Down to Earth - Connection, Conversation & Collaboration with Earth

We’re creating a non-traditional gathering set outdoors in the New England high country — bringing together landowners, the agrifood supply chain, and technology providers to spark meaningful conversation, connection, and collaboration.

This is not your standard conference. Instead of panel sessions, expect:
🌱 Tree planting
🧪 Soil sampling
🎤 Tech Talks & Demos (Agri-Tech)
🥾 Hiking and biodiversity walks
☕ Good coffee and great company
🔥 Campfire cookouts and star-gazing

We’ll scheme, share, and learn — all while immersed in the landscapes we’re working to protect.

View our website for more details and updated agenda of activities - getfarmlab.com/downtoearth 

Event Location

Bus Transport from town will be provided. As parking is limited.
UNE Kirby Smart Farm
University of New England
Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia

🚌 Getting There
As parking on site is limited, all registered attendees will be picked up from a designated central location in Armidale, which will be confirmed via email after registration. Free transport to and from the event site is provided each day as part of your ticket.

Our Mission

The Megatonne Challenge
How can we — collectively — initiate and accelerate projects that will draw down one million tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere?
We’re talking carbon pulled down to earth — and stored in soil, roots, and the trees we plant.

Principles

We share inspiration with SatCamp, and bring these values to life:

• Focus on the big issues and real-world solutions

• Gather outdoors — close to country, land, and community

• Dismantle hierarchies — everyone has a voice

Themes

💡 Innovation & Disruption
How do we harness emerging tools — from agri-tech to generative AI — in a time of rapid transformation?

🌡️ Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
How do we rise to the challenge of a climate crisis already reshaping our regions?

🤝 Social Cohesion & Community Action
How do we foster trust, build collaborations, and ensure the benefits of change are equitably shared?

Activities

• 🌳 Environmental Tree Planting

• 🌿 Gara Gorge Walk & Biodiversity Assessment

• 🧪 Hands-on Soil Science & Sampling

• 🔥 Campfire Cookout + Singalong

• 🔭 Star-Gazing & Astronomy Tour

• ☕ Coffee, Brewpubs, and Community Meal