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AUSTRALIA’S HR EVENT OF THE YEAR

Join us 16 – 19 September Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

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THE FUTURE OF HR

WELCOME TO A FUTURE THAT’S MORE VITALLY HUMAN THAN EVER

AHRI National Convention and Exhibition 2019

Presented by AHRI

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AHRI’s National Convention and Exhibition is a multi-day, immersive learning experience designed to gather and shape HR for the future.

The event is broad and flexible, giving delegates the opportunity to learn and connect with other HR professionals from all over Australia while delving into the topics making headlines in the world of human capital management.

This year, the Convention will be held in Brisbane, Queensland, and will feature some of the world’s most influential speakers and thought leaders paving the way for HR best practices.

Read on to discover what these future thinkers are bringing to the Convention table. Their learnings - distributed in keynote, concurrent and workshop format - will be the basis for the future direction of HR.

This, alongside Public Sector and HR Technology Conferences, Australia’s largest HR exhibition, plus a host of networking opportunities – like AHRI’s glamorous gala dinner – all aim to ignite innovation for you and your organisation, and drive change in the way we approach human capital in the future.

Welcome to the future of HR.

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LEARNING FOR TODAY,SHAPED BY TOMORROW

TRANSFORM YOUR THINKING

Tomorrow’s stories are being told today: the future of HR is being created now by thought leaders and big thinkers. Our line-up of over 50 diverse and engaging speakers discuss both current and future HR topics, challenging norms and considering a future that’s more vitally human than ever.

ENGAGE THE COMPANIES LEADING THE FUTURE

Explore Australia’s largest HR exhibition, showcasing the latest products and services from some of the world’s leading HR solution providers.

Discover new ideas from organisations determined to innovate into the future.

CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED PROFESSIONALS

Thousands of the best and brightest HR minds from the globe come together at Australia’s HR event of the year.

Discuss global topics and local issues with a human-centric focus in an environment of networking, learning and sharing.

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Connect with thousands of attendees from a variety of private, public and not-for-profit sectors

Who attends:

• HR professionals across all levels and sectors (public, private and not-for-profit)

• Business leaders, owners and directors

• Decision-makers with significant HR responsibilities

• Anyone responsible for workforce decisions aimed at driving success of their organisation’s people and culture

• Practitioners and consultants specialising in HR and technology

60% Private

27%Public

14% Not-for-profit

Unique opportunity to engage with medium, large and multi-national enterprises. Percentage below indicates business size.

30% 1-99

28%100-499

12% 500-999

30%1000+

“Fantastic start to the conference – so many ideas

my head was spinning a bit.”2018 DELEGATE

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PROGRAM OVERVIEWDay 1

Public Sector HR Conference What will the future hold for the Public Sector? What changes can be made in an environment that’s turbulent but necessary? Find out from leading Public Sector authorities – such as David Thodey – on what impact HR will have on the Public Sector now, and in the future.

HR Technology Conference The future of HR is being accelerated more and more by the technology boom currently in progress. This unprecedented level of growth leaves many questions still to be answered: what role does HR have in an age of AI and machine learning? Come and learn from speakers - such as Dr Catherine Ball - at the forefront of these topics.

Day 1 concludes with the official opening and keynote, followed by welcome reception and exhibition launch.

Day 2 – 3

Main Program and Exhibition The world of HR is changing: How will you shape tomorrow? The keynote and concurrent speakers in the Main Program tackle the topics of work/life integration, trust, leadership, team unity and more in this comprehensive learning experience. Choose from over 50 sessions with plenty of presentations available from world-class speakers. For more information on Australia’s largest HR exhibition, see page 18.

The glamorous gala dinner is held on the evening of Day 2.

Day 4

Interactive Workshops Doing is the best form of learning. Learn from some of the best HR has to offer in these fully-interactive workshops. The half-day workshops will focus on two key areas of HR – work/life integration and transformation. For more information, see page 15.

Conference sponsor

Conference sponsor

Transformation innovation workshop sponsor

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Welcome reception and exhibition launch

Following the official opening and keynote, we invite you to attend our Destination Queensland welcome reception and exhibition launch for an exclusive look at over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest HR solutions. Network with other delegates, explore the exhibition and enjoy cocktail-style entertainment.

