This conference will be a culinary journey in ever sense taking in all parts of the Southern Forest region and beyond. The journey will be split into four stages:

Day 1:  The Basics – Keynotes & Plenaries

Starting with the basics day one will present a range of exciting keynote speakers who will showcase the ways that food and culinary tourism have been used to develop strong destination brands and provide ways for regional communities to leverage their point of difference. We will identify what you need to have a successful culinary destination.

Day 2:  Gathering Ingredients – Regional Visits

You can’t create experiences without having the ingredients and day two will take participants on a series of tours of the region to visit the food production and tourism opportunities that could be used to create a range of memorable experiences for visitors.  Delegates will also be starting to explore ideas that will be further developed in day three.

Day 3: Creating the Menu – Product Development Workshop

Following a wonderful Aboriginal breakfast with Mark Olive participants will relocate to Pemberton for a day of case studies, workshops and creativity as we pull together a range of creative ideas to be submitted for the Southern Forest Food Council for consideration in the development of their strategy.

Day 4: The Proof Is In The Pudding- Community Showcase

A special event has been developed on the final day to showcase the produce and culture of the region. We have worked with the Manjimup Farmers Market to give participants a real taste of what can be achieved.

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