What’s happening? 

This year’s conference mixes a diverse range of inspiring and entertaining speakers with pub chat style small group sessions and fantastic social occasions. The conference expo will feature a wide variety of industry suppliers showcasing their latest products, services and innovations. The gala dinner and awards evening is always a highlight, and this year has a new twist.  

A full timed programme can be viewed below.

Thursday 6 June 

Evening – Welcome drinks from 5.00 pm. This is a chance for everyone to catch up for the first time in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be drinks, nibbles and space to explore the expo and get excited for the next two days. 

Friday 7 June 

Day – Be inspired and learn. Today is filled with conference sessions that mix presentations from a range of speakers and less formal bar-room chat sessions.  

With a diverse range of presentations, you’ll be able to find something to engage, educate and inspire. Friday also includes:  

• Bar room chats

• The conference expo 

• Beginner’s session – since fronting up at a conference for the first time can be daunting, there’s a beginner’s session where first-timers can come together early on and get the lay of the land.  

Evening – It’s time to talk, celebrate and indulge. After a day of inspiring presentations, there will be plenty to talk about. Pre-dinner drinks are a chance to grab a drink and chat with old friends and new connections. Once everyone has arrived and caught up, it’s time for the annual awards presentation celebrating the industry's best. The evening concludes with a walk and fork gala dinner in the expo area - a dinner with a difference with catering stations located around the trade show. When the band starts up, anywhere can be a dance floor for an unforgettable end to the evening. 

Saturday 8 June 

Day – Although the presentations and workshops continue today, Saturday focuses on the trade show. Conference attendees can buy day passes for their staff or valued customers that allow them to explore the expo. The day will end with your final chance to connect and say farewell to new and old friends with drinks and nibbles. 

The conference concludes Saturday at 5.30pm, and you’ve got a chance to explore the Viaduct Harbour with mates or head back home to your business, fired up with new ideas and inspiration to sail into the future.