Make the most of networking opportunities at SOPAC® 2012!
The opportunity to network and share ideas is as an important benefit of attending a conference. Yet how often do you leave the event feeling you didn’t really make the most of the networking opportunities?
As well as the time honoured social activities such as the Cocktail Party and the Conference Dinner, this year we have really worked on making it easier for you to identify and network with people who have similar interests to you.
All events take place at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
| | NETWORKING BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES MORNING & AFTERNOON TEAS |
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| | When | Mon 5, Tue 6, Wed 7
March 2012 | Delegates can unwind over refreshments. Informal breakfast, morning and afternoon teas will be served on each day of the conference (except Wednesday afternoon tea) within the exhibition area which will allow utmost opportunity for networking while exploring the exhibition.
*Please check times on the program or pocket program provided at the conference |
| | Where | Venue to be confirmed |
| | Approx. Time/s* | Breakfast (7.30am-8.45am)
Lunch (12:50 - 1:50pm)
Morning Tea (10:45 -11:15am)
Afternoon Tea (3:35 - 4:05pm) |
| | Price | COMPLIMENTARY for Delegates |
| | Dress | Business Casual |
| COMMUNICATIONS LOUNGE |
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| When | Mon 5, Tue 6, Wed 7
March 2012 | The Communications Lounge is a central point of activity as delegates regularly review their communication throughout the day. There will be high volume traffic flow within this area as delegates take time to relax and refresh as they check in with emails and phone messages. |
| | Where | Venue to be confirmed |
| Approx. Time/s | Mon-Tue (8:30am-5:00pm)
Wed (8:30am-12:00pm) |
| Price | COMPLIMENTARY for Delegates |
| INTERNAL AUDIT BREAKFAST |
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| When | Tue 6 March 2012 | Pitch, perception, presumptions, reality - Does internal audit have an image problem?
Join Gruen Transfer Panellist and Strategic Planning Director, Moon Communications, Carolyn Miller for breakfast and take a different look at the world of internal audit. Carolyn will share her secrets and insights on how the internal auditor can best sell the value of their profession.
Key questions to be discussed include:
• Why does internal audit have an image problem?
• Does our perception deliver our reality?
• How do we turn our customers / stakeholders into ‘true believers’ of internal audit?
• What creative approaches can be used to get heard?
• Is an internal auditor capable of getting the message across?
Carolyn Miller, Strategic Planning Director, Moon Communications and Gruen Transfer Panel Member |
| | Where | Venue to be confirmed |
| Approx. Time/s | Tue (7:30 - 8:45am) |
| Price | Registered delegate $80
Guest $80
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| | COCKTAIL PARTY |
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| When | Mon 5 March 2012 | The cocktail party, the first official social event of the conference, will be held in the exhibition area where delegates can network and familiarise themselves with old and new acquaintances as well as some unexpected special guests! |
| Where | Exhibition area |
| Approx. Time | 5.30pm-7.30pm |
| Price | Included in registration fee. Guest $70
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| Dress | Business Casual or
Cocktail attire |
| | CONFERENCE DINNER |
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| When | Tue 22 March 2011 | The Conference Dinner is the social highlight of the event. Be surprised this year - something special is being planned! Many attendees identify this as the best event in the program, an opportunity to relax, enjoy good food, good company and dance the night away. Come along and enjoy! |
| Where | Room 202 |
| Approx. Time | 7:00pm-11:30pm |
| Price | Inclusive for delegates. $140 per guest
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| Dress | Evening wear and lounge suit (no ties) |
| | CLOSING LUNCH |
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| When | Wed 23 March 2011 | The Crisis Clock - Hope is not a plan
‘Fail to plan, then plan to fail’. This saying is fine if you have the time to plan, but what happens in a crisis? In crisis management, the Crisis Clock starts ticking as soon as the event unfolds. This presentation will take you on a journey through each stage of the Crisis Clock, showing that each stage is transitional and sometimes without clear endings or beginnings. As the Clock ticks on, so do the challenges and the emotions surrounding each stage. By increasing your awareness of the Crisis Clock you and your organisation will be better prepared for challenges (expected and unexpected) and more effectively manage the emotions and morale of yourself and your team.
Peter Baines |
| Where | Room 202 |
| Approx. Time | 12:10 - 2:00pm |
| Price | COMPLIMENTARY for Delegates |
| Dress | Business Casual |