International Conference Adelaide 2020

This is the premier event for advancement professionals across Australasia. It will provide you with significant opportunities to learn about leading practices, with over 80 leading practitioners from Australasia, USA and UK presenting. There will be plenty of opportunities to network with your peers and gain industry knowledge through discussion and building connections. You will gain insights from project leaders and industry influencers over the 3 days of workshops in 7 streams.

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Posted by Educate Plus on Thursday, 19 December 2019

The Educate Plus 2020 International Conference provides an invaluable opportunity to:

Learn and up-skill by attending a variety of conference sessions, including keynote presentations, concurrent sessions and workshops.
Over 98% of delegates achieved their outcomes in attending the last Educate Plus International Conference.
Hear from local and international thought-leaders on emerging topics and trends.
Network with 700+ advancement practitioners and like-minded peers.
Discover the latest innovations, products and services on show at the exhibition.

The conference has seven concurrent streams which will cover:

Admissions
School Fundraising
Advanced and Tertiary Fundraising
School Alumni and Community engagement
Advanced and Tertiary Alumni and Community Engagement
Marketing and Communications
Leadership and General Advancement

In addition to the pre-conference masterclasses and workshops on 8 September, the following 3 conference days (9-11 September) will include round-table opportunities to discuss key challenges, as well as practical sessions with the aim of providing attendees with a range of strategies to implement in their roles. There is a full social program to encourage and provide time to network.

Don’t miss out, early bird tickets are on sale now!

Pre-Conference Workshops and Masterclasses

Our pre-conference workshops and masterclass offerings for the 2020 International Conference surpass previous years. You are welcome to register for any class/workshop you wish, there are full or half-day options.

Led by a hand-picked group of the world’s most innovative educators, combining focused, relevant information and tips, that are guaranteed to keep you engaged, delegates can immerse themselves in the day to learn the tricks of the trade.

Our Capital Campaigns Masterclass will include focused talks, interactive discussions and current trends from world experts. This workshop will be relevant to the Alumni and Fundraising staff, and will make you think, review and implement best practice.

Our iPhone & Cinematography workshop is guaranteed to get the creative juices flowing. Creative communication forms the beating heart of marketing communications/ social media/ telling your story, but not all of us feel comfortable delving into our creative brain in order to produce new and inspiring material. Our workshop will explore elements of videography, empowering you to communicate with elegance and eloquence.

This expert is an experienced presenter, writer and content developer and at #epadelaide2020, he will share the secrets to Delivering an amazing Presentation. Delegates will learn the core components of every great talk:

The story – making sure the message has a coherent structure
The media – enhancing the story not distracting from it
Presentation – making sure the message is delivered with presence

This incredible handpicked lineup of experts will take you through Discovering Advancement. There will be a lot of shared knowledge from people at different stages in the Industry from those newly joined, fresh faced members to those experts who have lots of insights to help you on your journey. This unique workshop will be an unforgettable opportunity to update your Advancement knowledge, and is relevant to everyone in the Educational Advancement sector. Do not miss out.

You can get totally overwhelmed when it comes to social media, the new platform developments, algorithms, how do you keep up? In our Social Media Advertising workshop, you will come away from this session and you will be so incredibly excited and pumped that you will just want to do everything now!! DO NOT MISS THIS SESSION! You will learn from someone who has worked in the industry (MySpace, Bebo, Facebook). Want some insider tips? Register for this session.

Take advantage of our free Sponsor workshops, where you will be provided with information and training on their services and products, with Q & A session to follow.

Synergetic: Empower Education through world-class Management Solutions.
Charidy: Leading Nonprofits use Charidy to accelerate their growth and strengthen their communities, fundraising solutions.
Digistorm: Apps, websites, enrolment automation and much more.
Potentiality TBC : Provide an all-in-one solution that encompasses a powerful Fundraising Database, a social network integrated Online Community, a Website, Emailing facility, an Events Management System, inbuilt Payment Gateway, Campaign Manager and Microsoft Outlook integration.

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Main Conference

HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS

We have a broad range of fantastic National and International speakers to share their expert knowledge. Hover over speaker to find out more.

IAN TAYLOR NZ Founder/Managing Director at Animation Research l Profoundly inspiring, deeply thought provoking, refreshingly authentic – prepare to be informed educated and inspired by this humble, accomplished and multi awarded innovator. Ian challenges the status quo of our societies and addresses important social issues relating to our educational system and its impact on our people. The switched on, creative, solutions focused, ‘Don’t see why not!’ thinking of this innovator will stay with you for ever.

