The nation’s capital, Canberra, will host the 2019 ASOFIA 22nd National Conference with the theme innovate + COLLABORATE. A state with some of the most impressive establishments and cultural attractions in Australia, Canberra is the ideal destination to this year’s theme. Join industry colleagues to look at how to collaborate within the industry and innovate to strengthen it.
Upon arrival into Canberra airport on Friday 25th of October 2019 and transfers to Hotel Realm, an optional Last Post Ceremony will be held in the Commemorative Courtyard followed by a social function at the Australian War Memorial. The conference commences the next day with inspiring plenary sessions by keynote speaker Chris Heider with his Useful Belief – Because It Is Better Than Positive Thinking talk from his best-selling book.
Enjoy a complimentary National Capital Exhibition & Mt Ainslie Bubbles Tour in the afternoon and in the evening, a social off-site function will be held at the Australian National Museum with fantastic food and live entertainment featuring the inspiring National Museum as a backdrop.
The plenary sessions will conclude on Sunday 27th following MC Marty Wilson’s thought-provoking presentation Change without Fear. Afterwards, there will be the opportunity to partake in a choice of optional activities including Democratic Culture Loop, History and Science, an Arts Extravaganza and a Nature Lovers Tour ahead of the Pre-Dinner Drinks, Gala dinner and awards presentation that evening at Hotel Realm.
From the unique Welcome function and Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial and an engaging function at the National Museum of Australia along with activities to explore the sights of Canberra, to the much anticipated finale of our Gala Dinner and Awards presentation at Hotel Realm, this year’s conference is a blend of robust business insights with two inspiring speakers and social relaxation that will have you collaborating and innovating on every level.
To reserve your place at the 22nd National Conference click here or for further information, contact ASOFIA National Office on (02) 4369 0055.
