4th Annual Symposium 2024 Day 3 Highlights
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Updated October 2024
Day 3 of ARC Biosolids Symposium 2024: Empowering Careers and Showcasing Industry Innovation
PERTH, WA – September 5, 2024
The third and final day of the ARC Biosolids Symposium 2024 shifted its focus to professional development and practical industry insights, offering a series of interactive workshops and an exclusive site visit to Richgro, one of Australia’s leading organic waste processing facilities.
Morning Workshops: Equipping Attendees for Success
- Workshop 1: Exploring and Maximizing Your Career Journey
Elana Marie Lewer led this engaging two-hour session, providing participants with tools to identify their transferable skills, enhance communication in professional settings, and prepare for job searches. Highlights included real-life examples, tips on team dynamics and conflict resolution, and an interactive personality quiz. Dr. David Bergmann facilitated interactive activities that allowed attendees to reflect on their career paths and future goals. - Workshop 2: Business Case Scenario and Product Development Plan
This session, led by Anthony Bodycoat (Water Corporation), explored strategic thinking, risk management, and customer research through practical case studies. Dr Bede Mickan presented on marketing strategies associated with Product Development Planning based on his experience at Richgro. Attendees collaborated on developing business cases and product plans, gaining insights into navigating challenges in project management and marketing. Dr. David Bergmann facilitated dynamic discussions, ensuring participants left with actionable knowledge.
Networking and Industry Engagement
A lunch and networking session provided attendees with the opportunity to connect with peers, industry professionals, and researchers, fostering collaborations that extended beyond the symposium.
Richgro Site Visit: Innovation in Action
In the afternoon, participants travelled to Richgro’s facility in Jandakot to witness cutting-edge organic waste processing in action. The site visit offered a firsthand look at how Richgro transforms organic waste into valuable products such as fertilisers and biogas.
A Transformative Finale to a Stellar Event
The final day of the ARC Biosolids Symposium 2024 was a resounding success, combining professional development, industry insights, and networking opportunities. By equipping attendees with career tools and showcasing real-world applications of biosolids innovation, the symposium cemented its role as a cornerstone event for advancing sustainability and professional growth in the biosolids sector.
THANKYOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
THANKYOU TO OUR ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ORGANISING COMMITTEE:
Dr Aravind Surapaneni (Chair), Prof Megan Ryan UWA, Isobel Decru RMIT, George Mercer UWA, Andreas Pfeifle UWA, Bede Mickan UWA, Kamrun Nahar RMIT, Dr James Hayes UNSW, Elissa McElroy.
THANKYOU TO OUR HOSTS:
University of Western Australia, University Club:
Naree Richardson, Conference and Events Coordinator
Stay tuned for our next Symposium on 1-2 July 2025