The welcome reception is brought to you by Indeed.

Gala dinner

The highlight of the Convention’s social events, the gala dinner promises to bring a fun, social networking atmosphere as you dine over a three-course meal. This year’s theme will be Masquerade Ball, which guests are welcome – and encouraged – to dress to.

A ticket to the dinner is included in all multi-day registration options. Additional tickets for partners, friends, colleagues and staff may be purchased during registration.

The gala dinner is brought to you by ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll.

Celebrate the achievements made in the HR field and socialise with your fellow delegates.

“There is a magic that happens when

people come together, really learn and explore

different ideas”RACHEL BOTSMAN

SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For more social and networking events available at Convention, visit ahri.com.au/convention.

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Professor, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

As founding director of Wharton School of Business’s Work/Life Integration Project, Stewart has built a career around rethinking human capital management.

With an awards list that includes HR’s Most Influential International Thinkers, Thinkers50’s Distinguished Achievement Award, and Work Life Legacy Award by the Families and

Work Institute, Stewart addresses the key issues of work-life balance in a holistic, leadership-centric manner.

His work – comprised of a “four-way win” between companies and their employees – is showcased this year in both Keynote and Workshop delivery.

STEWART FRIEDMAN

KEYNOTE MAIN PROGRAMAND WORKSHOP

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Founder and Co-Director, Institute of Coaching, and Instructor at Harvard University

When Harvard Business Review describes your concept as the Management Idea of the Year, you know it deserves praise. Dr Susan David is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist.

Named on the Thinkers50 global list of the top management thinkers, Susan is highly sought-after as a keynote speaker and consultant,

with clients ranging from the UN, World Economic Forum, EY, Google and NASDAQ.

Her focus on creating areas of engagement, high-performance leadership and culture change will be a key highlight of her presentation.

DR SUSAN DAVID

KEYNOTE MAIN PROGRAM

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Founder, CEO business disability international

Internationally recognised as a spirited and creative thought leader, Susan knows how to mobilise business leaders behind economic and social inclusion principles worldwide.

Making a career from challenging outdated assumptions regarding disability in the workforce, Susan is grounded on the reality of both business and disability.

Leading business disability international (bdi), founded by Barclays, GSK and Infosys, she directs the conversation between global business and persons with disabilities.

Susan will reveal how she developed the world’s first Leadership Development Programme for persons with disabilities, and many more global initiatives.

SUSAN SCOTT-PARKER

KEYNOTE MAIN PROGRAM

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Chairman, CSIRO

As Chairman of Australia’s CSIRO, David set out the company’s strategy to boost innovation and performance. He hopes it will create benefits for all Australians through impactful science and innovation.

He was CEO of Telstra from 2009 until 2015, and was responsible for the company’s corporate, government and large business customers, both nationally and internationally.

David brings his knowledge and experience pushing boundaries at Australia’s “innovation company”, liaising with government sectors during his corporate career and leading the most recent independant review of the Australian Public Sector.

The Public Sector Conference is brought to you by SEEK.

DAVID THODEY

PUBLIC SECTOR CONFERENCE

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Head of R&D and Work Futurist, Atlassian

With responsibilities spanning seven global R&D centres, Atlassian’s “Team Doctor” Dom has helped scale the company by being ruthlessly efficient and effective, with a keen eye on the future of work.

Dom pioneered Atlassian’s “Team Playbook”, a set of rules that helped make their teams “take on the impossible”.

The book provides step-by-step instructions for tracking a team’s health, and new ways of working – called “plays” – that allows teams greater efficiency in their output.

Dom shares his experience working for the world-renowned Atlassian brand and his commitment to disruptive, efficient people management.

DOM PRICE

KEYNOTE MAIN PROGRAM

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Author, ethics advocate, environmental science and technology expert

Author, founder, executive director and ethics advocate, to name a few. Dr Catherine Ball works across global projects where emerging technologies meet humanitarian, education and environmental needs.

Her focus is on demystifying emerging technologies by engaging communities and connecting with people.

She champions diversity and inclusion, believing we need points of difference to truly innovate the changes we want to see in the world.

