Opening & Welcome

Chris Cherry — Tweed Shire Council Councillor

Welcome address.

A Reset for Regional Income

Michael Guerin — CEO, National Farmers' Federation

Understanding the forces reshaping regional economies and why agritourism and agri-aqua tourism are key to future growth.

Turn Your Assets Into Income

Andy Carbone — Farm Manager, Burradoo Park Farm

A real-world example of regional diversification in action, showcasing how a property can transition into a successful agritourism and experience-based income model.

Can We Make Agritourism Easier?

• Linda Tillman, Managing Director, Tilma Group — Moderator
• Michael Guerin, CEO, National Farmers' Federation
• Vishal Sharma, Senior Advisor, Revenue NSW
• Aymon Gow, General Manager, Tropical Fruit World
• Michael Thurston, Managing Director, Destination North Coast
• Denise Galle, Director, Planning & Regulation, Tweed Shire Council

A frank, practical look at navigating planning, tax, council, insurance and regulation, and what needs to change to unlock farm diversification.

Design Your Experience & Make It Profitable

• Amy Colli — Moderator
• Linda Tillman, Managing Director, Tilma Group
• Richard, The Brand Guy — Brand Strategist
• Adriana Biuk, Visitor Experience Manager, Destination NSW
• Jesse Anyan, Managing Director, Kingdomes

A practical panel to define your experience, identify your ideal customer and develop a profitable price.

The $100 Visitor

More Value. Not More Volume. — Sheridan Beaumont, Founder, Sydney Oyster Farm Tours & Brisbane Oyster Farm Tours

Rethinking regional tourism through higher-value visitors, smarter experiences and layered offerings that drive spend and revenue.

Understanding the Next Generation of Visitors

Scott Millar — Young Entrepreneur & Business Leader

Discover what Gen Z and Gen Alpha want, the trends shaping travel, and how to create relevant experiences that attract tomorrow's visitors.

Sell It

Turn Your Idea Into Bookings — Richard, The Brand Guy, Brand Strategist

Turn your experience into bookings with sharper messaging, targeted marketing and partnerships that drive customers.

Fix My Farm / Fix My Experience

• Linda Tillman, Managing Director, Tilma Group — Moderator
• Pam Brook, Co-Founder, Brookfarm & Cape Byron Distillery
• Sheridan Beaumont, Founder, Sydney Oyster Farm Tours & Brisbane Oyster Farm Tours
• Ren Ulpiano, Founder, Bloomhill Estate
• Deb Symes, Co-Founder, Caravan Overnight Farmstay
• Arno Raffin-Bernier, Senior Partnerships Manager, Into The Wild Escapes

Real businesses, real challenges, real solutions. A live Q&A where delegates' questions are answered by experts drawing on their practical experience, with actionable ideas to take away and apply.

Your 30-Day Plan

Laticia Braving — Founder, Vitality Farms, Northern Rivers

Turn inspiration into action by using your playbook to create a practical, achievable 30-day plan with clear priorities and tangible next steps to take home and put into practice.

Husk Farm Distillery

To be booked at time of registration.