KAREN GATELY Author, speaker, Adviser, Coach and Educator l Karen is a highly-acclaimed human performance and leadership expert. She is a passionate educator who began her career as a teacher and continues her love of teaching through the work she does with schools and businesses across Australia. She provides coaching, advice and workshops aimed at enabling school boards, principals, leadership teams and students to be at their best. She is a prolific writer and media commentator.

CHRISTINE NIXON Chief Commissioner at Victoria Police l Christine Nixon APM is an Australian former police officer who was the chief commissioner of Victoria Police, being the first female chief commissioner in any Australian state police force. After leaving Victoria Police, she was appointed as chair of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority. Christine was the 19th Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, the first woman to become a police commissioner in Australia.

ANDREW GOSSEN US Executive Director, Digital at Cornell Uni, l Andrew joined Cornell in 2010 from Princeton, where he spent eight years in alumni affairs in a number of diverse roles. His main focus is using digital technologies, including social media, to build audiences and mobilize them on behalf of Cornell. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton and a doctorate in social anthropology from Harvard University. He is a social media strategist with a strong Advancement background.

BRENDA TOURNIER UK Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement, University of Portsmouth l Brenda has worked in the field of University Advancement for 15 years, following a varied career that ranges from marketing management, business consulting and community relations to several successful years as an entrepreneur. Recently, she moved from her role at the University of Western Australia to lead a budding Advancement team at the University of Portsmouth in the UK.

KRISTA SLADE US Ex-Director, Strategic Partnerships University of Toronto l Krista Slade has worked in educational advancement for 25+ years, building a global career with institutions such as the University of Toronto, University of Melbourne, CASE and the Rhodes Scholarships. She has extensive experience in alumni engagement, institutional strategy, principal gift fundraising and volunteer management. She is a CASE Laureate and Crystal Apple recipient.

SIMON JONES UK Director of Development- Manchester Grammar School l He was educated at MGS, Exeter and Bordeaux Universities, before completing his MBA at the University Of Leicester School of Management UK. After an academic career teaching geography, Simon has lead the Development Office at MGS since 2010, overseeing the School’s quincenteenary celebrations in 2015 and the Next 500 bursary appeal. He is a regular speaker at development and alumni relations conferences around the world.

TAYLOR STOCKDALE US President/Headmaster - The Webb Schools US l Taylor Stockdale is currently serving as the sixth Head of Schools of The Webb Schools, located in Claremont, California. Stockdale is a leading American educator with more than 30 years of experience in independent schools in the United States. He is a noted authority on educational leadership, school governance and is currently in the final stages of a $100 million campaign to celebrate the schools Centennial in 2022.

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Our exciting social program provides an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and suppliers and most importantly, have fun. The networking focal point of #epadelaide2020, the Welcome Reception at one of the most picturesque sporting grounds in the world the Adelaide Oval, provides the perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues. Included with your full registration. The exhibitors area will be open throughout the pre-conference and 3 day conference, where you can grab a coffee at one of the stations, meet with suppliers and build new business relationships in a relaxed environment. Our Fuego Gala Evening, featuring exciting entertainment, a highly anticipated event provides the perfect opportunity to network and create amazing memories with colleagues. Join us for the social highlight of the Conference, to be held at the National Wine Centre of Australia. Unwind with friends and colleagues over fabulous food and drinks while being entertained! Dress code: a touch of red!

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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

CONFERENCE TOUR PACKAGES

While in Adelaide, don’t miss out on some of the local attractions which have been carefully selected by our local Conference Committee as must see places. Adelaide is a gateway to some of Australia’s best wine country and is home to Australia’s official best restaurant, hotel, wine, gin and beach. As Adelaide has suffered losses during the recent tragic bushfires some of these tours may be unavailable but you are encouraged to help support Adelaide tourism as much as possible as locals try to rebuild and bring their beautiful tourist destination back to its former glory. There is lots of information on some special offers, planning for your trip and also if you decide to extend your visit to enjoy everything that Adelaide has to offer.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

CONFERENCE APP

Our Conference App is under construction at the moment and will be available end of April, start of May. This app will provide you with an up to date itinerary.

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