2026 Conference Program – Agri & AgriAqua Tourism Summit
2026 Conference Program

Agri & AgriAqua
Tourism Summit

Turn Your Farm Into More

Create new income streams and build a more resilient business

Ideas are easy. Implementation drives growth.

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Why Attend

01

Identify new revenue opportunities hidden within the assets you already own, from land and water to produce and unique regional stories.

02

Work through Australia's first Agri & Aqua Tourism Playbook to identify opportunities and create a personalised roadmap for growth.

03

Learn directly from farmers, producers and tourism operators who have successfully diversified their businesses and unlocked new income streams.

Leave with more than ideas. Leave with a business blueprint.
Day 1
Working Summit
Learn. Plan. Build. Grow.
DateTuesday 20 October 2026
VenueM-Arts Precinct & The Regent Cinema, Murwillumbah
MCAmy Colli, The Tweed Tourism Co
7:45am – 8:30am

Registration & Arrival

8:30am – 8:45am
Opening

Opening & Welcome

Chris Cherry — Mayor, Tweed Shire Council

Welcome address.

8:45am – 8:50am
Welcome to Country

Acknowledgement / Welcome to Country

8:50am – 9:30am
Keynote Speaker

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.

9:30am – 10:00am
In Conversation

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.

10:00am – 10:40am
Panel Discussion

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 NSW

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

10:40am – 11:10am

Morning Tea

11:10am – 12:10pm
Panel Session

Design Your Experience & Make It Profitable

  • Linda Tillman, Managing Director, Tilma Group
  • Richard, The Brand Guy — Brand Strategist
  • Adriana Biuk, Visitor Experience Manager, Destination NSW

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

12:10pm – 1:00pm
Keynote Speaker

The $100 Visitor

More Value. Not More Volume. — Sheridan Beaumont, Owner, Sydney Oyster Farm Tours

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

1:00pm – 1:45pm

Lunch

1:45pm – 2:30pm
Session

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.

2:30pm – 3:30pm
Schoolhouse Session 2

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.

3:30pm – 4:00pm

Afternoon Tea

4:00pm – 4:50pm
Live Feature

Fix My Farm / Fix My Experience

  • Pam Brook, Owner & Founder, Brookfarm
  • Sheridan Beaumont, Owner, Sydney Oyster Farm Tours
  • Linda Tillman, Managing Director, Tilma Group

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.

4:50pm – 5:30pm
Closing Session

Your 30-Day Plan

Laticia Braving — Regional Storyteller & Strategist

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.

6:00pm – 7:30pm
Evening Networking Function

Husk Farm Distillery

To be booked at time of registration.

Day 1 Outcomes

01
Identify new revenue opportunities within your land, water, produce, experiences and existing assets
02
Explore Agri & Aqua Tourism opportunities and diversification pathways for regional businesses
03
Build your own Agri & Aqua Tourism Playbook and personalised growth roadmap
04
Learn practical strategies for creating premium visitor experiences and increasing value
05
Connect with successful producers, operators, tourism leaders and industry experts
06
Leave with a clear business blueprint and actionable plan for future growth
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Day 2

Famil Program

Seeing and experiencing is believing. Day 2 takes you out of the room and into the field a curated familiarisation program showcasing real agritourism and agri-aqua operations in the Tweed region.

See It. Experience It. Apply It.
Wednesday 21 October

The departure location is Mantra/Peppers Resorts at Salt, Kingscliff. Attendees can pick one of the three tour options below.

Day 2
Famil Tour Options
Choose One Bus Option
Bus One

Farm, Brewery & Co Tour

  • Attendees meet 8:30am, depart 8:45am
  • Arrive Mate n Matt's 9:00am, depart 10:00am
  • Arrive Earth Brewery 10:05am, depart 11:05am
  • Arrive Farm & Co 11:10am, depart 12:30pm
Bus Two

River, Fruit & Farm Tour

  • Attendees meet 8:30am, depart 8:45am
  • Arrive Tweed Eco Cruises 9:10am, depart 10:00am
  • Arrive Tropical Fruit World 10:20am, depart 11:20am
  • Arrive Raven Place Farm 11:35am, depart 12:30pm
Bus Three

Estate, House & Garden Tour

  • Attendees meet 8:30am, depart 8:45am
  • Arrive Bloomhill Estate 9:20am, depart 10:20am
  • Arrive Origin House 10:30am, depart 11:10am
  • Arrive Potager 11:20am, depart 12:30pm
Free to Explore

Murwillumbah Farmers Market

Savour The Tweed — free to discover in your own time

The market operates from 7am–11am.

  • Official launch at 10:00am
  • Chef cooking demo at 10:30am

The opportunity is already there.
The question is whether you'll act on it.

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October 20–21, 2026 I The Tweed, NSW