Sunday 27 April, 2008 - Townsville

REGISTRATION – ISSCT Management Workshop – Meet & Greet Drinks, Jupiter’s Townsville Hotel and Casino

Monday 28 April, 2008 - Townsville

Evening at leisure

Tuesday 29 April, 2008

Wednesday 30 April, 2008

Evening at leisure

Thursday 1 May, 2008

SESSION 1
Renewable Energy in Practice: leading and managing change Mark Day
(Executive Gen Manager Sugar Milling: CSR)

SESSION 2
Supply Chains: leading and managing change Bernard Milford
(Senior Policy Manager: CANEGROWERS)

14h00 – 14h20

What is the role of government policy within sugarcane supply chains?
How can incentives and relationships be aligned in the absence of government legislation?
To improve supply chain efficiencies, what are the relative roles of legislation, contracts, trust and integration?
How will renewable energy and new products (e.g. bioplastics) impact supply chain efficiencies?
How can season length extensions be attained for the benefit of all stakeholders?
How can sugarcane growers be incentivised to deliver feedstock that optimises downstream value adding activities?

Friday 2 May, 2008

SESSION 3
Research: leading and managing change Frikkie Botha
(Executive Director: SRDC)

Research organisations lead change but how do they ascertain the direction they take?
Research is an investment not a cost, how can this message best be communicated to stakeholders?
Human capital is “everything” to a research organisation, how can this resource be optimised for best effect?
How can researchers best influence the strategic intent of an organisation, or visa versa?
Research is worthless if results are not implemented, how can technology transfer be improved?
Is collaboration relevant in an environment of IP protection?

SESSION 4
Special Projects: leading and managing change Ramesh Ponnuswami
(General Manager Special Projects: EID Parry)

Are the US, European and Japanese consumers ready for GM related food and in particular sugar from GM cane?
What can be done to prepare the international sugar market for sugar produced from GM sugarcane?
What role is there for international collaboration in promoting market access for sugar from GM cane?
“Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental footprint”, is this a valid statement?
What are some of the “burning” environmental challenges facing sugar value chains?
How can some of the better management practices be “marketed” in an effort to promote sugar?
How can better management practices be replicated globally; what is the role of training and economic incentives?

Evening at leisure

Saturday 3 May, 2008

SESSION 5
Exclusive meeting of CEO’s from major Research & Development Organisations,
CSIRO Davies Laboratory,Townsville.

Panel Discussion Chairperson………………………….…...……….. Eoin Wallis(BSES)This session will be restricted to senior staff from the major research and development organisations around the world. The objective of the meeting will be to further unpack and add to the issues raised in the discussions held in Durban after the last ISSCT Management Commission Workshop and at the ISSCT Congress in 2007. Notes from both meetings identifying the potential topics for discussion are available from ewallis@bses.org.au. It is proposed that individuals will be approached to provide a short address to the meeting to stimulate discussion. Should you require further information about this Session contact Eoin Wallis (ewallis@bses.org.au).  

CEO’s Dinner