA, TCW Central West, Telstra Consumer & Country Wide, Telstra Customer Sales & Service

The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and a general discussion moderated by Senator Linda Reynolds

Note:

Attendees will be able to rotate through groups on agriculture; business; health; education; professionals and tourism.’

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Kukerin is about 3.5 hours drive from Perth, so some of you may choose to stay overnight. Accommodation in the immediate area includes:

1) Mary’s Farm Cottages – phone 0437341679 www.marysfarmcottages.com.au - mention coming to the Summit and receive 15% discount
2) Free camping on the farm at Cambinata – caravans welcome Ph 98646054
3) Kukerin Hotel - Ph 98646013
4) Kukerin Caravan Park – Dumbleyung Shire Ph 98634012 – good facilities

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Let’s make WA a true STATE OF INNOVATION !