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AuSAE LIVE – A behind the scenes expose of bringing a virtual event to reality

In 2020, like many other associations, AuSAE was faced with a choice to either cancel their annual conference completely or deliver a replacement version virtually.

The decision to create AuSAE LIVE was not taken lightly and with little experience in virtual events, bar Zoom and the occasional Teams meetings, it was a whole new world for the AuSAE team, partners and many attendees.

With virtual and hybrid events set to stay on the agenda for a while longer the learnings for all of us in the brave new world continue and technologies continue to evolve.

AuSAE invites you to join a candid discussion with the event production team who delivered AuSAE’s very first virtual event where they will share the good, the bad, and what they might do differently next time.

Meet the Panel

Joe Ciliberto, Global Sales & Marketing Director, EventsAIR

Joe Ciliberto leads the global sales and marketing team for EventsAIR, a world leading event management technology organisation. A qualified Marketing, Sales and Technology manager that brings a fresh look at how to enhance the user experience.

Joe comes with over 20 years sales and marketing experience in bringing ideas to life by driving award winning smart technologies and innovations to help educate, motivate and generate new business opportunities.

Joe’s passion is in helping to get the most out of your technology platform while improving return on investment and great user experiences.

Toni Brearley, CEO, AuSAE

With over 15 years experience in the not-for-profit sector, Toni brings a depth of skills and experience to the AuSAE team. Having held senior positions in sector peak bodies and community service organisations, Toni has particular expertise in stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications and policy development.

Sarah Markey-Hamm, CEO, ICMS

Her father founded ICMS in the dark ages of the

 professional conference organising industry. Sarah emerged into the light of ICMS in 1993 after 20 years of related industry experience. Value for clients has been and always will be the core of ICMS' business thinking. Sarah relishes in master planning, developing and implementing innovative events, concepts that inspire, stimulate and engage audiences.

To date, Sarah has been Chair of ICCA Australian National Committee and has also held positions on the ICCA Meetings Advisory Group. She has been a board member of Business Events Council of Australia (BECA), an active IAPCO member and is a past President of the Meeting Events Australia (MEA) Victorian Chapter.

Thomas Gray, Business Development Manager, EventsAIR

A passionate, confident and motivated Business Development Manager with almost a decade of experience in the technology space and events industry. Working with Centium Software/EventsAIR for over 9 years, winning business and building relationships to help us grow from a lean start-up to the leader in our space.

Gemma Stevens, Business Development Manager, Touchpoint

Gemma’s thirteen years’ experience in the events industry spans conferences, exhibitions, film premieres and special events in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. As Business Development Manager, Gemma combines her operational experience with strategic thinking, to assist clients with tailored solutions, across the virtual & hybrid events landscape.

The aim for our EPC meetings is to provide a space for our Association Event Professionals to meet, share and find your support network during these new and uncertain times.

From speaking with members directly we understand that there is a real need to facilitate introductions and networking opportunities so you are able to meet with your peers in a safe and open environment.

Our EPC meetings will take place on the last Thursday of every month, from 4pm – 5pm (AEDT). 

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

The Networking - Take a couple of hours out of your day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information.

This event is formatted with an additional CEO only round-table discussion. All are welcome to the lunch

11:00 a.m. -  CEO round table 
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 (noon). Networking (and Lunch Registration)
12:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Luncheon with topical Speaker

We can register for you, just email Brett

Lunch Topic - What challenges we faced in 2020 and what we did about for the future of our association.
  
Like all of us, Hospitality New Zealand faced a challenging year. Our members were faced with closures of their business, and as their association, we stepped up!  Advocacy was an important role that we played and showing our members what we did was an important. They believed in us and are looking forward to a brighter future with Hospitality New Zealand. Come and hear our story…

Julie White, Chief Executive, Hospitality New Zealand
Julie has a passion for delivering memorable experiences, Julie's vision is to ensure hospitality is considered a key contributor to the tourism industry. Her mission to raise the profile of Hospitality New Zealand sees her advocating with local and central government on behalf of members and fronting key industry issues as the Voice of Hospitality. 

Places are limited 

Pricing Member Lunch : Complimentary

Non-Member Lunch: $35

Date: 10 March 2021

Time: 10 AM - 11AM (AEDT)

Our March topic and Panel members will be announced shortly.

