PROGRAM

All conference sessions and social events will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Tuesday 20 July 2021

  1.00pm

Registration Open

  5.00pm

Opening Ceremony, Performances and Announcements

  6.00pm

Welcome Reception "A Taste of Melbourne"

Wednesday 21 July 2021

  8.00am

Registration

  9.00am

School Performance and MC Welcome 

More Creative. More Connected. More Courageous.
Dan Gregory 

In this exciting and inspiring presentation, Dan Gregory will explain why creativity is a discipline and a mindset more than a talent, how cultural engagement is redefining the way we lead and instruct and what it takes to lead the change you wish to make in the world.

  10.25am

Morning Tea, Networking and Exhibition

  11.00am

Connecting with Your People 

Ancient wisdom, modern solutions
Ngahi o te ra Bidois

He aha te mea mui? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing? It is people, people, people.

  11.50am

Courageous and Connected Leadership

Lead Follow or Get Out of the Way 
Lisa McInnes Smith 

Developing the most important leadership characteristics; to be self aware, clear in purpose, courageous and decisive  

  12.50pm

Lunch, Networking and Exhibition

  2.00pm

Connecting with 21st Century  Learners 

A User’s Guide to the Brain: Linking Neuroscience to Educational Practice
Dr Michael Nagal

Enhance learning and motivation in students

  4.00pm

Networking Drinks

Thursday 22 July 2021

  8.45am

Day Open and Performance

  9.00am

Managing Challenging Connections

Connecting with People You Just Don’t “Get”
Lynne Schinella 

Understanding different behavioural types to connect and work more effectively together

  9.55am

Workshops

  11.00am

Morning Tea, Networking and Exhibition

  11.40am

Workshops

  12.40pm

Lunch, Networking and Exhibition

  1.50pm

Workshops

  2.50pm

Afternoon Tea, Networking and Exhibition

  3.30pm

Creative and Connected

Mind Power, People Power
Anthony Laye

Understanding non verbal communication for more meaningful connections

  4.30pm

Day Close

  7.00pm

Conference Dinner (MCEC)

Friday 23 July 2021

  9.00am

Day Open and Performance
APPA Update

  9.30am

Connecting with Clarity

Cut the Noise
Chris Helder

Focus, prioritise, identify what gets results and what is a waste of your time

  10.30am

Morning Tea, Networking and Exhibition

  11.10am

Everyday Courage

The Agile Mind
Jessica Gallagher

Turning fear into a must have component of your mindset, skill and performance 

  11.50am

Prize announcements

  12.00pm

Closing Keynote - Announcement soon! 

  1.00pm

Lunch (take away boxes provided)