Like most people, particularly those in the events industry, I will be pleased to see the end of 2020.  With a vaccination on the way and Australia's Covid-19 numbers remaining relatively low, I am hoping that 2021 will bring back more in-person events.

Unlike previous years, my 2021 is still looking very quiet.
I am currently only assisting the following clients (in a PCO capacity) with their events:

• EPIA in February
• Sports Hydrant in February
• MECCA Concepts in March
• Interpoint Events in May
• API in May

but thereafter I'm free.  How can I be assisting your organisation?

• Do you need help onsite or with your virtual event?
• Do you need a PCO to take over a component of your event to free you up for other tasks? - speaker, delegate, sponsor or exhibitor management perhaps?
• Do you need some event floorplans drawn up by an event organiser who has experience?
• Do you need a PCO to totally manage your event where in-person, virtual or hybrid?

Please get in touch, I'm happy to assist. - ph: 0422 419 343

Great to be part of the PCOA20 Conference.  First session of Day 2 was a great discussion about the future of event. Hybrid is likely to be here to stay, but in-person events need to be more about the 'experience' and not just the 'speaker content' so that people 'come back' to the room.
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It was so great to be 'back out there' assisting with two large in-person Awards nights. I lent a hand to Momentum Media who were running their inaugural "Australian Space Industry Awards" in Sydney then backed that up with a multi-venued/live streamed event for the "Australian Defence Industry Awards" in Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane.  Well done to the Momentum Media events teams for the great effort juggling so many moving parts.  Both were great nights.

So great to run my first 'in-person' event since March.  The Energy Policy Institute of Australia's Forum on 'The Australian Technology investment roadmap - where will it lead?' was a huge success with so much discussion that could have gone on for another hour.  The EPIA plan on holding a follow up event in February 2021, so check back later for details. 

The Australian Technology investment roadmap - where will it lead?EPIA brings together a focussed panel discussion with prominent industry leaders chaired and led by Grant King, a member of the Government's Technology Investment Advisory Council.

Join with the EPIA for this in-person event in Sydney where you'll be encouraged to participate by asking questions of the panel. This is not 'another webinar'; meet with your industry colleagues in a Covid-safe setting to discuss the topical conclusions from the LET roadmap.  You'll receive enormous value from attending this event in view of the importance of technology and innovation to the Australian economy. Refreshments will be served.

​What:    EPIA Forum – The Australian Technology investment roadmap - where will it lead?
Date:      Wednesday 4 November 2020
Time:     2.30pm - 5.30pm AEST 
Venue:   Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, 93 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Cost:      $300 (Forum includes drinks & canapes)
Registation:    Click here to register.  Seats are limited to 48 delegates. 
Brochure:   Click here to download a brochure
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We are very excited to release the program for next year's in-person PowerChem 2021 Conference to be held in Sydney on 9 - 12 May.  The program is made up of industry experts both nationally and internationally, as well as new, up and coming Power Station Chemists.  To view the program, please visit the conference website by clicking here.

Sponsorship and exhibition packages are still available.  Please contact me for details, or visit the website.

Now is a good time to start planning for your events in 2021.  Whether they are 'in person' or virtual, I can help you get things moving. As an experience conference organiser (PCO) I can help plan your logistics for your 2021 event. Can I assist with your registrations, websites, speaker management, sponsorship/exhibition coordination, venue finding, AV negotiation?  Please get in touch to talk about how I can help you with your 2021 events.. click here
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We are pleased with the great response to the API PowerChem 2021 "Call for Papers".  We anticipate releasing the API PowerChem 2021 conference program at the end of September.  The event is still being planned as an 'in-person' event, but there will be several international speakers 'zooming in' to present and share their knowledge.  Please get in touch to receive the program as soon as it becomes available.
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EPIA Webinar: Thursday 11 June 2020 4-5pmA Low-Emissions Technology Roadmap for Australia: 
A Panel Discussion on the Government's Discussion Paper.

​What:    EPIA Webinar – Discussion on Australia’s Low-Emissions Technology Roadmap
Day:      Thursday 11 June 2020
Time:     4.00-5.00pm AEST
Cost:      Free
Registation:     Click here to register or copy and paste the following into your browser: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L2yHuq8nRe-b3XrcWG-6_g  You will then receive an email with the log in details.
Download a flyer: click here
Download pre-event information: click here

It's a difficult time for almost everyone while the country is in lock down but there are often still many things that can be done while we are in hibernation:

• Why not use this time to sort out your procedures and systems?
• Run an online event now or start the planning for your 'in person' event for 2021?
• Clean up your databases?
• Have a project you just can't start?
• Make contact with your clients via an email marketing campaign?

Whatever your need, I'm around and available to assist.

Please get in touch - I can help.  Click here to email me or give me a call -  0422 419 343

As with most events scheduled for 2020, PowerChem is postponing until 9-12 MAY 2021.

Call for papers has been delayed, with submissions now due on 30 June 2020. Please download the Call for Papers document by clicking here.