Her highly sought-after voice will inform the start-up and tech world on a range of projects; from using drones to kill weeds to creating world-leading events.

The HR Technology Conference is brought to you by Ascender & PeopleStreme.

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BALL

HR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

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Co-founder Sendle, Certified teacher of Google SIY, Adjunct Professor at UTS Business School

Nine years ago, Craig Davis returned to Australia to start three businesses.

One of these, Sendle, sent ripples through the postal industry as it disrupted it, being named Top 10 Most Innovative Company by the Australian Financial Review for two years running.

For Craig, however, disruption is about more than just technology: it’s about harnessing human potential.

For him, the biggest leaps in organisations come from human productivity, creativity and innovation.

Craig brings his experience to Convention this year, where he will make the Official Opening Keynote and demonstrate the human power to affect productivity, creativity and innovation in organisations for a future that looks to be more human than ever.

CRAIG DAVIS

KEYNOTE MAIN PROGRAM

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INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

Total leadership

Stewart Friedman Professor, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

In this interactive workshop, Stewart leads you through his “four-way win” exercise: a new, innovative way to balance the work/life duality, showing leadership best-practices when it comes to managing people and teams.

Transformation innovation

Scott Anthony Senior Partner, Innosight

With more than a decade of insight, Scott has contributed to the blueprints for how successful companies can leverage disruptive change to create and fortify growth for tomorrow.

Scott’s interactive workshop is aimed at giving proof of these successful outcomes and how innovation can be achieved through them.

Transformation innovation workshop sponsor

View the full speaker line-up at ahri.com.au/convention

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REGISTRATION AND PRICING

*Member discount with Early Bird rate applied. T&C’s apply. All prices are GST inclusive.

Spread over four days, the National Convention offers a variety of registration options suited to your industry, career-level and budget. From an all-inclusive, four-day experience to a single-day pass, you’ll find a customised registration option tailored for you.

Bring your team and save, for group bookings of 5 or more, view our discounts on page 21.

An immersive learning experience for executives, HR managers and aspiring leaders of tomorrow

The Works is the ultimate learning experience. An all-inclusive registration option to all four days of Convention. You’ll gain access to either HR Technology or Public Sector HR Conferences, as well as both days of the Main Program. Plus, get a hands-on learning experience at a Workshop.

From $3,190*

REGISTRATION UNLOCKS:

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CHOOSE ONE: Public Sector HR Conference HR Technology Conference

CHOOSE ONE: Workshop: Total leadership Workshop: Transformation innovation

BE QUICK – EARLY BIRD CLOSES 30 JUNE Register now: ahri.com.au/convention

THE WORKS

Save over $400 with Early Bird rates

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MAIN PROGRAM + SPECIALTYGet more hands-on learning for your specialty sector

Three days, all the keynotes and concurrents of the Main Program, PLUS get deeper insights into your organisation’s industry sector with access to the Public Sector HR Conference, HR Technology Conferences or Workshops.

From $2,750*

REGISTRATION UNLOCKS:

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CHOOSE ONE: Public Sector HR Conference HR Technology Conference Workshop: Total leadership Workshop: Transformation innovation

MAIN PROGRAM

From $2,189*Focus on the big picture agenda

Two days, keynote speakers and concurrents. The Main Program is designed to give you the true crux of Convention: the topics, the networking, the exhibition, all in one ticket.

REGISTRATION UNLOCKS:

Official opening and keynoteMain program day oneMain program day two

Welcome reception Gala dinner Exhibition

Save over $400 with Early Bird rates

Save over $450 with Early Bird rates

To view all registration and pricing options, visit ahri.com.au/convention

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AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST FREE HR AND BUSINESS EXHIBITION

The latest trends in HR, technology and people management come together in a professional networking environment in the exhibition hall at Convention. Visit over 100 premium organisations as they showcase the up-and-coming future of HR products and services. The exhibition also includes:

Free professional development seminars Hear from industry experts covering a range of topics to help drive innovation and build capability into your organisation. The free exhibition seminars cover the latest training topics, product demonstrations and case studies for your professional development.

Networking and Business lounge Network, socialise and recharge your device in comfort. Business lounge is brought to you by Culture Amp.