If you are interested in sharing your association's recent experience and learnings with your industry colleagues, please contact info@ausae.org.au 

The Networking - Take a couple of hours out of your day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information.

This event is formatted with an additional CEO only round-table discussion. All are welcome to the lunch

11:00 a.m. -  CEO round table 
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 (noon). Networking (and Lunch Registration)
12:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Luncheon with topical Speaker

We can register for you, just email Brett

Lunch Topic - What challenges we faced in 2020 and what we did about for the future of our association.
  
Like all of us, Hospitality New Zealand faced a challenging year. Our members were faced with closures of their business, and as their association, we stepped up!  Advocacy was an important role that we played and showing our members what we did was an important. They believed in us and are looking forward to a brighter future with Hospitality New Zealand. Come and hear our story…

Julie White, Chief Executive, Hospitality New Zealand
Julie has a passion for delivering memorable experiences, Julie's vision is to ensure hospitality is considered a key contributor to the tourism industry. Her mission to raise the profile of Hospitality New Zealand sees her advocating with local and central government on behalf of members and fronting key industry issues as the Voice of Hospitality. 

Pricing Member
Lunch : Complimentary (due to the sponsorship of the Rotorua Energy Event centre)

Pricing Non-Member
Luncheon Only: $35

After many months of only being able to offer virtual events, AuSAE are excited to host an in-person networking function to welcome 2021 and ‘reconnect’ AuSAE members. 

Different to the traditional AuSAE Networking Lunch, this cocktail style event will be hosted in a local venue, the beautiful City Winery, where members will enjoy locally sourced food and the opportunity to catch up and with association colleagues.

We look forward to seeing AuSAE members, in person!

This is a Member-only event.

Please note that AuSAE, in conjunction with the venue, will be operating this event in a COVID safe way. We trust that AuSAE members will review and adhere to COVID Safe guidelines. 

Proudly sponsored by 

The aim of AuSAE's CEO Discussion Circle is to provide a collegiate space for our Association CEO's to meet, share and find support during these new and uncertain times. 

Our CEO Discussion Circle meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of every month, from 4pm - 5pm (AEDT). 

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

The Networking - Take a couple of hours out of your day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information.

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 (noon). Networking (and Lunch Registration)
12:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Luncheon with topical Speaker

Lunch Topic - What is going on in the world and what can we learn from it. The world has changed in the membership engagement and conferencing space in the association sector. Listen and discuss with Brett what others are doing and what we can key benefits we can take away from others at the moment. Speaker: Brett Jeffery, General Manager New Zealand AuSAE.

Pricing Member
Lunch : $Complimentary (due to the sponsorship from the Rotorua Energy Event centre)

Pricing Non-Member
Luncheon Only: $35

After many months of only being able to offer virtual events, AuSAE are excited to host an in-person networking function to welcome 2021 and ‘reconnect’ AuSAE members. 

Different to the traditional AuSAE Networking Lunch, this cocktail style event will be hosted in a local venue, The Treehouse Hotel, where members will enjoy locally sourced food and the opportunity to catch up and with association colleagues.

We look forward to seeing AuSAE members, in person!

This is a Member-only event.

Please note that AuSAE, in conjunction with the venue, will be operating this event in a COVID safe way. We trust that AuSAE members will review and adhere to COVID Safe guidelines. 

Proudly sponsored by 

SAVE THE DATE 

On the fourth Wednesday of each month, AuSAE will be hosting an educational Webinar in collaboration with our valued Partners on relevant topics impacting associations in 2021.  

Date: 24 March 2021

Time: 11AM - 12PM (AEDT)

Our March topic and presenter will be announced shortly.

The aim for our EPC meetings is to provide a space for our Association Event Professionals to meet, share and find your support network during these new and uncertain times.

From speaking with members directly we understand that there is a real need to facilitate introductions and networking opportunities so you are able to meet with your peers in a safe and open environment.

Our EPC meetings will take place on the last Thursday of every month, from 4pm – 5pm (AEDT). 

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

After many months of only being able to offer virtual events, AuSAE are excited to host an in-person networking function to welcome 2021 and ‘reconnect’ AuSAE members. 

Different to the traditional AuSAE Networking Lunch, this cocktail style event will be hosted at local venue, Garden State Hotel in The Observatory, where members will enjoy locally sourced food and the opportunity to catch up and with association colleagues.

We look forward to seeing AuSAE members, in person!

This is a Member-only event.

