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Executive PA 2015 National Conference
Career development in the digital age
Industry leading expert speakers 
Mini Expo with extra multi-streamed presentations
Network with a national audience of your peers
Goals of the conference
Traditional PA roles have been replaced by dynamic, demanding, hybrid roles which may require a high degree of commercial awareness, business acumen, financial capability, project management experience and strong organisational skills.
PA’s today have a closer relationship with those they support and are seen as an integral part of the running of the business and ultimately its success.
The 4th National Executive PA Conference and Exhibition will review the strategic issues, responsibilities and development needs of executive level professional administrators and office management personnel.
Given the relationship between these staff, and the senior management that they support, the conference further seeks to review the administrative projects and issues which are typically coordinated by executive level professional assistants, on behalf of their respective department or division.
Conference Structure
- EPA 2013 is an exciting new type of business event – an integrated Conference and tailored mini Exhibition designed to optimise interaction between Delegates, Speakers and Exhibitors, maximising the learning and networking potential!
- The speaking programme comprises a series of Keynote Speakers and knowledge leaders addressing major topics of interest, followed by four multi-streamed speaking sessions by the Exhibitors, who will build on the topic themes with further specialist knowledge presentations.
- The audience can attend the sessions of greatest interest, or network informally, as preferred.
- Delegates will hear from thought leaders and subject matter experts the status, issues and challenges facing the profession, and will have the opportunity to immediately learn from solution providers the technologies, strategies and opportunities available to address these needs.
Who Will Attend?
A national audience of Professional Administrators and office management personnel from all industries will attend the event, including:
- Executive PA’s
- Personal Assistants
- Administrative Assistants
- Administrative Service Officers
- Administrative Support Supervisors
- Human Resources Assistants
- Legal Secretaries
- Marketing Assistants
- Medical Secretaries
- Office Clerks
- Office Managers
- Personal Assistants
- Receptionists
- Secretaries
Special Guest Speakers
Catherine Middleton
National President,
Australian Institute of Office Professionals
o Chair Day 1.
Naomi Hanley
Director Office Support,
Hudson
o The 21st Century Professional Administrator.
Paul Harmer
Director,
The Brand Surgeon
o Personal Branding.
Ann Sakellaris
Executive Assistant to the MD,
Sensis Pty Ltd
o A day in the life of…
Steve Smorgon
Social Media Expert,
Mercury Agency
o Unlocking the Power of Social and Professional Networks.
Nick Ellsmore
Director,
Delling Advisory
o Digital Security, Privacy & Corporate Risk Management.
Shawn Callahan
Founder and Director,
Anecdote
o Corporate Storytelling.
“Our 4th National Executive PA Conference is the perfect way to kickstart your career in 2013 through networking and learning from the best in the business!”
Marilyn Forsythe
President,
BPW Australia
o Chair Day 2.
Trevor Alex
Principal Consultant,
Australian College of Project Management
o Project Management Masterclass.
Chris Collingwood
Executive Coach,
Inspiritive Business Consulting
o Emotional Intelligence Masterclass – Leadership, Effective Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Strategies.
Ross Judd
Managing Director,
Team Focus International
o Corporate psychology – Recognising and Managing Team Dynamics.
Imogen Lamport
Founder,
Bespoke Image
o Image Doctor – Interactive Session.
Victoria Rose
Corporate Strategies Trainer,
TRAINING2LIVE
o Power Closing Keynote – Take Action!
Conference Agenda
Day 14 March 2013
9:00—9:10
Opening Remarks from the Chair. Catherine Middleton – National President, Australian Institute of Office Professionals
Main Conference Hall
9:10—9:45
The 21st Century Professional Administrator. Naomi Hanley – Director, Office Support Division, Hudson
- The ongoing evolution of the Professional Administrator
- Opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies
- Emerging skill-sets, capabilities and experiences for future career success
- Career management – defining and developing your value proposition; targeting your next role; and communicating your achievements to enable this path
Main Conference Hall
9:45—10:20
Personal Branding. Paul Harmer – Director, The Brand Surgeon
Paul Harmer, The Brand Surgeon, will explore the concept of personal branding, and what this can mean for future career success. The session will draw on high impact examples, and provide tools and strategies to help you understand and develop your own personal brand.
Main Conference Hall
10:20 – 10:40
Morning Tea
10:40—11.15
A day in the life of… Special Guest EA
Our Special Guest will discuss her exciting role, her dynamic company, her challenges and her learnings along the path to success
Main Conference Hall
11:15—11:50
Unlocking the Power of Social and Professional Networks. Steve Smorgon – Social Media Expert, Mercury Agency
- The value of networking in the traditional sense
- An overview of modern social and professional networks
- Benefits to business
- Utilising online networks for professional development and for career enhancement
Main Conference Hall
11:50—12:50
Special Knowledge Presentations by Exhibition Vendors – Session 1.