Competitions and prizes Explore new and innovative products, services and insights from organisations within the exhibition hall and have your badge scanned by them to go into the draw to win great prizes.

Social Hub and Live keynote feeds Keep up-to-date with social media activity throughout the event and watch the live feed of keynote speakers, streamed directly into the exhibition hall. Streaming brought to you by Achievers.

Coffee break Relax at our espresso stands conveniently located throughout the exhibition hall. Brought to you by LeasePlan, Team Management Systems and Beam.

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ELMO Cloud HR & PayrollKineoIndeedCornerstoneSAP LitmosSage Software AustraliaPageUp

Sponsors

intelliHRKronos Australia Pty LtdFlare HRAscender & PeopleStremeSEEKCulture AmpAchievers

QSuperReward GatewayAustralianSuperSaba Software Pty LtdThe Myers-Briggs CompanyLeasePlan ANZTeam Management SystemsBeam

Art of MentoringBlanchard Australia BridgeCharles Sturt UniversityConnXCorporate CrayonCoverforceCrewmojoDeakin UniversityEBSCO Corporate SolutionsEmployeeConnectFitness PassportfoundUFrontier SoftwaregetAbstractH.W. Holdsworth Recognition and RewardsHerrmannHR Advance | Workplace AssuredHR Profiling Solutions

Exhibitors

HR3HROnboardHuman SynergisticsHumanforceICF AustralasiaIntegro Learning CompanyInzeniusKINNECT & No More Pain ErgonomicsLangley GroupMap My PlanMember Benefits AustraliaMental Health First Aid (MHFA) AustraliaMitrefinchMy PotentiaPeoplePulse, an ELMO solutionPeter Berry ConsultancyPivot, an ELMO companyPreferred Training Networks

PrezzeeRed Health Independent Medical AssessmentsRevelianRITEQ PTY LTDRMIT UniversitySalary Packaging AustraliaSHLSignal GroupSnackwize Tambla LimitedThomson ReutersTribal HabitsValti GroupWFS: A WorkForce Software CompanyWise WorkplaceWridgWaysYOUtaxZOHO

2019 SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS*

*For the most up to date list of sponsors and exhibitors, visit ahri.com.au/convention

Discover new and innovative ideas to help tackle organisational challenges, build your network of peers and receive exclusive offers and pricing on HR products and services.

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THE AHRI STAND:WHERE HR MEETS

Explore over 100 product service providers over two days with this free exhibition visitor pass, and access CPD-eligible seminars.

FREE

Exhibition visitorUpgrade your Exhibition visitor pass and get access to the official opening and keynote address, along with  a networking opportunity at the welcome reception.

Only $99

Premium visitor passGet a taste of Convention with this single-day pass. Get access to a conference, one Main Program day or a Workshop.

From $924

Single-day pass

EXHIBITION PASSES

Come and meet the AHRI team and discover the latest HR services, exclusive member benefits, education programs and more!

The AHRI stand is where you can learn everything there is to know about being an AHRI member: from exclusive discounts to new career growth opportunities to your membership loyalty benefits, the AHRI team can assist you in finding the information you need for your career.

AHRI bookshop Browse a variety of titles from Convention speakers and meet them at exclusive book signing opportunities throughout the event. Brought to you by Kronos.

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DISCOUNTS

Being an AHRI member allows you to save on all full day registration types, and grants you access to AHRI member-only benefits. To find out how becoming an AHRI member can benefit your career, contact enquiries@ahri.com.au.

AHRI members

Access special registration options for Not-For-Profit, Student and Distance delegates and get access to special discounts.

Not-for-profit, Distance and Students

“The value of attending the AHRI convention is to

meet your peers, get new ideas and understand what’s ahead of

people in this profession”CATHERINE FOX

To view all discount offers visit ahri.com.au/convention

Groups of five or more can save over $400 per registration. If your organisation has over 10 people interested in attending, call 1300 239 978 for customised Corporate Package options.

Group bookings

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HOW WILL YOU SHAPE

TOMORROW?

Early bird registration closes Sunday 30 June 2019Standard registration closes Friday 6 September 2019

Registration enquiriesArinex: ahrinc@arinex.com.au | +61 (0) 2 9265 0700

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