Associations Forum National Conference 2009

29-30 July 2009

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Major Sponsor

Passport Scheme Prize Winners
David Oliver – Digital photo frame - caresuper
Philippa Kelly – Bed and Breakfast voucher, Novotel Forest Resort Creswick - Accor
Alan Marshal – 2 bottles of South Australian Wine in a leather wine carrier
Rob Wyatt – Itunes voucher - ASI
Helen Cameron – Itunes voucher- ASI
Megan Jenner – Itunes voucher- ASI
Jackie Dean – Itunes voucher- ASI
Jacky Cook – Itunes voucher- ASI
Keith Benson – Itunes voucher- ASI
Leslie Dhaniram – Itunes voucher- ASI
Dorothy McDiarmid – Itunes voucher- ASI
Tasmin Cull – Itunes voucher- ASI
Mike O’Shea – Itunes voucher- ASI
Michelle Turner – Complimentay attendance to one of ACI’s Compliance and Risk 101 Events – Australasian Compliance Institute
Gerry Warner - Bottle of wine – conference action
Melissa Conley Tyler – Dockside group restaurant voucher to the value of $100 - Dockside
Terina Grace – Ipod Shuffle valued at $65 – Guild Group
Carol Rothschild – Dinner for two at the deck restaurant, Sydney (MON-FRI Sep-dec 09, not valid during school holidays) – Luna Park
Belinda Hanson – Bottle of Wine – mecu
Stephanie Blower – Bottle of Wine – Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Anne Wilson – Two nights at Hilton South Warf, two tickets to see Jersey boys – Melbourne convention and Visitors bureau
Robyn Hanson  - Small framed Aboriginal artwork from central Australia – Northern Territory Convention Bureau
Caroline Huze – Bottle of Vass Felix wine – Perth Convention Bureau/ Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre/ Burswood Entertainment Complex
Veronica Bondarew – Half day boardroom Hire at SCEC – Sydney convention and Exhibition Centre
Branka Trajkovski – Flights for two people to Hobart and two nights accommodation at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart – Tasmanian Convention Bureau
Jo Gaines – 1 bottle of moet – The Sebel Albert Park
Kelly Riley - 2 bottles of Yarra Valley Wine – The Sebel Albert Park

UPDATE : CHANGE OF SESSION TIME

Session 8A: Leveraging Partnerships to Achieve Strategic Outcomes has been moved from Day 2 at 1.30pm to Day 1 at 3.30pm.

***BROCHURE & FULL PROGRAM AVAILABLE NOW***

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

GROUP BOOKINGS OFFER
Register 2 delegates to attend the conference and register the 3rd delegate for free. (Applies to NFPs only).

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Register for the conference before Friday 19 June 2009 to take advantage of the Early Bird rate.

Registration Fees before 19 June 2009
Member $660
Non Member $990
Non Member Supplier $1320

 Program Highlights

Keynote Speaker: John Graham, Chief Executive Officer & President, American Society of Association Executives
Generously Sponsored by the Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau

Associations Advancing America: Directions for Not-for-profit organisations

• Scale and impact of not-for-profit organisations in USA
• Impact of the global financial crisis on associations and charities
• Governance of not-for-profits in USA
• Trends in association management

Seeing Through the Turbulence of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis and its Implications for Australian Business and Households
Jeff Oughton, Former Head of Australian Economics & Industry Intelligence, National Australia Bank 

Leadership and Governance in 21st Century: Strategies for Building and Maintaining Management Competence
Associate Professor John Rasa, Director, Australian Centre for Leadership Development
Chaired by Kerry Hayes, Business Development Manager, Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau

Trends in Association Management in Asia and Canada
Robin Lokerman, President Asia Pacific, CEO Institutional Division, MCI, Singapore & Jim Pealow, Managing Partner, Association Management Consulting and Evaluation Services,Canada

Plus the following speakers (sorted by organisation)