Formal concurrent 20 minute vendor presentations, along with informal audience networking and inspection of exhibits
Main Conference Hall
12:50 – 1:50
Lunch
1:50—2:25
The Digital Big Bang. Dr Ric Simes – Director, Deloitte
Digital disruption has brought Australian business to the precipice of a dramatic revolution across nearly all major industry sectors. Dr Ric Simes will discuss the magnitude of digital transformation, the 18 industry sectors facing the fastest change, and what all businesses should be doing to manage the challenge and reap the rewards of technological change.
Main Conference Hall
2.25—3.00
Digital Security, Privacy & Corporate Risk Management. Nick Ellsmore – Director, Delling Advisory
Information security and protection of digital assets has become one of the fundamental challenges facing modern business. Nick Ellsmore will present an overview of the main threats and concerns in the Australian context, and explore a range of options for Australian businesses to counteract these threats.
Main Conference Hall
3:00 – 3:20
Afternoon Tea
3:20—3:55
Corporate Storytelling. Shawn Callahan – Founder and Director, Anecdote
- What is Corporate Storytelling?
- How to use stories to influence, engage and inspire your staff
- Emerging skill-sets, capabilities and experiences for future career success
- Influencing change through the natural power of stories
Main Conference Hall
3:55—4:05
Session Close.
Closing remarks from the Chair and introduction to final Vendor Presentation session
Main Conference Hall
4:05—5:05
Special Knowledge Presentations by Exhibition Vendors – Session 2.
Formal concurrent 20 minute vendor presentations, along with informal audience networking and inspection of exhibits
Main Conference Hall
5:05
End of Session Networking Cocktails
Day 25 March 2013
9:00—9:10
Opening Remarks from the Chair. Marilyn Forsythe – President, BPW Australia
Main Conference Hall
9:10—9:45
Project Management – Introduction. Trevor Alex – Principal Consultant, Australian College of Project Management
- Core components of project management
- Common challenges in project management practice
- Technologies enabling project management success
Main Conference Hall
9:45—10:20
Project Management – Beyond the Basics. Trevor Alex – Principal Consultant, Australian College of Project Management
- Constructing an effective Project Plan
- Human elements of project management
- A career in Project Management..?
Main Conference Hall
10:20 – 10:40
Morning Tea
10:40—11.50
Emotional Intelligence Masterclass – Leadership, Effective Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Strategies. Chris Collingwood – Executive Coach, Inspiritive Business Consulting
The strength of your agreements, understandings and relationships can make the difference between success and failure. Chris will review the neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence and its practical application to leadership development, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution, presenting handy insights for strengthening your self-esteem and negotiation power, including numerous tips, traps and deadlock measures to assist you in your career journey.
Main Conference Hall
11:50—12:50
Special Knowledge Presentations by Exhibition Vendors – Session 3.
Formal concurrent 20 minute vendor presentations, along with informal audience networking and inspection of exhibits
Main Conference Hall
12:50 – 1:50
Lunch
1:50—2:25
Corporate psychology – Recognising and Managing Team Dynamics. Ross Judd – Managing Director, Team Focus International
- What are team dynamics
- How do you recognise team dynamics
- How can team dynamics be managed constructively?
Main Conference Hall
2.25—3.00
Image Doctor – Interactive Session. Imogen Lamport – Founder, Bespoke Image
An interactive session reviewing the role of visual perception in communication. Imogen will work with participants to develop strategies for conveying confidence, capability and success.
Main Conference Hall
3:00 – 3:20
Afternoon Tea
3:20—3:55
Power Closing Keynote – Take Action! Victoria Rose – Founder, TRAINING2LIVE
Victoria is a dynamic professional speaker, trainer and public seminar leader who has helped over 9,000 people throughout Australia and New Zealand deal with the enormous variety of problems and challenges facing them in the workplace, and their personal lives, every single day. Victoria will close the conference with a motivational address featuring a range of strategies and tools to take away and put to immediate use in energising your personal and professional life!
Main Conference Hall
3:55—4:05
Session Close.
Closing remarks from the Chair and introduction to final Vendor Presentation session
Main Conference Hall
4:05—5:05
Special Knowledge Presentations by Exhibition Vendors – Session 4.
Formal concurrent 20 minute vendor presentations, along with informal audience networking and inspection of exhibits
Main Conference Hall
5:05
Close of Conference Networking Cocktails
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