Please note that AuSAE, in conjunction with the venue, will be operating this event in a COVID safe way. We trust that AuSAE members will review and adhere to COVID Safe guidelines. 

Proudly sponsored by 

Sustainability, climate change, global goals, sustainable development, living standards framework, social impact. We’re hearing these terms a lot but what do they mean and why are they important for associations & their members in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Jessica from The Tenth Letter will be hosting a session on the fundamentals of sustainability and social impact for association event organisers.

This 3 hour session is designed to build a basic understanding of sustainability & social impact, and provide practical solutions for those wanting to introduce impact initiatives into their association.

We can register for you, just send Brett an email

As an FYI for you, Jess will be covering:

• Sustainability definitions, common language, our event impacts
• Reducing our event footprint; waste & recycling pathway
• Event impacts, event legacies, CSR, Living Standards Framework, Global Goals – why these are important to understand
• Pathway to creating sustainable events
• The 5 phases of impact

  
Presenter: Jessica Vandy,  The Tenth Letter Consulting 
Social Impact + Sustainability for events + business event

Two years ago, sitting in a conference room in Ljubljana Slovenia Jess had the lightbulb moment. The moment when you listen to a speaker, hear an idea, a new concept, and you realise after all this time, this is your opportunity to make a difference. The lightbulb moment was social impact! Creating greater connections and social change between business events and communities. Measurable, tangible change. 

Jess has spent a brief 16 years in the business events sector in New Zealand and Australia. Developing Tourism New Zealand’s first social impact programme Conference Impact Aotearoa.

In late 2020, Jess decided to start by own consultancy (yes, during a pandemic). For me I saw an opportunity to support, educate, and help tell our story better. My business is projects, social impact, communications.

The AuSAE Team hope to see you at this special event!

Please Note: If AuSAE invoices you, the amounts are in NZD. Credit Card payments are based in AUD dollar amount.

Date: 14 April 2021

Time: 10 AM - 11AM (AEST)

Our April topic and Panel members will be announced shortly.

If you are interested in sharing your association's recent experience and learnings with your industry colleagues, please contact info@ausae.org.au 

The aim of AuSAE's CEO Discussion Circle is to provide a collegiate space for our Association CEO's to meet, share and find support during these new and uncertain times. 

Our CEO Discussion Circle meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of every month, from 4pm - 5pm (AEST). 

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

associationX a 1.5-day Trade show, businessXchange and educational event for New Zealand’s association community - connect!

Professional education designed to meet your needs, your career level, and your goals...

plus partners and resources to help solve your challenges.

Lets us register for you, send Brett an email

Wednesday 21 April 3 - 5 pm
businessXchange - the AuSAE Appointment Show 
Put your purchasing power to good use by meeting one-on-one with select exhibitors at this two-hour efficient and cost-effective business event, following by Networking.

Thursday 22 April 10 - 4 pm
associationX Trade show
Six all day educational sessions on membership engagement 
Connect face-to-face with over 40 exhibiting companies at the Trade show.
Learn@lunch 

Visit the website for more information

Pricing:
AuSAE member: Complimentary with BusinessXchange

nonmember: $25.00 with the BusinessXchange

NB: This show is only open to association /not for profit  professional/executives

On the fourth Wednesday of each month, AuSAE will be hosting an educational Webinar in collaboration with our valued Partners on relevant topics impacting associations in 2021.  

Date: 28 April 2021

Time: 11AM - 12PM (AEST)

Our April Webinar is hosted in partnership with Advanced Solutions International (ASI). The topic is TBC. 

Meet the Speaker

Paul Ramsbottom, Managing Director, Advanced Solutions International

Over the last 20+ years Paul has worked with more professional bodies, industry associations, charities and fundraisers than most people would gather in several lifetimes. He is passionate about helping Associations and Not-For-Profits reach their goals, through adopting new and innovative solutions to help them run more efficiently.

He is Managing Director of ASI Asia-Pacific which has more than 600 Not-For-Profit clients in the region. Paul enjoys working everyday with great staff and great clients and is rewarded by seeing great things ASI clients using iMIS, Association Online and Donman systems do in and around the community and knowing that ASI is able to contribute to that.

Once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting.

The aim for our EPC meetings is to provide a space for our Association Event Professionals to meet, share and find your support network during these new and uncertain times.