Jeff Oughton, Economic & Financial Expert, Beyond Economics & Former Head of Australian Economics & Industry Intelligence, National Australia Bank
Andrew Harper, Relationship Manager, Standards Australia
Jay McCormack, Solution Architect, Advanced Solutions International
Marisa Petersen, Chief Executive Officer, ARCS Australia
Alan Sarkissian, Executive Director, Publishers Australia and Principal, Associate Marketing
Martin Tolar, Chief Executive Officer, Australasian Compliance Institute
Jay Gleeson, Communications Manager, Australasian Fire & Emergency Service Authorities Council
Paul Geyer, State Manager, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Melissa Conley Tyler, National Executive Director, Australian Institute of International Affairs
Margaret Goody, Director of Development, Australian Lung Foundation
Jason Eisner, Principal, BrandQuest
Graeme Gladman, Director, BrandQuest
Robyn Johnson, Managing Director, Conexion Event Management
Lindsay McMillan, Chief Executive Officer, Converge International
Michael Hartmann, Chief Executive Officer, CRC Association
Rupert Grayston, Deputy Chief Executive, Engineers Australia
Carole-Anne Priest, 2007 Telstra New South Wales Business Woman of the Year & Consultant, Family Day Care Australia (FDCA)
Gida Irving, Business & Operations Manager, Family Day Care Australia (FDCA)
Robert Barnes, General Manager – Operations, Fitness Australia
Lauretta Stace, Chief Executive Officer, Fitness Australia
Chris McMillan, Chief Executive Officer, Fundraising Institute Australia
Lesley Ray, Chairman, Fundraising Institute Australia
Elizabeth Lucas, Principal, Grant Thornton Australia
Bruce Bailey, Managing Director, Guild Accountants
Kingsley Bibby, Chief Investment Officer, Guild Capital Asset Management
Tony Gooch, Partner, Holman Webb Lawyers
Jackie Zelinsky, General Manager, Institute of Strata Title Management
Steve Bowman, Managing Director, LifeMastery
Vera Visevic, Partner, Makinson & d’Apice Lawyers
Nigel Harris, Executive Director, Mater Foundation
Nerida Nettelbeck, Managing Director, Matrix on Board
Murray Baird, Principal, Moores Legal
Sally Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer, National Employment Services Association (NESA)
David Thompson, Chair, National Roundtable of Nonprofit Organisations
Keith Roberts, Consultant, NFP Analysts
Nicola Archer, Managing Director, Nicola Archer Communications
John Hart, Chief Executive Officer, Restaurant & Catering Australia
Jan Owen, Executive Director, Social Ventures Australia
Tony Fanfulla, General Manager, Transform Business Systems

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Benefits of attending

*Plenty of practical tips to take back to your own NFP organisation
*Network with a wide range of NFPs from across Australia
*Learn about the latest services and products available to the NFP sector
*Discover the brand new Melbourne Convention Centre

Feedback from 2008 Delegates

As always a vital part of my performance development and support
Executive Officer, Australian Institute of Radiography

A diverse range of presentations that provided an overload of information but absolutely essential for non-profit associations. This was probably the best feature in that the context was well-targeted to suit a variety of presentations. Anyone who goes away from this conference without any new ideas has come for the wrong reason
Executive Officer, Australian School Library Associations

1st Conference – Great – has given me some strategies and options to trial and develop. Great depth in experience
Board Member, Australian Lactation Consultants Association

Well run. Kept to time. Room chairs spoke well question time allowed was sufficient for every person who wished to ask a question had the opportunity to do so. Food plentiful and tasty and great variety. The AF team friendly, bright and helpful. Well done to you all for a terrific conference.
Executive Officer, Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia (GENCA)

Again very useful to hear a variety of views on Association Management issues and opportunities.
CEO, ARCS Australia

Great line-up. Panellists were well matched with presenters, on the whole, and this format of 1.5hours per sessions with discussion is very effective.
Deputy Chief Executive, Engineers Australia

Expected Delegates:
• 300-350 delegates are expected to attend from a cross section of associations, charities, institutes, clubs, and societies.
• Representatives of these organisations are likely to be mainly Senior Management, with some Board Directors in attendance as well.

To Register: Click here or email LUCY at admin@associations.net.au or call 02 9904 8200

Exhibition

Exhibitors confirmed so far include:

• arinex pty limited
• Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Associate Marketing
• IML
• NAQ Technology
• Accor
• ASI
• Dockside Group
• Guild Group
• Makinson & d'Apice Lawyers
• smartevent
• Hays
• Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
• Australasian Compliance Institute
• Conference Action
• Coresoft
• mecu
• Luna Park Sydney

Please contact Veronica if you are interested in exhibiting (veronica@associations.net.au).

For general conference enquiries please call 02 9904 8200 or email admin@associations.net.au