Wednesday 31st July &
Thursday 1st Aug 2024
Moama, NSW
Introducing Rice Connect, a dynamic event designed to bring together stakeholders from across the industry.
Join us on Wednesday, 31st July & Thursday, 1st August 2024, in Moama, NSW.
Presented by the Ricegrowers’ Association (RGA), SunRice Group, and AgriFutures Australia, the inaugural Rice Connect will bring together growers, researchers, agronomists and industry leaders under one roof.
EVENTS
Wednesday 31st July 2024
Rice Extension CY24 Agronomic Update
10:00am - 4:00pm // Moama Bowling Club
Agronomists are invited to the CY24 Agronomic Update hosted by Rice Extension.
Please note this event is limited to agronomists and advisors only. Use code RICEAGRO24 to register via the ticket link.
Rice Industry Awards & Gala Dinner
5:30pm // Junction & Moama Bowling Club
Celebrate the achievements of those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and sustainability in the Australian rice industry.
Canapes and drinks will be served in the Junction, followed by a two-course meal at the Moama Bowling Club for the Awards ceremony.
Dress code: Formal
Please note this is an 18+ venue.
Discounted tickets are available for current RGA Members. Contact the RGA if you're unsure of your membership status.
Thursday 1st August 2024
SunRice Industry Breakfast
7:00am - 9:00am // Moama Bowling Club
Join SunRice for breakfast and a conversation with Group CEO Paul Serra and other panellists on the future of the Australian rice industry.
Ricegrowers' Association Annual General Meeting
9:00am - 11:00am // Moama Bowling Club
RGA members and industry stakeholders are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting.
AgriFutures Rice Technical Research Update
9:00am - 6:30pm // Moama Bowling Club
TICKETS
Tickets for the Rice Industry Awards & Gala Dinner are $145 for RGA Members & $185 for Non-Members.
The Rice Industry Awards & Gala Dinner ticket includes canapes, a two-course meal, and drinks. Your ticket also includes buses transferring guests from the Quest, Maddison Spa, and Meninya Palms to the venue and back. Bus times will be confirmed closer to the event.
All other events in the Rice Connect program are free, but tickets for these events are essential.
Due to licensing restrictions, please note that the Junction is strictly an 18+ venue. Children will not be allowed to enter the Junction venue. This will include the Rice Industry Awards & Gala Dinner and Ricegrowers' Association Annual General Meeting.
ACCOMMODATION
Buses for the Rice Industry Awards & Gala dinner will pick up and drop off guests at the Maddison Spa, Quest Echuca, and the Meninya Palms Moama.
Rice Connect has rooms on hold at these accommodation providers for Wednesday, 31 July. To book one of these rooms, please call them directly and reference Rice Connect or the Ricegrowers' Association.
Echuca & Moama offer a variety of hotels and motels, click here for more information.
Explore a little more in Moama...
Moama, nestled on the banks of the Murray River in New South Wales, exudes a captivating charm. Its history intertwines with the river, once a vital trade route for paddle steamers.
Today, Moama offers a delightful blend of heritage and modern. Visitors can explore historic wharves, enjoy riverfront dining, and hop aboard a paddle steamer. The town’s serene beauty invites relaxation, making it a sought-after destination for those seeking a tranquil escape.
