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The 2026 Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference (Melbourne)
2026 program has been carefully designed to address the key issues currently facing hydroponic growers
The 2026 Hydroponic Farmers Federation Conference
Hosted by The Hydroponic Farmers Federation Inc.
4 – 6 May 2026
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
PROGRAM
The full conference program has now been released, outlining session topics, speakers and event details across the three days. Further speaker confirmations and updates will continue to be added.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PDF VERSION OF THE PROGRAM
The 2026 program has been carefully designed to address the key issues facing hydroponic growers today, including:
- Greenhouse and berry crop production insights
- Regional development and biosecurity preparedness
- HR and agri-talent solutions
- EU innovation and high-tech investment
- R&D grants and funding pathways
- Crop nutrition under stress conditions
- Pollination efficiency and crop protection
- Labour management (PALM scheme)
- Seed industry innovation panel
- Market insights and retail perspectives
REGISTRATION:
– Entry to all conference sessions
– Access to the exhibition hall
– Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea when applicable for the duration of the conference
– Name badge
– 1 x ticket to the welcome function (Monday, 4 May 2026)
– 1 x ticket to the breakfast function (Wednesday, 6 May 2026)
Note: A ticket to the conference dinner (Tuesday, 5 May 2026) is not included in the registration fee but can be purchased for an additional cost.
Day registration inclusions:
– Entry to all conference sessions on the nominated day of attendance
– Access to the exhibition hall on the nominated day of attendance
– Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea when applicable on the nominated day of attendance
– Name badge
Note: Tickets to the social functions are not included in the registration fee but can be purchased for an additional cost.
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