Michael Schaper is currently the Deputy Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will be presenting at #AFNC12

Amanda Tattersall is the instigator and Coalition Director of the Sydney Alliance will be a keynote speaker at #AFNC12

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We are delighted to announce the 2011 National Conference dinner speaker will be Mao’s Last Dancer  – Li Cunxin.  This year’s conference dinner will be held Wednesday 27 July at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Li Cunxin is a remarkable man borne of a remarkable story. From humble beginnings  to the height of the global dance world, Li’s story is one of determination, passion, integrity and success.

Growing up in rural China, Li was selected  to attend the Beijing Dance Academy.  After years of gruelling training he became one of the country’s most celebrated dancers.  Li was chosen to be one of China’s first cultural ambassadors to the United States. While dancing at the Houston Ballet he defected, prompting a standoff at the Chinese Consulate, where he was detained.

Li documented his extraordinary story in his memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer, which became an international bestseller and adapted into the critically acclaimed movie of the same name.

Li now resides in Melbourne and has made a successful career transition from dance to finance, where he became a senior manager at a leading stockbroking firm.

All delegates flying into Brisbane can save on their trip from the airport to the CBD by catching the Air Train.

Print off the letter below to take advantage of the special price of $15.00 return. The normal price is $28.00, and will be charged to anyone that does not present this letter entitling them to the discount. The discount is applicable for the delegate only.  Exchange this letter for your special return fare from Brisbane Airport into Brisbane City at the Airtrain station located outside the Domestic Terminal, or on the 3rd floor adjacent to the International Terminal.

Delegate Air Train Discount Letter

Airtrain is the fastest, cheapest and most reliable way to travel from Brisbane Airport to the centre of Brisbane and return.  Save on a taxi fare, whilst reducing your carbon footprint.  Airtrain services run every 15 minutes in peak hours, and every 30 minutes outside of these hours – the express, air-conditioned journey takes only 20 minutes.

The airport stations are located directly outside the Domestic and International terminals and connect with 5 Brisbane CBD stations covering the majority of downtown Brisbane.

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**Register before June 24 to save 10% on your attendance fee

We have partnered with the OzAccom Group to provide Conference delegates an all-in-one online accommodation and travel booking service.

Please follow this link to view and book your accommodation and airfares:

http://conferences.ozaccom.com.au/2011/afc11/index.html

For any enquries with your accommodation and travel, please refer them directly to OzAccom.

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Workshop 1:

The Business Model Innovation Lab:  Using Scenario Thinking and Game Mechanics to create stakeholder value
Friday 29 July, 2011
9.00am – 1.00pm
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

The Business Model Innovation Lab will create an interactive experience in which participants will use a combination of scenario thinking, game mechanics and visual tools to develop novel business model concepts for their organisations.  The Business Model Innovation Lab will help association leaders question their assumptions, imagine new possibilities and prepare their organizations for long-term success.

Presenter:
Jeff de Cagna, Chief Strategist & Founder, Principled Innovation (USA)
Presented by Fitness Australia

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Participants will be asked to view an online presentation to prepare for the workshop.  More details will be sent after registration.

For full session agenda and to register please visit: http://www.associations.net.au/cde.cfm?event=350355


Workshop 2:

Risk & Governance Master Class
Friday 29 July, 2011
1.00pm – 5.00pm
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Key areas covered:
- The elements of Corporate Governance for NFP’s
- Governing Body (Board) – considerations
- Strategic Risk – clarify goals and key strategies
- Operational Risk – prioritise resources
- Compliance Risk – risk-based approach to establishing controls
- Risk reporting
- Risk and Audit committees

Who should attend?
All those that would like to gain hands-on experience in understanding and enhancing the governance environment and implementing risk management in a NFP. This practical program will cover the elements of good corporate governance, risk assessment, risk mitigation, audit & risk committees and related reporting.

Presenters:
Ron Switzer, Consultant, NFP Analysts, BCom, FCPA, CA, GAICD
Bryan Whitefield, Director, RM Partners, B.E. Chem, MBA, MRMIA, CPRM

For full workshop details and to register please visit: http://www.associations.net.au/cde.cfm?event=350517

Workshop Fees:

Member  – $345
Non Member – $425

We are proud to announce Phil O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer, BusinessNZ as a session speaker at the upcoming National Conference.

Hear from the head of New Zealand’s premier business advocacy organisation speak on Thursday 28 July.  Phil will present on ‘Leadership and the Member Organisation’.

Phil O’Reilly is CEO of BusinessNZ, New Zealand’s largest business advocacy group, representing thousands of businesses of all sizes.The group’s goal is New Zealand’s prosperity through successful business.  Phil works with government and other key decision makers on issues of concern to business and the economy.

New Zealand Listener magazine voted Phil 3rd on the Power and Influence List of 2009, Business and Economy; describing him as “one of the most effective lobbyists we have seen in a long time.”

Internationally, Phil represents New Zealand employers at the International Labour Organisation, contributes to the governing body of the ILO, and is Vice Chair of the Business & Industry Advisory Committee and the Employment, Labour & Social Affairs Committee of the OECD.