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This SIG serves as a professional support network for members who have interest or responsibilities in membership, member services, and membership-specific marketing. It also serves as an idea laboratory and information/sample exchange. 

Join us for a conversation all about membership, products and services. This conversation is either

• face-to-face at the people & co offices (Level 2/40 Johnston Street) or 
• join us online to join the conversation

Meeting initial Topic(s) – On Boarding and New Engagement Ideas

Participation is open to all AuSAE members at no cost – a simple RSVP is all that is required to reserve your seat at the table. 

Before the Networking Lunch, we're hosting a session focused on the re-registration of Incorporated Societies under the new act. This is a crucial briefing that will provide you with essential information for navigating these upcoming changes.

Lunch Topic: The Ever Evolving Insurance Market  
Explore the dynamics of collaborative partnerships in the rapidly changing landscape of the insurance market. Gain insights into innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Speaker: Brigitte Windsor General Manager – Partnerships & Facilities, Rothbury Insurance brokers

Set aside a couple of hours in the middle of your day to engage in meaningful discussions with industry professionals. Our Networking Lunches present a distinctive occasion to interact with your peers in a relaxed and casual setting. This is an invaluable opportunity to catch up face-to-face with your colleagues. The Networking Lunch serves as a focal point for association executives to:

• Establish connections with industry peers
• Exchange innovative ideas
• Solicit advice for your most pressing challenges
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and activities within the association sector."
• I hope this version aligns better with your needs.

Reregistration Incorporated societies Don't miss this crucial opportunity to get ahead of the upcoming changes for Incorporated Societies. With the re-registration from 5 October (until April 2026), we invite you to a special information session that will precede our Networking Lunch. Come along to gain comprehensive insights into what your constitution should include, as well as to better understand the steps involved in the re-registration process. Your attendance will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these upcoming changes successfully.

Session attendance is the cost of morning tea $12.50 for members
Non-members may join for a $35 fee

10:30  Incorporated societies reregistration
11:30 Networking pre-lunch
12:00 Luncheon Starts

1:45 Luncheon Concludes

We can register for you, just send Brett an email
AuSAE is a CAE Approved Provider.  Participants of this event will earn 1 continuing education credits 

Before the Networking Lunch, we're hosting a session focused on the re-registration of Incorporated Societies under the new act. This is a crucial briefing that will provide you with essential information for navigating these upcoming changes.

Lunch Topic: The Ever Evolving Insurance Market  
Explore the dynamics of collaborative partnerships in the rapidly changing landscape of the insurance market. Gain insights into innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Speaker: Brigitte Windsor General Manager – Partnerships & Facilities, Rothbury Insurance brokers

Set aside a couple of hours in the middle of your day to engage in meaningful discussions with industry professionals. Our Networking Lunches present a distinctive occasion to interact with your peers in a relaxed and casual setting. This is an invaluable opportunity to catch up face-to-face with your colleagues. The Networking Lunch serves as a focal point for association executives to:

• Establish connections with industry peers
• Exchange innovative ideas
• Solicit advice for your most pressing challenges
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and activities within the association sector."
• I hope this version aligns better with your needs.

Reregistration Incorporated societies Don't miss this crucial opportunity to get ahead of the upcoming changes for Incorporated Societies. With the re-registration from 5 October (until April 2026), we invite you to a special information session that will precede our Networking Lunch. Come along to gain comprehensive insights into what your constitution should include, as well as to better understand the steps involved in the re-registration process. Your attendance will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these upcoming changes successfully.

Session attendance is the cost of morning tea $12.50 for members
Non-members may join for a $35 fee

10:30  Incorporated societies reregistration
11:30 Networking pre-lunch
12:00 Luncheon Starts

1:45 Luncheon Concludes

We can register for you, just send Brett an email
AuSAE is a CAE Approved Provider.  Participants of this event will earn 1 continuing education credits 

This SIG serves as a professional support network for members who have interests or responsibilities in association Finance and Risk. It also serves as an idea laboratory and information/sample exchange. 

Join us for a conversation all about finance, risk and compliance issues. 

• Join us online to join the conversation

Participation is open to all AuSAE members at no cost – a simple RSVP is all that is required to reserve your seat at the table. 

Revolutionising Association Events: The Future of In-House Conference Management

Joining the In-House Conference/Events Managers Symposium is a strategic step for associations committed to refining their event strategies. Dive into an environment rich with peer-to-peer learning, sharing experiences, challenges, and solutions. This symposium offers a unique platform to connect with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and stay abreast of the latest industry shifts. It's more than just an event; it's a chance to strengthen your association's network and elevate your event management game with collective wisdom.

