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
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).
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.
- * 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.
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.

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