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Annual Conference

Our Annual Conference is an engaging, thought-provoking three-day event offering you multiple ways to network with others in the industry.

Find a mentor, get a sneak preview of emerging technology, and hone your leadership skills. You'll have opportunities to help shape new certification requirements and to participate in continuing education. Whether you are an experienced industry professional or are new to the field, it's an event you won't want to miss!

When

7/5/2024 - 7/7/2024

Where

Cairns Convention Centre Corner Wharf & Sheridan Streets Cairns, QLD 4870 AUSTRALIA

Program

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Thursday, 26 May 2022

Description
Chairman's Breakfast Join us for a delicious breakfast and an opportunity for members to meet the Board of Directors face-to-face. Category Keynote Track Social Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 9:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Hours Day 1 Check out the vendors and sponsors in the Exhibit Hall! Category Exhibit Track Industry Time 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 9:00 AM
Effective Personnel Management A discussion of the top ten tips in effective personnel management, and how to bring these best practices into your own workplace. Bring all your unanswered questions--there will be ample time for ope Category Session Track Management Time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 9:30 AM
Economic Issues and Trends Forum Our Chief Economist brings you the very latest trends and forecasts which you can use to shape your business plan. The program will also include perspectives from other industry experts. Category Session Track Management Time 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 10:30 AM
Technology Exhibit This state of the art technology exhibit will give attendees a chance to get a sneak preview at the latest advances in hardware and software for our industry, as well as speak with partners about ways Category Exhibit Track Industry Time 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM 10:30 AM
City Tour For families and friends, the City Tour will be a wonderful guided tour of the beautiful city of Cairns. Participants will take a walking tour of the central business district and shopping areas and s Category Networking Track Social Time 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 11:00 AM
Tips for Industry Success Join us for a working lunch where we will discuss tips for improving success in the industry, along with an in-depth review of new certification requirements. Lunch will be catered by the Tamarind res Category Session Track Industry Time 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM
Myths and Reality of Management Which of these myths of management are just that -- myths? Join a top executive in an exploration of stereotypes, miscommunication, and fabrications about what it's like to be a manager. Category Session Track Management Time 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 1:30 PM
Combating Stress on the Job This session will discuss theories on causes of stress in the workplace and how to better balance professional and personal time. Category Session Track Management Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM
Plenary Session 1 The first plenary session of the conference will feature Anne Broussard as our keynote speaker. Anne is the incoming president of the association and will speak about her plans for the upcoming year a Category Keynote Track Industry Time 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 4:00 PM
Hospitality Suite Join us in the Main Bar for a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with other conference attendees in Versaton's hospitality suite. Category Networking Track Social Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 6:00 PM

Friday, 27 May 2022

Description
Exhibit Hall Hours Day 2 Check out the vendors and sponsors in the Exhibit Hall! Category Exhibit Track Industry Time 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 9:00 AM
Upcoming Legislation Report Join us for an overview of upcoming legislation that could impact our industry. Policy experts will share insights and perspectives to help us understand the importance of these issues. Category Session Track Industry Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 9:00 AM
Leadership Patterns Based on three decades of leadership consultation to business organizations as a clinical psychologist, our speaker will discuss her leadership research and experiences working with senior leaders. Category Session Track Management Time 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 10:00 AM
Tips for Industry Success, Part 2 Join us for the second session of this popular topic. This is one of our most-attended sessions every year, and is a wonderful opportunity for informal networking and finding a mentor in the industry. Category Session Track Industry Time 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 10:00 AM
Plenary Session 2 During our second plenary session we will have a panel of industry leaders and a roundtable discussion, with 30 minutes for audience questions at the end. Category Keynote Track Industry Time 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 10:30 AM
Global Alliances Luncheon A welcome session for international attendees and US attendees who are interested in improving your knowledge of international opportunities in your own market area! Category Networking Track Management Time 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM
State of the Industry This panel discussion will focus on the state of our industry and the challenges we face with the current economic conditions. Category Keynote Track Industry Time 1:20 PM - 3:00 PM 1:20 PM
Best Practices Is there a standard of Best Practices for our industry? Join our keynote speaker in an exploration of the reference documents and other resources that could be used to propose a Best Practices Standar Category Session Track Industry Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM
Gala Celebration This year's evening gala is a black-tie event in the grand ballroom. A sumptuous catered dinner featuring fresh seafood and an open bar will begin the evening, with blackjack, baccarat, and roulette! Category Networking Track Social Time 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM 7:30 PM

Saturday, 28 May 2022

Description
Exhibit Hall Hours Day 3 Check out the vendors and sponsors in the Exhibit Hall! Category Exhibit Track Industry Time 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 9:00 AM
Golf Tournament You and your guest are invited to join all conference attendees in this year's Golf Tournament held at the beautiful Half Moon Bay Golf and Country Club. Category Networking Track Social Time 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 2:00 PM