We see these forums as an important part of your membership with AuSAE, enabling you to connect with other association CEOs and influencers, transfer knowledge and take learnings back to your association.

These events will only be open to CEOs/executive directors of membership organisations that are members of AuSAE. All meetings will have a topical speaker. They will be held under The Chatham House Rule and sector suppliers won’t be asked to participate unless they are invited to present their product to the meeting.

Agenda items can be submitted here at any stage

or email Brett and he will register you

This SIG serves as a professional support network for members who have interest or responsibilities in membership, member services, and membership-specific marketing. It also serves as an idea laboratory and information/sample exchange. 

Join us for a conversation all about membership, products and services. This conversation is either

• face-to-face at the people & co offices (Level 2/40 Johnston Street) or 
• join us online to join the conversation

Participation is open to all AuSAE members at no cost – a simple RSVP is all that is required to reserve your seat at the table. 

We see these forums as an important part of your membership with AuSAE, enabling you to connect with other association CEOs and influencers, transfer knowledge and take learnings back to your association.

These events will only be open to CEOs/executive directors of membership organisations that are members of AuSAE. All meetings will have a topical speaker. They will be held under The Chatham House Rule and sector suppliers won’t be asked to participate unless they are invited to present their product to the meeting.

Agenda items can be submitted here at any stage

or email Brett and he will register you

Come join us for some refreshments after work on Thursday 01 February 2024. 

Pop in any time for a quick drink or stay throughout the event – we look forward to seeing you.

This is a member only free event
Wellington – Thursday 1 February / 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Come join us and other association executives for some refreshments after work on Thursday 8 February.

Pop in any time for a quick drink or stay throughout the event – we look forward to seeing you.
Auckland – Thursday 8 February / 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

This is a member only free event

Shaping Conferencing for Associations
We invite you to join us at AuSAE IF to extend your reach within the New Zealand Association community at this exclusive two day event. We know your time is your most valuable assert. Prioritise your time by allowing AuSAE to place you in front 12-15 key decision makers in the Association Industry. Intensive, efficient and effective – designed to create value for both parties. By creating an exclusive networking experience at AuSAE IF.

Our Association decision makers also meet select criteria, to ensure both parties get the most benefit from our unique two-day workshop, AuSAE IF.

A minimum of 12 and maximum of 15 AuSAE members (In-house Association Event Managers or key conferencing decision-makers) will be invited to this 1.5 day event.
The invited Association Managers will conform to a strict selection criteria, ensuring that they can promote their association and are actively looking for destinations and venues.

AuSAE IF is an opportunity for Association Managers and for suppliers to meet face-to-face and discuss future association business event business.

AuSAE IF fundamental focus:

• Intensive and focused networking
• Tailor-made workshop environment
• Opportunity to promote your services / company directly to key decision makers in the Association sector who are actively looking for destinations and venues
• No other event in NZ offers the same opportunity for decision markets and suppliers to meet face to face to discuss future co-operation in this environment

• Between 12 to 15 In-house Event Association Executives and
• Between 12 to 15 Business Event Suppliers from throughout New Zealand

What entices the right decision makers to AuSAE IF?

• Opportunity to discover new potential suppliers
• Share expertise and build relationships with other influential decision makers and opinion shapers challenges withing the Association events industry
• Identify and build long term relationships with superior suppliers with a known track record
• Efficient use of time. Intensive and focused networking, genuine dialogue in a two day period

A special rate of $250.00 including GST and breakfast at the Scenic Hotel Marlborough

Shaping Conferencing for Associations
AuSAE IF - AuSAE Association Professional /Supplier Business Workshops
15 - 16 February 2024

What IF we put 15 Association professionals in a room with 15 business event suppliers

A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 AuSAE members and business event suppliers, participate in this business events workshop.
During the Workshop, Association professionals get the opportunity to meet people from a minimum of ten or a maximum of fifteen New Zealand business event suppliers.

Why should an association professional in New Zealand attend AuSAE IF

• Networking with the right suppliers and collegues; the minimum of wasted time; genuine 2.5 - day dialogue!
• Discover new potential meeting suppliers in different regions
• Build long-term relationships with business event suppliers which can genuinely cope with your events!
  
• Highlight your concerns and challenges with some of the most influential opinion shapers amongst your peers!

