GGA Lift Off'25

Event Purpose

Lift Off aims to build alignment across the GGA network at the start of the year consolidating important working relationships, providing valuable operational updates and great capacity building.

Benefits of attending 'Lift Off'

Exclusive to GGA members, this annual event is a chance for professional development for network staff and volunteers, while providing the opportunity to build stronger connections within the network, gain valuable operational insights, build working knowledge and capacity through interactive sessions. Your group won't want to miss it!

Why your group should be in the room?

• Build your group's profile, visibility and identify collaboration links with others
• Commence the working year with up-to-date information on opportunities ahead
• Learn about other group projects and gain knowledge to share with your farmers
• Engage with funders and RCD's and hear about their performance expectations
• Provide input and engage in facilitated feedback sessions
• Meet GGA staff, learn about their roles and what your group can benefit from them
• Receive the latest information on GGA's direction
• Hear about the revenue flowing to GGA members now and moving forward.

Program

Thursday 13 February

Arrival - from 11.15am - 11.30am

Session 1 - Innovation - overview of the global innovation ecosystem, challenges, and opportunities for involvement through the 'Propagate' and 'Reach' initiatives and how to be part of the GGA innovation pilot group.

Lunch - 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Session 2 - Operational updates - project portfolio, network composition, member revenue

Session 3 - Meet the WA GGA network [around-the-room 5 minute brief]

Afternoon Tea Break | 3.00pm - 3.15pm

Session 4 - [TBC] Capacity Building technical skills topic [selecdted from Annual Survey priorities]

Session 5 - [TBC] Funders / Research & Development Corporations [GRDC, MLA, others]

Poolside Sundowner | 5.00pm - 6.00pm

Session 6 - Meet the GGA team - group speed dating format during the 1 hour poolside sundowner [canapes and drinks]

Checkin and change for dinner | 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Optional Networking Dinner

7.00pm - 9.30pm | *Includes 3-course meal and some beverages.

Build your connections with fellow GGA network staff over a social 3-course sit down dinner at the Aloft. Have a laugh whilst getting to know each other as we play the 'truth or lie' game throughout the evening.

Friday 14 February

Networking Breakfasts

7.30am - 8.30am | * Standing breakfast, food included

Session 7 - First session of the day will be a working breakfast with staff members in similar roles from groups. There will be 3 breakfast groups to choose from with special interest topics specific to each role discussed over breakfast.

Breakfast 1 - CEO / Executive Officers - hosted by Rikki Foss & leadership staff

Breakfast 2 - Project Officers - discuss topics and plans for the 2025 Researchers Professional Development Program - hosted by GGA Project Managers

Breakfast 3 - Communications Officers - hosted by GGA Communications staff - discuss a new option for 'Comms Catchups' across the network.

Dat sessions | 8.45am - 12.30pm

Session 8 - 2025 Capacity Building Program outline - we reveal members highest ranked priorities and what training activities will run in 2025 for groups to upskill.

Session 9 - [TBC] 30 min Capacity Building technical skills topic [selected from annual survey priorities]

Session 10 - [TBC] 90 min Projects showcase - hear from fellow member groups about major projects they've been working on and discover new information to extend to your own farming community. Lodge an EOI to present here.

Morning Tea Break | 11.00am - 11.15am

Session 11 - 60 min HR Roundtable discussion on recruiting, retaining and the possibility of sharing staff within the GGA network or interstate groups. The room will break into sections to address initiatives around the aspect of this current challenge in a collective problem-solving session.

Close - key insights, actions and wrap up of the event

Lunch - 12.30pm - 1.30pm

*Program subject to change

Ticket Prices - range from $30-$270 per person

Selected ticket prices have been subsidised by GGA and Farmanco
*All prices are inclusive of GST and GGA will cover ticketing fees from Eventbrite

Ticket 1 - $140 Both days [incl. all sessions, morning/arvo teas both days, 2 lunches, 1 sundowner, 3-course dinner, 1 breakfast]
Ticket 2 - $50 Thurs day only [incl. morn/arvo tea, 1 lunch, 1 sundowner ]

Ticket 3 - $100 Thurs all [incl. morn/arvo tea, 1 lunch, 1 sundowner, 3-course dinner]

Ticket 4 - $35 Sundowner only

Ticket 5 - $85 Thurs dinner only

Ticket 6 - $40 Friday [incl brekky, morn/arvo tea, 1 lunch]

Accommodation is an optional extra and priced at $220 / room [see further below]

Accommodation

GGA has negotiated special rates at the modern Aloft hotel of $220 a room or $110 twin share [we can pair you up]. Book rooms through the GGA event page by Jan 10th. Prices go up after this date.

King $220 or $110 twin share

The Aloft is a modern, fresh hotel with great social spaces and comfortable air conditioned rooms.

- Flat room rate of $220 for an ensuite room in King or Twin set up.
- Cost is $220 per room not per person.
- Sharing the room with one other person halves the cost to $110 per person.
- 20 rooms have been held for the event - we will have to release rooms back so please book by Jan 10th.

Need a Roommate for Twin Share? - should you wish to book a twin share but don't have a roommate, purchase your accommodation through the event ticketing platform, and we will attempt to pair you up with another guest from the network of the same sex.

Parking

Undercover Wilson parking is located underneath the Aloft [access via Rowe Ave]

Registration Deadline - 10 February 2025.

As registrations come in GGA will be periodically updating a RSVP register so you can connect with other guests in advance.
Browse the live guest list here

Enquiries

Carly Young | Event manager | cyoung@gga.org.au | 0408 175 825

Event Sponsors

Lift Off '25 has been brought to the network with sponsorship by GGA and Farmanco