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Resource Industry Network's Professional Development Conference provides a unique opportunity for the region's emerging leaders and managers to invest in themselves and their teams. After two successful years in 2021 and 2022, we are focused on delivering an exceptional event in 2023 for this region's managers and emerging leaders.
This year’s conference will provide you with the skills, knowledge and insights to facilitate your journey to becoming a strong, informed and inspiring leader. Learn the importance of creating a healthy workplace culture and motivating your team for optimum performance.
DATE: Wednesday, 18th October 2023
TIME: 7.15am – 4.00pm
VENUE: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
TICKETS: Members $210 | Non-Members $260 | Group 5 tickets $950
Sponsorship opportunities now available for 2023 - please contact Sonia Anderson at sonia@rin.org.au
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
7.15am - Registrations open
7.45am - Light breakfast
8.15am - Welcome and Official opening
PLENARY PRESENTATIONS
8.25am - How to get the most out of today’s event - Presented by Kat Davidson
8.45am - Lead with your Voice - Presented by Sally Prosser
A high-energy interactive session inspiring each and every delegate to speak with
confidence, own their credibility and put their best voice forward.
9.35am - Morning Tea
10.00am - EQ vs IQ - Presented by Judy Porter, Shiift
Building Emotional Intelligence, Resilience and Wellbeing through Emotional Literacy.
10.45am - Networking
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11.05am - Breakout Session 1
Concurrent Session A: Sally Prosser
Owning your Credibility
Concurrent Session B: Richard Wainwright, Inspire Business Services
Putting Strategic Thinking into Action
Concurrent Session C: Alison Burnett, Hays Recruitment
How to Attract and Retain Gen Z to your Workforce.
Concurrent Session D: Fiona Babongie, Cyclic Konnectionz
Building Cultural Capability
11.55am - Breakout Session 2
Concurrent Session E: Judy Porter, Shiift
Motivating your Team through Recognition and Feedback
Concurrent Session F: Richard Wainwright, Inspire Business Services
Putting Strategic Thinking into Action
Concurrent Session G: Rebecca Trewick, Southern Cross Austereo
Marketing Fundamentals, the Media Mix and Using Technology More Effectively
Concurrent Session H: Fiona Babongie, Cyclic Konnectionz
Building Cultural Capability
12.45pm - Lunch and Networking
1.35pm - Breakout Session 3
Concurrent Session I: Judy Porter, Shiift
Mate to Manager
Concurrent Session J: Sally Prosser
Owning your Credibility
Concurrent Session K: Alison Burnett, Hays Recruitment
How to Attract and Retain Gen Z to your Workforce
Concurrent Session L: Deb Rae, Deb Rae Solutions
Create a Healthy Workplace Culture with Peak Performance
2.25pm - Key takeaways from today’s sessions - Presented by Kat Davidson
3-4pm - Networking Drinks
*When booking your breakout sessions, choose ONE concurrent session from each of the THREE sessions.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE SPONSORS
MAJOR PARTNERS
BREAKOUT SESSION SPONSOR
LANYARD SPONSOR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2022 WRAP-UP
PHOTOS FROM THE 2022 CONFERENCE - View the full gallery HERE