Conference MEATing Centre Photo Competition Return to Events Home     AGFoRCe 2008 STaTe CoNFeReNCe Proserpine Entertainment Centre - September 16, 17 and 18   FoCuSiNG THe FuTuRe       What you need to know about attending the 2008 conference   Registration Fees AgForce is excited to introduce online conference registration for the first time. This process should ensure you can quickly and easily register for conference and receive the relevant paperwork immediately. For those without internet access you will be able to call our regional administration to register. Registrations open late June and more details will be posted on the AgForce website at that time.   Conference Venue The AgForce 2008 State Conference will be held from September 16-18 at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, 16 Main Street, Proserpine   Accommodation Tourism Whitsundays will assist with accommodation for the AgForce 2008 State Conference. All bookings and enquires should be directed to the Whitsunday Information Centre - 1800 801 252 or email  wicmanager@tourismwhitsundays.com.au Please book early as while there are a lot of accommodation properties in the vicinity we will be competing for accommodation with tourists in September.     Industry Tour An industry tour is being organised for conference delegates on Tuesday, September 16. Bookings prior to the conference are essential and can be made online at the same time as registering for conference.   Transport information Proserpine is in the well-known Whitsundays region. The town is the anchor for the region, with key infrastructure including the rail station and mainland airport. It is 26km from Airlie Beach on the Bruce Highway and is at the centre of a rural industry based on sugar and beef production, as well as the ever popular tourist destinations both on the mainland and on the various islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The region has regular plane, bus and train transport.   Climate The Whitsundays enjoys a tropical climate of hot summers, warm winters and bright spring and autumn days. Average temperature in September ranges from max 25.4°C to min 19.8°C.  Water temperatures remain a welcoming 25°C all year round.   Childcare Contact information regarding childcare for the conference and social events will be made available to you if you indicate on the registration form.     Cancellation Policy All alterations or cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Manager. A full refund less an administration charge of $50 shall be paid on cancellations notified prior to September 1, 2008. No refunds will be paid on cancellations notified after September 1, except under exceptional circumstances and only if requested in writing. Substitutes will be accepted at no additional cost.