Conference on Latest Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture Project Management

This project is focused on development of a plan for “Australia and New Zealand association of sustainable agriculture” so that they can conduct a conference on ‘Latest Innovation in Sustainable Agriculture’. The event will comprise of various program of tours, field trips in the available in “McLaren Vale” which is a small rural town in South Australia.

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Project Management
Conference on Latest Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture
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Executive Summary
This project is focused on development of a plan for “Australia and New Zealand association
of sustainable agriculture” so that they can conduct a conference on ‘Latest Innovation in
Sustainable Agriculture’. The event will comprise of various program of tours, field trips in
the available in “McLaren Vale” which is a small rural town in South Australia. The event
will help the individual who have keen interest in Sustainable Agriculture as well as the
farmers attending the event will be benefitted. The event will be beneficial for both the
attendees as well as the locality. The success of the event will be evaluated with the help of
closure checklist to determine whether the event is completed according to the goals and
objectives. Further, feedback is another method which will help to acquire the views and
opinions on the event to determine whether it is successful or not.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................3
2. Aims and Objectives of the project........................................................................................3
2.1 Aim of the project............................................................................................................3
2.2 Objectives of the project..................................................................................................3
3. Destination.............................................................................................................................4
3.1 Details of the destination city...........................................................................................4
3.2 A program of tours available in the destination...............................................................4
3.3 A field trip destination.....................................................................................................7
3.4 Destination accommodation options................................................................................7
4. Partnerships........................................................................................................................8
4.1 List of potential partnerships with organisations in the destination city..........................8
4.2 A list of potential exhibitors.............................................................................................9
4.3 A list of potential sponsors...............................................................................................9
4.4 A list of operational task sub-contractors.........................................................................9
5. Venue.....................................................................................................................................9
5.1 Details of all relevant features of the venue.....................................................................9
5.2 A venue floor-plan with rooms......................................................................................10
5.3 A venue floor plan with the exhibition space.................................................................11
5.4 Food and beverage menus..............................................................................................11
6. Transport..............................................................................................................................12
6.1 Details of transport arrangements and options...............................................................12
6.2 A transport plan for all event activities..........................................................................12
7. Program................................................................................................................................13
7.1 A conference theme and a logo......................................................................................13
7.2 Full conference program detail and schedule.................................................................14
8. Marketing.............................................................................................................................15

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8.1 Marketing Plan...............................................................................................................15
8.2 Details of event merchandise.........................................................................................15
8.3 Sponsorship and exhibitor’s prospectus.........................................................................16
9. Administration......................................................................................................................17
9.1 A line budget (both income and expenditure)................................................................17
9.2 Overall schedule for the planning of the event..............................................................19
9.3 Schedule and HR breakdown.........................................................................................21
10. Conclusion..........................................................................................................................22
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................23
Appendix..................................................................................................................................26

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1. Introduction
In this proposal, a detailed plan for conducting an event on “Latest Innovation in
Sustainable Agriculture” is presented to ensure success of the event. The event will be
conducted in a small rural town “McLaren Vale” in South Australia. This event will comprise
of various program of tours as well as field trips so that attendees can learn and have better
understanding on the concept of Sustainable Agriculture. A plan for the entire conference to
be held has been prepared to demonstrate the timeline for activities in the event.
2. Aims and Objectives of the project
2.1 Aim of the project
The main aim of this project is to demonstrate the application of technology for
sustainable agriculture. This event will help the individuals to increase their awareness on
sustainable agriculture and how to implement latest innovation to ensure sustainability. From
this event, the farmers could gain excellence in their farming capabilities so that there could
be advanced techniques used for farming.
2.2 Objectives of the project
The objectives that has been determined for this project on conducting a conference to
demonstrate latest innovation for sustainable agriculture are listed as below:
 To present the importance of sustainability in agriculture and how it could be
achieved with the help of latest innovation.
 To provide the participants with an experience of different programs and field
trips to ensure sustainability in agriculture.
 To develop the skills of farmers so that they could achieve better productivity
by investing efficiently.

