Keynote Speaker

Dr John Williams BSc Agr (Hons) PhD

Dr John Williams is Commissioner for Natural Resources Commission of New South Wales.

Dr Williams is one of Australia's most respected scientists, and has led the national debate about sustainable land management. Prior to joining the NRC in 2006, he was Chief Scientist and Chair of the Department of Natural Resources’ Science and Information Board and Adjunct Professor in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management at Charles Sturt University.

He retired from CSIRO as Chief of Land and Water in 2004. In 2005, he was awarded the prestigious Farrer Memorial Medal for achievement and excellence in agricultural science.

Dr Williams has extensive experience in providing national and international thought leadership in natural resource management, particularly in agricultural production and its environmental impact.