ACE 2022 PROGRAM Join us at ACE 2022 for a fresh, innovative and engaging program which aims to encourage discussion and debate and facilitate in-depth conversations with experts and peers! We share the program at a glance as we finalise our topics and speakers. |
DAY 1 - Thursday 1 December 2022 |
9:00am | Registration & Coffee |
10:00am - 11:45am | Association Masterclasses Strategy Masterclass | Freedom and Control |
Jo Brown and Louise Roper - Beaumont People |
Banu Kannu - Chief Experience Officer at Uncommon Conferences |
12:00pm | Welcome Lunch - Picnic in the Park (Yarra Park - in front of the MCG) |
2:00 - 5:00pm | ACE Experiences |
Street Art Mural Challenge Get your creative juices flowing and try your hand at spray painting a New Zealand inspired mural. | Innovation in Associations: Single Malt Experience at Starward Whisky | Smartphone Photography Walking Tour Join us on this learning adventure as we walk around the iconic streets of Melbourne. Hosted by Higher Logic |
The Association Networker: High Tea at The Windsor Hotel | Monet & Friends Immersive Exhibit and Experience Join Guild Insurance as we take you to the hugely popular exhibition centre, THE LUME, where you’ll be immersed in the works of Monet and many other French impressionists. THE LUME Melbourne’s state-of-the-art design combines sights, sounds, tastes and aromas to give visitors a unique chance to enter into the world of the artist. Have your chance to walk through the Water Lillies. | Secrets of Melbourne Walking Tour Join us for a guided walking tour through Melbourne. Learn about Melbourne’s beginnings as you explore its laneways, arcades, architecture, and street art. Discover the best of its cafĂ© culture and hidden bars. Hosted by FineHaus |
Exclusive tour of the Street Art of Melbourne – the capital of the World’s street art scene! |
5:00pm | Associations Connect - ACE Happy Hour |
8:00pm | ACE After Party hosted by Higher Logic |
DAY 2 - Friday 2 December 2022 |
8:00am | Plenary Breakfast - Women in Association Leadership We are pleased to reintroduce our Women in Association Leadership series with a sit-down breakfast to commence the day. Join us for a panel discussion inspired by the 2023 International Women's Day theme - Toward a Gender-Neutral Future – through innovation, education and access Sruthi will be joined by panel members, Aleisha Amohia, Wellington Branch Co-President for the National Council of Women New Zealand, Brendon Ward, CEO Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia. Supported by: Tourism New Zealand. |
9:30am |
Coffee & Exhibition Time
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10:00am | Focus on Governance Building your ESG Engagement Strategy Jennifer Roberston, Board Matters | Focus on Engagement What years of data is telling us about what members really want. Brenda Mainland – Survey Matters | Focus on Membership Preparing for the future state of Associations. Michelle Lelempsis - Causeis |
10:30am | Building your ESG Engagement Strategy continued... | Taking a 365 approach to your member engagement strategy Banu Kannu, Uncommon Conference | A Practical Guide to Designing the right Membership Model for your association Nicki Hauser - FineHaus |
11:00am | Morning Tea Tea and coffee is served! |
11:30am
| Focus on Governance Fully Connected - Focusing on the Governance of you. | Focus on Engagement How to start acting in a truly innovative manner next week Oliver Matthews - Joyn | Associations Case Studies |
12:00pm | Creating a strategic Board agenda to focus the Board Steven Bowman, Managing Director, Conscious Governance | Engaging the next Generation of Members Our 2022 Future leaders will take the stage in a panel discussion talking about what associations can be doing to engage the next generation of members. Facilitated by Brett Jeffery, General Manger New Zealand, AuSAE | Lightning Sessions (12.00 pm - 1.00pm) Hear from association leaders share real-life experiences of how they adapted, created and evolved. What worked, what didn't work and lesson learned along the way. |
12:30pm | Building Great Board Relationships - A President's Perspective | Take 5 - LIVE ! Hear from 5 Association leaders on their key innovations that have strengthened their association for the future. John Winter - ARITA Hosted by Paul Ramsbottom, ASI | Lighting Session speakers .... - Michelle Weston, Caravanning Queensland |
1:00pm | Lunch & Networking Lunch is served on the Exhibition Floor |
2:00pm |
Conference Confluence
In a structured, interactive session delegates will come together to build a picture of learnings from the conference and what can be implemented in their association. |
3:00pm | Closing Keynote Supported by Saxton |
4:00pm | Close of Conference |
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