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 To present a sustainable future in agriculture for the next 30 years.
3. Destination
3.1 Details of the destination city
The destination city that has been selected for this event is “Mclaren Vale SA” which
is a small rural town in South Australia. A boutique wine business located in the premium
grape growing region of McLaren Vale is for sale. Situated amongst many of the most
prestigious producers, in arguably the “dress circle” of McLaren Vale, Nashwauk Wines &
Vineyard presents an excellent opportunity for industry participants and investors alike to
gain a strategic foothold into the McLaren Vale Wine Region. The detailed characteristics of
the place is as below:
 Total land area of approximately 26.28 hectares.
 Approximately 18.94 hectares planted to Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo
and Grenache.
 Trademarks, established brand and inventory.
 Improvements include a log-cabin style residence, shedding, and formed internal
roadways.
 Two water licenses irrigated via three bores and surface dam.
 Suitable zoning for wine tourism development (STCC).
 Ideally located with convenient access to Adelaide and the surrounding McLaren Vale
region, benefiting from all the lifestyle attractions of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
3.2 A program of tours available in the destination
Program Description Duration

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From Adelaide: Full-Day
Mclaren Vale Tour
Explore the best McLaren Vale has to offer,
from boutique wineries to gourmet food, in a
day on a small bus tour from Adelaide. 1 day
Victor Harbor and McLaren
Vale: 8-Hour Coach Tour
Discover the diversity of the Fleurieu Peninsula
and the scenic beauty of the McLaren Vale wine
region. Visit the seaside resort of Victor Harbor
and the old paddle steamer port of Goolwa,
where Australia's greatest river system meets
the sea. 8 hrs
Victor Harbor and McLaren
Vale Highlights
Visit South Australia’s most popular tourist
region, the Fleurieu Peninsula, and experience
the magnificent beaches, award-winning wines,
fresh local produce and some of the region’s
best loved tourist experiences. 8 hrs
d'Arenberg: The Blending
Bench & Degustation with
Wine
The Blending Bench is a hand on, interactive
experience where you play winemaker! Using
three-barrel samples of our premium Shiraz you
get to create a wine of your very own. Then
you'll dine at d'Arry's Verandah enjoying their
world-renowned degustation. 4 hrs
d'Arenberg: Dead Arm
Shiraz Masterclass &
Cheese Plate
Since its release in 1993 The Dead Arm Shiraz
has received hundreds of accolades from wine
critics and judges all over the world. This
vertical masterclass offers the opportunity to
delve into the history of this outstanding wine. 1.5 hrs

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McLaren Vale Intimate
Winery Tour from Adelaide
McLaren Vale is a tiny piece of paradise and
has two passions: food and wine. Samuels
Gorge, the last winery visit of the day highlights
the magnificent of the region, offering
breathtaking scenery and exceptional wines! 1 day
Mclaren Vale Hills Vines
and Wines Bike Tour from
Adelaide
Come along and enjoy a beautiful day of
exploring the hills and vineyards of South
Australia by bike in McLaren Vale. 1 day
d'Arenberg: The Blending
Bench Experience
Step into the winemakers' laboratory and
become 'winemaker' for a day. This interactive
experience is fascinating and fun, as you
combine distinctive flavors and textures to
create your very own unique blend that you can
take home with you! 1.5 hrs
Wirra Wirra Vineyard:
Shiraz Revolution Tour
Experience an intimate Shiraz masterclass in the
Original Cellar Door at Wirra Wirra, and a tour
of the old cellars. Enjoy a wine tasting, platters
from a local chocolatier, and ring the historic
three-quarter tonne Angelus Bell! 1 hr
Adelaide: Full-Day Vines
and Victor Harbor Eco
Adventure
Spend a day discovering the picturesque Victor
Harbor and world-renowned McLaren Vale
wine region. This fully guided, immersive tour
will take you on a journey to discover the
nature, wildlife and local produce of the
Fleurieu Peninsula. 8.5 hrs

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d'Arenberg: Varietal
Discovery and Cheese
Tasting Plate
This hosted masterclass will take you on an
educational wine journey, how to sniff, how to
spit and, most importantly, how to identify
grape varieties and their delicacies. 1.5 hrs
Table 1: Full details on program of tours available in the city
(Source: Created by Author)
3.3 A field trip destination
The field trip destination for this event will be Neill Road via Chaffeys Road which is
specifically located in the sub-region of Seaview, Nashwauk Wines & Vineyard comprises a
wonderful mix of traditional red varietals suited to the terroir and a boutique business
established in 2006, producing multi award-winning estate grown wines with major sales and
distribution networks. The destination features the following characteristics as below:
 Excellent dress circle location.
 Classic McLaren Vale varietals.
 Skilfully established wine business.
3.4 Destination accommodation options
There are multiple accommodation options for accommodation near the destination
based on the choice of participants, some of them are listed as below:
Hotel Name Type Facilities
McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments 4-star hotel Free Wi-Fi
Parking — Free
Swimming pool — Outdoor
Air conditioning
Tonsley Hotel & Cellars 3-star hotel Free Wi-Fi