We still have some sponsorship opportunities available. Click here for an updated prospectus.

Visit the Conference Website by clicking here.

Happy to be assisting with the recruitment of the ILF's position of Office Administrator PA/Receptionist.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is a growing not for profit charity (celebrating its 10th anniversary) that supplies and publishes books in remote Indigenous communities across Australia. This busy position requires an efficient, well-organised person with office experience.  If you like a challenge, work well with conflicting deadlines and priorities and would enjoy working for a fantastic cause, this is a great place and team to work with.
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Click here to download application information.

I am once again pleased to be assisting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation with their recruitment.

Are you an educator passionate about literacy and language? Looking for a rewarding career that allows you to travel and work with remote communities?
 
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation works to empower remote communities to lead their own literacy futures and has two unique opportunities to join our dynamic team in Sydney.
 
We work with remote communities located in the NT, WA, QLD and SA  and we are  seeking an Early Childhood or literacy specialist to manage our Book Buzz Early Literacy Program. This program supports families with children aged 0-5 years old, through a story time model of reading and sharing books, with a focus on home languages.
 
We are also looking for a Program Manager, ideally an experienced educator to manage our Program team. Focused on books and resources, our programs aim to develop literacy skills by providing access to great books, supporting families in reading and sharing books, and empowering communities to write and create their own stories, in their own languages.

Click on the position titles to download the job ads. Applications close 10 February. 
If you are interested, please get in touch or forward through to others who may be:

• Literacy Program Manager
• Early Literacy Manager

Both positions are "Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified positions"

How can I assist you and your company in 2020?  Do you have an event you want organised?  Do you need assistance with a project?  Please get in touch; I'm happy to help.

From sweeping shifts in consumer tastes, demographic movements, technological advancements and new market trends all the way through to emerging brands, disruptive digital and social media innovations and smart and intelligent packaging – the Australian liquor market is evolving at breakneck speed. The Drinks Innovation Summit explores the challenges and the many opportunities this age of change offers everyone involved in the liquor sector – suppliers, marketers, wholesalers, retailers and publicans.
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The event incorporates the Liquor Retail Summit, hosted by Retail Drinks Australia, and includes the Digital Champions Hub, where retailers can learn about the latest digital technology and get low capital entry to e-retail.

With over 40 inspiring speakers, this is an event not to be missed.
​#DrinksIS

When: 29 October 2019
Where: Hyatt Regency Sydney
More information: https://drinksinnovation.com.au

With just a month to go before the Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA), tickets are selling fast. As finalists have been announced bookings will spike; book your ticket NOW so you don't miss out.
With a new venue - The Star Event Centre - and the 70s Disco theme, the night promises to be a lot of fun for all. #ALIA2019 #awards

When: 23rd October 2019
Where: The Star Event Centre, Sydney
More Information: www.liquorawards.com.au

What a night. Biggest ever - almost 1000 guests. Definitely showtime! Congrats to all the winners at the 2019 HM Awards. Thanks to all my suppliers who contributed to such a successful event - ICC Sydney, Funktionality, SMA productions, AU Red carpet, Sealy, Foxtel Business, Nespresso, Asahi, Perrier, Drinks Cabinet, LP Commercial Photography, Butchers Daughter, HF Wedding & Hire Cars, Lion, Calabria, Botanica and all my wonderful volunteers from the Blue Mountains Hotel School. Along with 48 Awards, we raised over $40,000 for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. Well done! For a full list of winners: www.hmawards.com.au

ACAA is delighted to launch Access 2019 - 14 to 16 August at Luna Park, Sydney. The conference for access consultants and all people working to establish inclusive communities. Access 2019 will provide a forum to share and learn about the many aspect and elements that enable inclusive communities.
The conference will provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences on a range of topics that bridge the gap – from Access to Inclusion:

• Verifying performance-based design in a DDA context
• The role of the NDIS in building Inclusive Communities and through Specialist Disability Accommodation.
• Liveable – Adaptable – Accessible Visitable Housing – What’s the difference and where to from here?
• Using Technology that enables Inclusive Access
• The journey to inclusive access, research and standards development
• Inclusive Access – Plan Design Build neighbourhoods, public transportation and communication systems.
• Inclusive egress and fire safety measures.
• Inclusive live, educate, work, play leisure and tourism
• NDIS planning – capacity building – assistive technology
• Moving beyond the minimums in the pursuit of inclusion

The conference will also incorporate an exhibition of products and services that support and bring it all together to create inclusive environments.

Visit the website to REGISTER NOW

A flood of last-minute nominations across nearly 50 categories has led organisers of the 2019 HM Awards to extend the deadline for entries by a little over a week.
Nominations will now close at 5 pm on Friday 05 July 2019.
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CLICK HERE to create an account and submit your nominations.

I have just taken the pledge against Ageism.  Why don't you.. click here

With earlybird rates finishing at the end of the month, register now.