RIDE THE WAVE, AVOID THE RIP

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Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 August 2025 – Gold Coast, Australia

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Bringing together the best minds in agriculture from Australia and New Zealand

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Having had to postpone the Summit in March due to the cyclone, the great news is that we have new dates set for the12th and13th of August. The location remains the same – the stunning resort-like grounds at the Mercure Resort on the Gold Coast. We can’t wait to get together for a couple of days of inspiration and connection, and with these new dates, it will be a great respite from the winter (particularly for those of us based in NZ!).

 

The Award program will closely resemble the one we had originally planned, with only a few minor adjustments. We are excited to be able to explore our theme  "Ride the Wave, Avoid the Rip", with some incredible speakers sharing their knowledge and journeys, providing insights and inspiration.

 

The Summit will commence at 12 noon with lunch on Tuesday 12th, followed by an afternoon of presentations and speakers, and a celebration evening for our winners and finalists. There'll be a full day of exciting and inspiring sessions on Wednesday 13th of August, and an informal dinner around the pool that night to say farewell.  

 

The Mercure Resort is offering rooms at $165 for single occupancy and $190 for double occupancy, including breakfast(s). To book this special rate, please click here.

 

Your Summit tickets will automatically be transferred to the new dates. We sincerely hope you can make these new dates, but understand that it won’t work for everyone. Please reach out to Jane at hello@zandamcdonaldaward.com for assistance.

 

We look forward to seeing you in August.

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Learn more about our 2025 speakers here​

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