Governance

2D Audit & risk committees – many upsides, very few downsides

3D How the secretary can add value and resolve disputes within boards

8A Governance models: learn whether the policy (Carver) or corporate model suits your association or charity best

Strategy

2C The changing nature of trade associations

3B Repositioning, growth and advocacy in a crowded space

6A Organisational change as a result of new strategic direction

7A The challenge of driving change in membership associations

Membership

2C The changing nature of trade associations

5C The renewal is just another transaction

6B Strategies for leveraging loyal members to maximise member engagement

7C How volunteering in developing countries can boost young member involvement in associations

Accreditation

2A Boosting your membership through professional credentials

5B National registration of professions

Events

5A Reaching beyond Australia through association conferences

6C Trade exhibitions: how they contribute to financial, industry, membership and education objectives of associations

6D How to use award shows to boost your association’s profile, member engagement and your bottom line

7D Sponsorship fundamentals that work

Technology

4A Developing a digital strategy: addressing a key risk for associations

8C Online member communities: what, how and why

8D What is e-learning worth to you? The business of e-learning for membership organisations

Regulation

Plenary session: Update from the Federal Government regarding the not-for-profit sector

4D Implications of the Productivity Commission Report and Henry Review

4E Professions and the Trade Practices Act

5D Recent and forthcoming regulatory changes to associations and charities

Asia

3A Opportunities for associations to expand into Asia

7C How volunteering in developing countries can boost young member involvement in associations

Commercial ventures

4B Commercial venture opportunities for associations and charities

Leadership / Staff development

7B Ten must-haves for successful leadership programs

Lobbying

Plenary session: Financial services in Australia – Revolution or Evolution – The vital role of associations

2B Is it possible to wrestle a gorilla?

3B Repositioning, growth and advocacy in a crowded space

Mergers

3C Mergers of associations: why make the effort and how to do it – two case studies

Publications

4C Revitalisation – how to get the most from your publications

Record Keeping

8B Charting the course toward effective record keeping in associations and charities