We would like to invite you to the 2009 Australian Nut Industry Conference to be held on Thursday 20th August at The Langham Hotel in Melbourne. The Conference will be sharply focussed on providing up-to-date information about the current state of the Australian nut industry and highlighting its commercial and marketing strengths. We are honoured and excited to have as our keynote speaker Mr Jack Mariani, President of one of the world's major edible nut processing and marketing companies and current President of the International Nut Council. If keeping abreast of the world nut market is important to you then Mr Mariani's presentation alone should be a must see.   The strong program of relevant speakers during the conference proceedings will highlight key areas affecting Australia's Nut Industry, including trade, statistics and health and nutrition. The final Conference session will be a buyers' panel discussion - hear from leading retailers and manufacturers on what is influencing their use and promotion of nuts in today's competitive and challenging commercial environment.   We also invite all delegates to attend a night of fine food & wine at the Conference Dinner with entertainment provided by Glen Cardwell. Glenn is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with 30 years in clinical and public health nutrition and an award winning professional speaker. Becoming a quizmaster in recent years, he has led fun and interactive quizzes for Dietitians, General Practice Networks, medical researchers and now for the nut industry. Come and enjoy a quiz that will get you thinking, laughing and even singing.   Above all, of course, a Conference such as this will give you a perfect opportunity to network with other members of the nut industry in its various guises. Please visit the Conference website www.anic2009.com for more details and registration.     Email: anic2009@icms.com.au Website: Australian Nut Industry Conference 2009 Conference Organiser: ICMS Pty Ltd, 3rd Floor, 379 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia Telephone:+61 2 9290 3366 | Fax:+61 2 9290 2444   The Australian Nut Inudstry Council (ANIC) comprises members from each of the seven member nut industries. To view information on each industry please click below. Almonds          Chestnuts   Pistachios        Pecans   Hazelnuts                 Walnuts   Macadamias