professional program
Friday 6th January 2012
Depart by United flight, with connecting flight to Aspen [other airlines available]. Arrive Aspen airport and transfer to The Gant, your accommodation and conference venue. |
Saturday 7th January 2012
6.30pm – 8.30pm | Conference Opening Reception for delegates and registered partners & families. MC - Jane Flemming In attendance: • Aspen Ski and Snowboard School • Janet Larson - Travelplan The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen Dress for conference and functions is neat casual. |
Sunday 8th January 2012
Sessions 1 & 2 | ||
7.45am – 8.00am | Registration – The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen | |
8.00am – 9.00am | Speaker His Honour Judge Brad Farr SC Chair Andrew Conway |
Topic Expert Evidence |
9.00am – 10.00am | Speaker Hugh Gyton Chair Andrew Conway |
Topic Conversations Matter for Higher Fees in 2012 |
Sessions 3 & 4 | ||
4.15pm – 4:30pm | Registration – The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen | |
4.30pm – 5:30pm | Speaker Andrew Conway Chair Richard McGrath |
Topic Current & Emerging Issues Facing the Professions |
5.30pm – 6:30pm | Speaker Layne Beachley Chair Richard McGrath |
Topic Three Pillars of Success: Desire, Drive & Determination |
6.30pm – 7.30pm | Questions and discussion on all sessions. Aerie Lounge, The Gant. Drinks available |
Monday 9th January 2012
Sessions 5 & 6 | ||
7.45am – 8.00am | Registration – The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen | |
8.00am – 9.00am | Speaker Glenn Crisp Chair Simon Allsop |
Topic Current Issues Relating to Directors’ Duties |
9.00am – 10.00am | Speaker David Denny Chair Simon Allsop |
Topic Mergers & Acquisitions Actively in Australia - past, present & future |
Sessions 7, 8 & 9 | ||
4.15pm – 4:30pm | Registration – The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen | |
4.30pm – 5:30pm | Speaker Steve McIntyre – Smith Chair David Bonnell |
Topic Best Practices for Running Your Practice |
5.30pm – 6:00pm | Speaker Ann Sanders Chair David Bonnell |
Topic The Professions and the Media |
6.00pm – 6:30pm | Speaker Craig White Chair David Bonnell |
Topic Defining Times and Adapting Your Business Model |
6.30pm – 7.30pm | Questions and discussion on all sessions. Aerie Lounge, The Gant. Drinks available |
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4.30pm – 6:30pm | Film Presentation for Children Hosted by Jane Flemming The Conundrum Room, The Gant - to be confirmed - further details in Aspen |
Tuesday 10th January 2012
Full day at leisure |
Wednesday 11th January 2012
Sessions 10 & 11 | ||
7.45am – 8.00am | Registration – The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen | |
8.00am – 9.00am | Speaker Francois Kunc SC Chair Jay Onley |
Topic When an Inspector Calls… |
9.00am – 10.00am | Speaker David Bonnell Chair Jay Onley |
Topic Current Tax Issues |
Sessions 12, 13 & 14 | ||
4.15pm – 4:30pm | Registration – The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen | |
4.30pm – 5:10pm | Speaker Richard McGrath Chair Glenn Crisp |
Topic So You Thought You Were Going to Retire When…? |
5.10pm – 5:50pm | Speaker Jay Onley Chair Glenn Crisp |
Topic The Credit Crunch & Cash Flow Finance |
6.00pm – 6:30pm | Speaker Simon Allsop Chair Glenn Crisp |
Topic Navigating Your Practice in the Cloud |
6.30pm – 7.30pm | Questions and discussion on all sessions. Aerie Lounge, The Gant. Drinks available |
Thursday 12th January 2012
Sessions 15, 16 & 17 | ||
7.45am – 8.00am | Registration – The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen | |
8.00am – 8.40am | Speaker Felicity Rourke Chair Hugh Gyton |
Topic Carbon Pricing – what is it, how does it work and what do our clients need to be aware of? |
8.40am – 9.20am | Speaker Fiona Godsall Chair Hugh Gyton |
Topic From the Physiotherapist’s Bench: useful information for skiers/snowboarders and injury avoidance & management |
9.20am – 10.00am | Speaker Malcolm Gracie Chair Hugh Gyton |
Topic Personal Property Securities (“PPS”) Reform – are you ready? |
11:00am – 1:00pm* | Recreational Race Event on The Spider Sabich Race Arena, Snowmass Mountain, for delegates and registered partners and children (forms must be completed and provided to Ian Purchas by 6.30pm, Sunday, 8 January 2012 in Aspen). |
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11:30am – 2:00pm* | Lunch at The Spider Sabich Picnic Palace, Snowmass Mountain, for delegates and registered partners and children. Further details are provided in the Race and Lunch Information sheet and will be provided at the Conference. |
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- | * Please note: • The picnic area is accessible for foot passengers, further details will be provided at the Conference. Please advise Ian Purchas if you require foot passenger lift passes. • The race and lunch times will be strictly adhered to by mountain staff. |
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Session 18 | ||
4.15pm – 4:30pm | Registration – The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen | |
4.30pm – 6:30pm | Chair Ian Purchas and Margaret Scott |
Topic Open Session for Review of Conference Issues |
6.30pm – 8.30pm | Conference Closing Function & Recreational Race Presentation for delegates and registered partners & families. The Maroon Rooms, The Gant, Aspen |
Friday 13th January 2012
Depart Aspen. Optional extension in Aspen or other resorts available on request. |