Social Program
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by
Defence Materiel Organisation
Date: Wednesday, 5th May 2010
Time: 17:30 - 19:00
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art
Dress: Smart Casual
Includes: Drinks & canapes
Dress: Smart Casual
An invitation is extended to all delegates and guests to attend the Welcome Reception, located at the Gallery of Modern Art at Southbank. In a setting of beauty, sophistication and culture, this is a great opportunity to network with new acquaintances and old friends. Our special guest, Tony Ellwood, Director of the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art will speak on leadership and the arts. A private viewing of a current exhibition is included in this special welcome to the conference.
Included in delegate registration fee. Open to non-delegates, subject to availability.
Business Breakfast
Sponsored by The CEO Institute
Date: Thursday, 6th May 2010
Time: 07:00 - 08:45
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dress: Business Attire
The business breakfast is your opportunity to network with conference delegates and business leaders as this event is open to the local business community. Watch the website for the announcement of the special guest speaker closer to the event.
Open to non-delegates, subject to availability.
Conference Gala Dinner
Sponsored by Leighton Holdings
Date: Thursday, 6th May 2010
Time: 19:00 for pre-dinner drinks
19:30 seated for dinner
Venue: Plaza Terrace, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dress: Evening/Cocktail
The conference dinner will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. This will be a glittering evening of fine dining and relaxing entertainment that delegates and partners alike are sure to enjoy. All tastes are catered for with areas for dancing or quiet networking to discuss the day's events, as you prefer.
Included in delegate registration fee. Open to non-delegates, subject to availability.
Hypothetical
Sponsored by Brisbane City Council
Date: Friday, 7th May 2010
Time: 4-5pm (TBC)
Venue:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dress: Business Attire
The hypothetical will draw out a challenging discussion of key parts of the conference, with the panel drawn from the conference speakers and will be followed by the conference closing address and drinks. It will be followed by the YEA Networking Event. Watch the website for the announcement of the facilitator and panellists closer to the event.
Included in delegates registration fee. Open to non-delegates, subject to availability.
YEA Networking Event
The Origin of Leadership - Sponsored by Origin Energy
Date: Friday, 7th May 2010
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
Venue: South Bank precinct
Dress: Casual
Includes: Drinks & Nibbles
The Origin of Leadership will be an interactive event designed to draw out and highlight some of the essential qualities and characteristics required of great leaders. You will be pitted against your peers and seniors - will you take the leadership challenge?
Keynote Speaker: Paul Zealand - Paul is the Executive General Manager, Upstream Oil and Gas at Origin Energy. He has 26 years experience in the resources sector & his main expertise lies in oil, gas, chemicals, exploration, production and manufacturing. Paul has held previous positions as the General Manager and Chairman of Shell Todd Oil Services New Zealand and is currently a director of the Queensland Resources Council.
This event is organised by Young Engineers Australia but is open to all delegates and guests. Open to non-delegates, subject to availability.