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Parking — Free
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Comfort Inn Anzac Highway 3-star hotel Swimming pool — Outdoor
Fitness centre
Restaurant
Good for kids
ST Francis Winery 3-star hotel Swimming pool — Indoor
Restaurant
Good for kids
Room service
Hotel California Road @ Inkwell Wines - -
Marion Motel and Apartments 3-star hotel Swimming pool — Outdoor
Air conditioning
Good for kids
Room service
Table 2: List of accommodation options available in the destination city
(Source: Created by Author)
4. Partnerships
4.1 List of potential partnerships with organisations in the destination city
 Girl Guides SA McLaren Vale
 Kalyra McLaren Vale
 Samuel's Gorge

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 RSL McLaren Vale Sub Branch
 Angove Family Winemakers
4.2 A list of potential exhibitors
 Aldinga wineries
 McLaren Flat wineries
 McLaren Vale wineries
 Old Reynella wineries
 Willunga wineries
4.3 A list of potential sponsors
 Torresan Estate McLaren Vale
 Biga Plumbing Centre Mclaren Vale
 Angove McLaren Vale Vineyards and Cellar Door
 BDO Australia - McLaren Vale
 d'Arenberg
4.4 A list of operational task sub-contractors
 Mclaren Vale Constructions PTY Ltd.
 Southern Vales Mechanical
 BP Home & Garden Maintenance
 McLaren Vale Hot Water & Plumbing

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5. Venue
5.1 Details of all relevant features of the venue
Location – The location of the venue for this event is such that it will be easily
accessible from town and through public transport. The location has been selected so that the
participants could easily travel and reach the venue with comfort.
Technical arrangement – The venue is equipped with all basic amenities and audio-
visual technology so that the participants could be easily demonstrated on the latest
innovations for sustainable agriculture.
Availability of free space – The venue has sufficient space to accommodate the
participants or attendees of the event. There will be enough free space so that there is no
chaos or overcrowding in the venue.
Availability of rooms – The venue is well equipped with sufficient rooms for the
guests so that they can feel comfortable and no need to worry about their stay during the
event.

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5.2 A venue floor-plan with rooms
Figure 1: Venue floor plan with room designs
(Source: )
5.3 A venue floor plan with the exhibition space
Figure 2: Venue floor plan with the exhibition space
(Source: )

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5.4 Food and beverage menus
Menu Items
Breakfast Menu Fluffy pancakes with maple syrup, fresh
berries served with whipped cream
Break Time Menu Freshly brewed coffee and specialty teas
Homestyle cookies
Seasonal fresh whole fruit
Lunch Menu Cucumber seaweed salad
Stir fried Asian vegetables
Minced pork chilli basil rice
Assorted chilled fruit juices
Dinner Menus Roma tomato, bocconcini cheese and basil
Mixed green salad
Braised lamb and bean ragout
Seasonal buttered vegetables
Fresh seasonal sliced fruit platters
Table 3: List of Food and Beverages Menu
(Source: Created by Author)
6. Transport
6.1 Details of transport arrangements and options
 Pickup from Station or Airport – By Bus
 Transport from venue to another site – By Car/Bus
Further details on the transport arrangement for all activities is presented in the below
section 6.2.

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6.2 A transport plan for all event activities
Activity Transport Mode Duration
Access to the city By Bus to the event venue 4 hrs
Pre-Conference Activities
Intensive short courses By Car to the venue 2 hrs
Field trip By Cars to the Field trip destination 2 hrs
Mini Course By Bus to the event venue 1.5 hrs
Social activities -
General Conference
Day 1
Trade show and poster display By Cars to another site 2 hrs
Day 2
General conference sessions -
Day 3
Welcome and opening keynote
address By Cars to another site 1.5 hrs
Break -
General conference sessions -
Lunch Break By Cars to offsite venue 15 mins
General conference sessions -
Break -
Networking sessions By Cars to another venue 1 hr
Day 4
Trade show and poster display By Bus to other venue 2 hrs
Day 5
General conference sessions By Bus to other venue 1 hr
Day 6
General conference sessions By Bus to other venue 1.5 hrs
Plenary -
Lunch Break -
General conference sessions -
Information exchange By Cars to other venue 30 mins
Closing social activities Return to site 2 hrs
Table 4: Transport plan for all activities
(Source: Created by Author)