And what does it cost?
It costs nothing; only two days of your time.
But we know this is your most valuable resource.  We guarantee it will be a worthwhile investment!

After every three sessions, a 20-minute break will be given. During the workshop, the participating clients get the opportunity to meet representatives from between ten to fifteen conferencing destinations and suppliers. 

Sample agenda to follow 

Note: you must be a current employee of an association in New Zealand to apply

AuSAE - 10 week CAE Certification

This one-day Tradeshow is  

A Powerful Way to
Grow Your Business...
Business and Professional Associations

Exhibit Now 

associationX can provide your organisation with

• An event where association executives are committed to building relationships with you (Quality not quantity). 
• An opportunity to meet with your top clients and establish relationships with potential customers!
• An opportunity to build and reinforce strategic relationships.
• The opportunity to demonstrate your company’s commitment to the industry.
• Time to network key decision makers.
• A effective way to reinforce your organisation’s brand and build brand awareness amongst a relevant audience.
• Educational sessions that run throughout the day to drive people to the show and you're booth.

Exhibitor Registration

New Zealand’s only association-exclusive tradeshow

Connect face-to-face with your key market, New Zealand Associations at the Trade show on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 

A Powerful Way to Grow Your Business. with Business and Professional Associations

associationX Website

associationX 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus

associationX 2024 floor plan

8 - 10 am Exhibitor registration & booth set-up.
10 - 4 pm associationX Trade Show opens for both association executives and suppliers on targeted solution based knowledge sessions.

Catering times
10:30 Morning Tea
12:30 Lunch sessions
 03:15 pm Networking happy drinks at the show

$2,200 including GST per booth
(early-bird price, closes 25 January 2024 )

PRE-EVENT PROMOTION:
Logo and profile on the event app.
Logo and profile on the event website with hyperlink to your profile page and website site

AT THE EVENT:

Exhibition Stand x 1 AND Two exhibitor registrations with full catering
Includes:
Stand area size 3.00 m x 1.8m
(Booths 29 - 38, can be configured to any backwall width to a maximum of 3m)
10amp power supply
Spotlights x 2
Printed Company Name Sign (max 24 letters)

POST-EVENT:

Mailing list of conference participants for one pre and one post conference communication (includes emails for participants who opt-in and is subject to privacy laws).

POST EARLY BIRD PRICE $2,750 after 25 January 2024

Education (held around the trade)

Area 1 (sessions-based on membership development)

11:00 – 11:30    (Speaker 1)
12:00 – 12:30    (Repeated session - Speaker 1)
1:00- 1:30           (Speaker 2)
2:00 – 2:30         (Repeated session Speaker 2)
3:00 – 3:30         (Speaker 3)

Congress Rental Educational Area 2 (sessions based around association event management)
11:00 – 11:30    (Speaker 1)
12:00 – 12:30    (Repeated session - Speaker 1)
1:00- 1:30           (Speaker 2)
2:00 – 2:30         (Repeated session Speaker 2)
3:00 – 3:30         (Speaker 3)

Educational Area 3 (sessions-based on association marketing and communications)

11:00 – 11:30    (Speaker 1)
12:00 – 12:30    (Repeated session - Speaker 1)
1:00- 1:30           (Speaker 2)
2:00 – 2:30         (Repeated session Speaker 2)
3:00 – 3:30         (Speaker 3)

AuSAE Networking lunch 

Take a couple of hours at the start of the day to connect with others in the industry to discuss high level topics of real importance, develop new relationships and gain critical information. These Lunches provide you with a unique opportunity to network with your peers in a comfortable and informal setting. This is your chance to spend a few hours in-person talking with your colleagues. The Networking Lunch is a place for association executives to:

• Network with peers
• Share ideas
• Get input on your most challenging problems
• Learn more about what is happening in the association industry

We can register for you, just send Brett an email

Pricing - Member  $35 | Non - Member $55 

AuSAE is a CAE Approved Provider.  Participants of this event will earn 1 continuing education credits 

SAVE THE DATE 

One Place, One Purpose - Gathering for Growth

AuSAE Linc is renowned for its ability to unite industry leaders, professionals, and experts in a dynamic environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. As association executives, we understand the importance of empowering our entire teams and providing them with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and network with peers from various sectors.

More to come

All enquires please contact Brett Jeffery General Manager NZ brett@ausae.org.au or 027 249 8677.

AuSAE is a CAE Approved Provider.