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Canberra conference crucial to industry

The important Industry Development Conference will take place on 4 March and will feature a series of Innovation Skills Forums designed especially for managers and business leaders across the full spectrum of industry.

“This will be the 6th Industry Development Conference hosted by ForestWorks ISC and it is clear that these events have firmly established themselves as un-missable in our industry’s calendar,” ForestWorks ISC CEO Michael Hartman said.

“Our Industry Development Conferences have always provided unique opportunities for industry to come together to explore challenges and identify how we can better work together.

“The economics of the value chain are shifting. To thrive, enterprises need to be creative, develop strong leadership skills and effectively manage change. The Industry Development Conference hosted by ForestWorks ISC will assist industry to improve its capacity innovate and capitalise on opportunities.”

On the evening of 4 March Prime Minister Tony Abbott will address a gala industry dinner hosted by the Australian Forest Products Association and ForestWorks ISC.

The dinner will be held in Parliament House’s Great Hall.

On 3 and 5 March associated innovation forums and meetings will also be held in Canberra.

To register attendance or for information contact ForestWorks ISC on 1800 177 001, email [email protected] or visit www.forestworks.com.au