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7. Program
7.1 A conference theme and a logo
Figure 3: Logo for the conference
(Source: Created by Author)
The theme for the conference is to ensure 30 years of sustainable agriculture for the
future generation. Sustainability in agriculture has an important role to play as farms are vital
for survival of our next generation. The conference will help the participants to better
understand the importance of Sustainable agriculture and spread the awareness on latest
innovation for sustainability.
7.2 Full conference program detail and schedule
The full program details and schedule for the conference is presented as below:
WBS Activity Duration Start Finish
1 Pre-Conference Activities 3.75 days Thu 2/05/19 Tue 7/05/19
1.1 Intensive short courses 2 days Thu 2/05/19 Fri 3/05/19
1.2 Field trip 1 day Mon 6/05/19 Mon 6/05/19
1.3 Mini Course 4 hrs Tue 7/05/19 Tue 7/05/19
1.4 Social activities 2 hrs Tue 7/05/19 Tue 7/05/19
2 General Conference 7.28 days Tue 7/05/19 Fri 17/05/19
2.1 Day 1 1 day Tue 7/05/19 Wed 8/05/19
2.1.1 Trade show and poster display 1 day Tue 7/05/19 Wed 8/05/19
2.2 Day 2 1 day Wed 8/05/19 Thu 9/05/19
2.2.1 General conference sessions 1 day Wed 8/05/19 Thu 9/05/19

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2.3 Day 3 1.22 days Thu 9/05/19 Fri 10/05/19
2.3.1 Welcome and opening keynote
address 1 hr Thu 9/05/19 Thu 9/05/19
2.3.2 Break 15 mins Thu 9/05/19 Thu 9/05/19
2.3.3 General conference sessions 2 hrs Thu 9/05/19 Fri 10/05/19
2.3.4 Lunch Break 1 hr Fri 10/05/19 Fri 10/05/19
2.3.5 General conference sessions 2 hrs Fri 10/05/19 Fri 10/05/19
2.3.6 Break 1.5 hrs Fri 10/05/19 Fri 10/05/19
2.3.7 Networking sessions 2 hrs Fri 10/05/19 Fri 10/05/19
2.4 Day 4 1.5 days Fri 10/05/19 Tue 14/05/19
2.4.1 Trade show and poster display 1.5 days Fri 10/05/19 Tue 14/05/19
2.5 Day 5 1 day Tue 14/05/19 Wed 15/05/19
2.5.1 General conference sessions 1 day Tue 14/05/19 Wed 15/05/19
2.6 Day 6 1.56 days Wed 15/05/19 Fri 17/05/19
2.6.1 General conference sessions 2 hrs Wed 15/05/19 Wed 15/05/19
2.6.2 Plenary 2 hrs Wed 15/05/19 Wed 15/05/19
2.6.3 Lunch Break 1.5 hrs Wed 15/05/19 Thu 16/05/19
2.6.4 General conference sessions 2 hrs Thu 16/05/19 Thu 16/05/19
2.6.5 Information exchange 3 hrs Thu 16/05/19 Thu 16/05/19
2.6.6 Closing social activities 2 hrs Thu 16/05/19 Fri 17/05/19
Table 5: Full conference program detail and schedule
(Source: Created by Author)
The conference will be held for 11 days assuming that it starts on Friday, 01 February
2019 and the time that will be allocated for each activity has been demonstrated in the
schedule. The detailed program schedule comprises of the programs, field trips and general
sessions along with social activities so that the participants could stay engaged throughout the
conference.
8. Marketing
8.1 Marketing Plan
Activity Name Duration Start Finish
Marketing Plan 41 days Tue 29/01/19 Tue 26/03/19
Identification of key goals for marketing event 4 days Tue 29/01/19 Fri 1/02/19
Identification of the key target audiences 3 days Mon 4/02/19 Wed 6/02/19
Key Messages and Brand 4 days Thu 7/02/19 Tue 12/02/19
Marketing Support and Partnerships 5 days Wed 13/02/19 Tue 19/02/19

