The conference is proudly sponsored by TenCate Australia, Kimberly-Clark Australia, Ramsay McDonald, Madison Filter, the International Fibre Centre, Albany International, Lectra and supported by Destination Albury Wodonga. Promotional Sponsorship is from the NSW Department of State and Regional Development.
There are only two weeks left to register for the TTNA’s annual conference –
• Start by meeting fellow delegates over lunch on Thursday 30th August;
• Finish with more vibrant networking over lunch on Friday 31st August;
• Enjoy the annual dinner on Thursday evening at the Kinross Woolshed with the casual theme of “Boots, Buckles and Jeans!”
• Make more business friends & partnerships at the Ambrose Golf Challenge on Friday afternoon,
• Or join the wine tour for a specialized barrel tasting at Mount Prior Winery.
Full Conference package includes lunch on both days and the dinner. Students pay only $90. Separate day packages available. Golf and wine tasting is separately priced.
Special speakers include:
• the Deputy Mayor of Albury, Cr Kevan Porter, to welcome all delegates to the region;
• The TTNA’s Advocacy Officer who will clarify his role and anticipated outcomes – a great opportunity for delegates to promote their industry concerns;
• Senator Kim Carr, Shadow Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science & Research, who will be the breakfast speaker on Friday morning. Delegates will have the opportunityto ask questions and promote their major industry concerns.
Speakers:
Presentations will be held in sessions relating to the use of technical and nonwoven textiles in general, recreation, resources and retirement roles. Among them are:
• A global view of the nonwoven industry, with a specific view on India;
• Intellectual property rights in the textiles industry;
• Specialist manufacturing innovative designs for water reservoir covers and a Melbourne Water joint project with CSIRO Textile & Fibre Technology on the degradation of textile covers for anaerobic ponds.
• How to profit from the elimination of waste;
• Findings from university R & D on textiles used in medical and aged care applications.