From speaking with members directly we understand that there is a real need to facilitate introductions and networking opportunities so you are able to meet with your peers in a safe and open environment.

Our EPC meetings will take place on the last Thursday of every month, from 4pm – 5pm (AEST). 

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

Sustainability, climate change, global goals, sustainable development, living standards framework, social impact. We’re hearing these terms a lot but what do they mean and why are they important for associations & their members in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Jessica from The Tenth Letter will be hosting a session on the fundamentals of sustainability and social impact for association event organisers.

This 3 hour session is designed to build a basic understanding of sustainability & social impact, and provide practical solutions for those wanting to introduce impact initiatives into their association.

We can register for you, just send Brett an email

As an FYI for you, Jess will be covering:

• Sustainability definitions, common language, our event impacts
• Reducing our event footprint; waste & recycling pathway
• Event impacts, event legacies, CSR, Living Standards Framework, Global Goals – why these are important to understand
• Pathway to creating sustainable events
• The 5 phases of impact

  
Presenter: Jessica Vandy,  The Tenth Letter Consulting 
Social Impact + Sustainability for events + business event

Two years ago, sitting in a conference room in Ljubljana Slovenia Jess had the lightbulb moment. The moment when you listen to a speaker, hear an idea, a new concept, and you realise after all this time, this is your opportunity to make a difference. The lightbulb moment was social impact! Creating greater connections and social change between business events and communities. Measurable, tangible change. 

Jess has spent a brief 16 years in the business events sector in New Zealand and Australia. Developing Tourism New Zealand’s first social impact programme Conference Impact Aotearoa.

In late 2020, Jess decided to start by own consultancy (yes, during a pandemic). For me I saw an opportunity to support, educate, and help tell our story better. My business is projects, social impact, communications.

The AuSAE Team hope to see you at this special event!

Please Note: If AuSAE invoices you, the amounts are in NZD. Credit Card payments are based in AUD dollar amount.

Date: 12 May 2021

Time: 10 AM - 11AM (AEST)

Our May topic and Panel members will be announced shortly.

If you are interested in sharing your association's recent experience and learnings with your industry colleagues, please contact info@ausae.org.au 

The aim of AuSAE's CEO Discussion Circle is to provide a collegiate space for our Association CEO's to meet, share and find support during these new and uncertain times. 

Our CEO Discussion Circle meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of every month, from 4pm - 5pm (AEST). 

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

Advocacy is often a core function carried out by an association to promote and protect the interests of its members. As a industry and membership body it’s important to know how to tell your members’ story, develop working relationships with the government, and what approaches to use to persuade them to support your efforts.
Join us for a full-day interactive session focusing on the nuts and bolts of successful foundation to effective advocacy.

Various speakers throughout the day with more details to follow

Save the date here

The AuSAE Team hope to see you at this special event!

Please Note: If AuSAE invoices you, the amounts are in NZD. Credit Card payments are based in AUD dollar amount.

SAVE THE DATE 

On the fourth Wednesday of each month, AuSAE will be hosting an educational Webinar in collaboration with our valued Partners on relevant topics impacting associations in 2021.  

Date: 26 May 2021

Time: 11AM - 12PM (AEDT)

Our May topic and presenter will be announced shortly.

The aim for our EPC meetings is to provide a space for our Association Event Professionals to meet, share and find your support network during these new and uncertain times.

From speaking with members directly we understand that there is a real need to facilitate introductions and networking opportunities so you are able to meet with your peers in a safe and open environment.

Our EPC meetings will take place on the last Thursday of every month, from 4pm – 5pm (AEST). 

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

Date: 9 June 2021

Time: 10 AM - 11AM (AEST)

Our June topic and Panel members will be announced shortly.

If you are interested in sharing your association's recent experience and learnings with your industry colleagues, please contact info@ausae.org.au 

The aim of AuSAE's CEO Discussion Circle is to provide a collegiate space for our Association CEO's to meet, share and find support during these new and uncertain times. 

Our CEO Discussion Circle meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of every month, from 4pm - 5pm (AEST). 

We hope you can join us, once you have registered for this online event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the meeting. 

SAVE THE DATE 

On the fourth Wednesday of each month, AuSAE will be hosting an educational Webinar in collaboration with our valued Partners on relevant topics impacting associations in 2021.  

Date: 9 June 2021

Time: 11AM - 12PM (AEDT)

Our June topic and presenter will be announced shortly.