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Knowledge
Sustainable Grains
Industry
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Positive Impact
To Industry
74th Australasian
Grain Science Conference
Innovations in Grain Science
20th – 22nd August 2024,
Collins Square, Docklands, Melbourne Victoria
About
The Australasian Grain Science Association (AGSA) holds an annual Conference for grain scientists, post-graduate students, nutritionists, and others with an interest in grain science. The aim is to advance knowledge and understanding of grain science and the grains industry. This meeting is an opportunity for the grains industry to openly discuss the latest innovations in grains research.
AGSA has been meeting annually for 73 years. This year, the conference will be held in Australia’s café capital, Melbourne. #AGSA24 will cover a range of topics including:
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- Latest developments in science and technology
- Commercialisation of science
- Food nutrition from grains and biproducts
- Plant-based products
- Advances in crop adaptation in variable climate
Please save the date – 20th to the 22nd of August 2024 and join us at #AGSA24.
Key Dates
- Conference dates: 20-22 August 2024
- Abstract submission closes: 15 July 2024
- Early-bird registration closes: 31 July 2024
- Closing date for applications for Student Travel Awards: 15 July 2024
- Closing date for applications for AB Blakeney Early Career Development Scholarship: 15 July 2024
Dr Cassandra Walker
AGSA 2024 Organising Committee Chair
Conference venue
This year’s conference will be held near the Docklands, in The Events Centre Collins Square (https://www.collinssquare.com.au/), considered to be the New York end of Collin’s St. Collins Square is a vibrant precinct with some of the best cafes, restaurants and retail therapy, right next to Melbourne’s CBD. Collins Square is well serviced by public-transport. Trams and trains are located right by the venue and run every minute around the city.
Accommodation
The Events Centre Collins Square is in a central location with plenty of choices for accommodation at various budgets.
We have organised a special accommodation discount with the Quest Docklands, at checkout please use the promo code AGSA24 and the discount will be applied when you book online: https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/vic/docklands/quest-docklands
Conference Program
We have put together a diverse and engaging program for the 74th Australasian Grain Science Conference. Please click below for the detailed program.
Pre-Conference Tour
A tour of the Unigrain pulse protein fractionation facility at Smeaton, Victoria, has been organised for Monday 19th August 9 am to 4 pm. The tour is free of charge for conference registrants. Registration numbers are capped at maximum 20, with preference given to postgraduate students.
We have reached maximum capacity for the Unigrain tour and can no longer take further registrations.
Post-Conference Workshop
Please join us for a Post-Conference Workshop, generously organised by Monash Food Innovation, Monash University. See details of the workshop below, and click here for more information.
- Workshop: Bringing New Grain-Based Food Products Ideas to Life
- Date/time: Thursday 22 August 1-5 pm
- Venue: The Events Centre Collins Square, Assembly III & IV
- Cost: Free for Full, Student and Day registrants of the AGSA conference
- How to register: Please register for the post-conference workshop below.
Invited Speakers
Find out more about our speakers and
their expertise by clicking the profile below
Cassandra Walker
Cassandra Walker
Daniel Mullette
Daniel Mullette
Jessica Ferguson
Jessica Ferguson
Roman Buckow
Roman Buckow
Carl Dolgow
Carl Dolgow
Arjan Jongkees
Arjan Jongkees
Ian Wesley
Ian Wesley
Kirsty Germaine
Kirsty Germaine
Andrew May
Andrew May
Registration Information
| Full registration, early-bird | $770.00 |
| Full registration, after 31st July | $880.00 |
| Student registration | $440.00 |
| Day registration, 1 day | $330.00 |
| Day registration, 2 days | $660.00 |
| Additional ticket, welcome reception | $88.00 |
| Additional ticket, conference dinner | $110.00 |
- All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
- Full and Student registrations include AGSA membership for the remainder of the membership year ending 30th April 2025.
- Day registration includes AGSA membership (Full or Student depending on the membership type) for the remainder of the membership year ending 30th April 2025.
- Student and Full registrations include Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner.
- Early-bird registration available until 31st July 2024.
Guidelines for Presenters
Please refer to the guidelines for oral and poster presentations.
Abstract submission closing date extended to 15 July 2024
Abstract Submission
The conference scientific committee invites authors to submit abstracts for oral or poster papers. Abstract submission closes 15th July 2024. For more information, contact scientific committee chair Chris Blanchard. Follow the Abstract Guidelines to prepare an abstract for submission.
Sorry, submission of abstract is closed.
Travel Awards
The AGSA Scholarship Program offers Travel Awards that provide funds to assist students to attend the AGSA conference. To be eligible for the award valued at $500 AUD, a student must present a paper (oral or poster) at the conference. The awardee will also receive a certificate at the conference as an acknowledgement of their receipt of the award. Applications close 15 July 2024. Please visit the Awards page for more information. Please address applications to the AGSA Awards Chair at awards@ausgrainscience.org.au.
AB Blakeney Early Career Development Scholarship
This year, AGSA will award the A.B. Blakeney Early Career Development Scholarship, which provides an early career grain scientist the opportunity to travel to an international meeting, assisting in their career development. Please visit the Awards page for more information, and address applications to the AGSA Awards Chair at awards@ausgrainscience.org.au. Applications close 15 July 2024.