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Key Stakeholder - Communication Plan 3 days Wed 20/02/19 Fri 22/02/19
Determining the required marketing activities 4 days Mon 25/02/19 Thu 28/02/19
Launches, announcements, public relations 5 days Mon 25/02/19 Fri 1/03/19
Website and Digital Media 3 days Mon 4/03/19 Wed 6/03/19
Social Media Plan 4 days Thu 7/03/19 Tue 12/03/19
Email Marketing 3 days Wed 13/03/19 Fri 15/03/19
Printed Collateral 4 days Mon 18/03/19 Thu 21/03/19
Advertising Plan 3 days Fri 22/03/19 Tue 26/03/19
Table 6: Marketing plan for the event
(Source: Created by Author)
8.2 Details of event merchandise
The promotional products that will be merchandized in this event are listed as below:
 Caps and T-shirts – The items will be printed with logo of the event so that
other people could become aware of such events and there will be increase in
participants in next conference sessions.
 Badges – The participants will be provided with badges so that other people
could get interested and attend the event in next years.
 Souvenir Memento – It will be gifted to the participants for attending the
event.

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8.3 Sponsorship and exhibitor’s prospectus
Figure 4: Sponsorship and exhibitor’s prospectus
(Source: Created by Author)
9. Administration
9.1 A line budget (both income and expenditure)
The expenditure plan for the entire event starting from planning to completion is
presented as below:
Activity Name Cost Activity Name Cost Total

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Expenditure
Conference
program schedule $315,461.25 Schedule for planning
the event $39,440.00 $354,901.25
Pre-Conference
Activities $87,010.00 Initiation $7,920.00 $94,930.00
Intensive short
courses $40,510.00 Developing the
business case $1,600.00 $42,110.00
Field trip $12,980.00 Assigning project
manager $2,000.00 $14,980.00
Mini Course $11,490.00 Developing project
charter $4,320.00 $15,810.00
Social activities $22,030.00 Planning $10,680.00 $32,710.00
General
Conference $228,451.25 Performing
primary planning $6,200.00 $234,651.25
Day 1 $12,980.00
Development of
Work Breakdown
Structure
$960.00
$13,940.00
Trade show
and poster display $12,980.00 Development of
schedule for the event $1,280.00 $14,260.00
Day 2 $15,480.00 Development of
resource plan $1,800.00 $17,280.00
General
conference sessions $15,480.00 Development of
budget plan $2,160.00 $17,640.00
Day 3 $58,226.25
Performing
supplementary
planning
$4,480.00
$62,706.25
Welcome and
opening keynote
address
$12,560.00 Development of
risk management plan $2,560.00
$15,120.00
Break $31.25
Planning for
change management
and control
$1,920.00
$1,951.25
General
conference sessions $210.00 Execution and
Control $19,400.00 $19,610.00
Lunch Break $32,625.00
Preparing
communications
management plan
$2,400.00
$35,025.00
General
conference sessions $180.00
Preparing
procurement
management plan
$1,680.00
$1,860.00
Break $120.00 Tracking and
managing tasks $1,280.00 $1,400.00
Networking
sessions $12,500.00 Execution of project
tasks $12,760.00 $25,260.00

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Day 4 $47,750.00 Managing the
changes $1,280.00 $49,030.00
Trade show
and poster display $47,750.00 Closure $1,440.00 $49,190.00
Day 5 $27,250.00 Documenting close-
out $520.00 $27,770.00
General
conference sessions $27,250.00 Review of project $920.00 $28,170.00
Day 6 $66,765.00 $66,765.00
General
conference sessions $36,060.00 $36,060.00
Plenary $210.00 $210.00
Lunch Break $20,120.00 $20,120.00
General
conference sessions $250.00 $250.00
Information
exchange $9,875.00 $9,875.00
Closing social
activities $250.00 $250.00
Table 7: Total Expenditure for the conference
(Source: Created by Author)
The income that will be generated from this event are listed as below:
Activity Income
Ticket Sales $ 25,250.00
Participation fee $ 15,500.00
Donations $ 150,000.00
Funds and Sponsorships $ 250,000.00
Travelling remuneration $ 20,325.00
Social activities $ 12,525.00
Total $ 473,600.00
Table 8: Total Expenditure for the conference
(Source: Created by Author)
From the above table, it is evident that the total income that will be generated from
the event is $ 473,600.00.

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9.2 Overall schedule for the planning of the event
WBS Activity Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
1 Initiation 15 days Mon
28/01/19 Fri 15/02/19
1.1 Developing the business
case 4 days Mon
28/01/19
Thu
31/01/19
1.2 Assigning project manager 5 days Fri 1/02/19 Thu 7/02/19 2
1.3 Developing project charter 6 days Fri 8/02/19 Fri 15/02/19 3
2 Planning 20 days Mon
18/02/19 Fri 15/03/19
2.1 Performing primary
planning 13 days Mon
18/02/19 Wed 6/03/19
2.1.1 Development of Work
Breakdown Structure 3 days Mon
18/02/19
Wed
20/02/19 4
2.1.2 Development of schedule
for the event 4 days Thu
21/02/19 Tue 26/02/19 7
2.1.3 Development of resource
plan 3 days Wed
27/02/19 Fri 1/03/19 8
2.1.4 Development of budget
plan 3 days Mon 4/03/19 Wed 6/03/19 9
2.2 Performing
supplementary planning 7 days Thu 7/03/19 Fri 15/03/19
2.2.1 Development of risk
management plan 4 days Thu 7/03/19 Tue 12/03/19 10
2.2.2 Planning for change
management and control 3 days Wed
13/03/19 Fri 15/03/19 12
3 Execution and Control 24 days Mon
18/03/19
Thu
18/04/19
3.1 Preparing communications
management plan 4 days Mon
18/03/19
Thu
21/03/19 13
3.2 Preparing procurement
management plan 3 days Fri 22/03/19 Tue 26/03/19 15
3.3 Tracking and managing
tasks 4 days Wed
27/03/19 Mon 1/04/19 16
3.4 Execution of project tasks 11 days Tue 2/04/19 Tue 16/04/19 17
3.5 Managing the changes 2 days Wed
17/04/19
Thu
18/04/19 18
4 Closure 2 days Fri 19/04/19 Mon
22/04/19
4.1 Documenting close-out 1 day Fri 19/04/19 Fri 19/04/19 19
4.2 Review of project 1 day Mon
22/04/19
Mon
22/04/19 21
Table 9: Overall schedule for the planning of the event
(Source: Created by Author)

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Figure 5: Gantt chart for planning of the event
(Source: Created by Author)
9.3 Schedule and HR breakdown
WBS Activity Name Duration Resource Names
0 Schedule for planning the event 61 days
1 Initiation 15 days
1.1 Developing the business case 4 days Business Analyst
1.2 Assigning project manager 5 days Business Analyst
1.3 Developing project charter 6 days Business Analyst, Project
Manager
2 Planning 20 days
2.1 Performing primary planning 13 days
2.1.1 Development of Work 3 days Project Manager

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Breakdown Structure
2.1.2 Development of schedule for
the event 4 days Project Manager
2.1.3 Development of resource plan 3 days HR Manager, Project Manager
2.1.4 Development of budget plan 3 days Business Analyst, Project
Manager
2.2 Performing supplementary
planning 7 days
2.2.1 Development of risk
management plan 4 days Project Manager, Risk
Manager
2.2.2 Planning for change
management and control 3 days Project Manager, Risk
Manager
3 Execution and Control 24 days
3.1 Preparing communications
management plan 4 days HR Manager, Project Manager
3.2 Preparing procurement
management plan 3 days Procurement Manager, Project
Manager
3.3 Tracking and managing tasks 4 days Project Manager
3.4 Execution of project tasks 11 days
Business Analyst, HR
Manager, Project Manager,
Volunteers
3.5 Managing the changes 2 days Project Manager, Risk
Manager
4 Closure 2 days
4.1 Documenting close-out 1 day Project Manager, Technical
Writer
4.2 Review of project 1 day Project Manager, Technical
Writer, Business Analyst
Table 10: Schedule and Resource Breakdown for the planning of the event
(Source: Created by Author)
10. Conclusion
The success of the event can be ensured by following the developed plan and the
arrangement of the required essentials being identified in this proposal. The procurement of
required materials and arrangement of the required essentials on time and budget will ensure
success of the project. The participants should feel comfortable during their stay during the
conference event and utmost priority have to be given to their desired requirements. The
event will be a great success if the participants believe that they have learnt something from

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the conference sessions. The completion of the event will help to raise awareness about the
role of technology in Sustainable agriculture and provide support to farmers so that they can
easily implement those techniques.

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