THURSDAY 6 MAY 2021

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Leadership breakfast with keynote presentation

7:30am - 8:30am

 

The Australian Not-For-Profit Leadership Breakfast brings together more than 100 sector leaders to hear a keynote speaker address a key issue facing Australian not-for-profits. It is an excellent opportunity to network and connect with your leadership peers. 

 

Keynote Speaker: TBC

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ARRIVAL TEA & COFFEE + EXPO

Relax and enjoy a refreshment with your fellow delegates while exploring our 36-booth exhibition and planning which exhibitors and products you want to investigate in more detail.  

8:30am - 9:00am

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MC Welcome & Welcome To Country

9:00am - 9:30am

 

Welcome To Country

 

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Opening keynote

9:30am - 10:30am

 

The Connecting Up Conference opening keynote will be delivered by one of the most influential figures in the Australian not-for-profit sector and is a rallying call for delegates, inspiring them to achieve their full potential through technology, training and bold strategic vision.

 

Speaker: TBC

 

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BREAK. MENTORING. EXPO & NETWORKING.

10:30am - 11:00am

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Product demonstration (10 minutes)

Brand new for 2021, we will be inviting selected product and service providers to demonstrate how they can help your not-for-profit. All demonstrations take place in a dedicated room allowing up to 120 delegates at a time to learn more about the product or service on display. 

 

Demo by: TBC

 

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Marketing keynote presentation - Jodie Sangster, Chief Marketing Officer, IBM

11:00am - 12:00pm

 

As one of Australasia's leading marketers, Jodie Sangster has a vast reservoir of experience to bring to bear on the marketing challenges facing not-for-profits. Join her to learn how your organisation can achieve its maximum potential, attracting more donations, supporters and volunteers than ever before.

 

Speaker: TBC

 

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LUNCH. MENTORING. EXPO & NETWORKING.

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Product demonstration 1 (10 minutes)

Brand new for 2021, we will be inviting selected product and service providers to demonstrate how they can help your not-for-profit. All demonstrations take place in a dedicated room allowing up to 120 delegates at a time to learn more about the product or service on display. 

 

Demo by: CSG Limited

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Product demonstration 2 (10 minutes)

Brand new for 2021, we will be inviting selected product and service providers to demonstrate how they can help your not-for-profit. All demonstrations take place in a dedicated room allowing up to 120 delegates at a time to learn more about the product or service on display. 

 

Demo by: Lumary

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Product demonstration 3 (10 minutes)

Brand new for 2021, we will be inviting selected product and service providers to demonstrate how they can help your not-for-profit. All demonstrations take place in a dedicated room allowing up to 120 delegates at a time to learn more about the product or service on display. 

 

Demo by: TBA

 

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Stream presentations

1:00pm - 2:00pm

 

Connecting Up Conference stream presentations are short, action-packed sessions led by not-for-profit specialists offering top class solutions and advice to tackle key issues facing the sector. 

 

Stream 1: IT Security

Full details coming soon.

 

Speaker: TBC

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Stream 2: Fundraising

Full details coming soon.

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Speaker: TBC

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Stream 3: Innovation

Full details coming soon.

 

Speaker: TBC

 

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Panel session

2:00pm - 3:00pm

 

Conference panel sessions are designed to share real-world experiences of other not-for-profits facing and overcoming key challenges. They are designed to inspire and encourage your organisation to do the same. 

 

Panelists: TBC

 

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AFTERNOON TEA + MENTORING

3:00pm - 3:30pm

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Product demonstration (10 minutes)

Brand new for 2021, we will be inviting selected product and service providers to demonstrate how they can help your not-for-profit. All demonstrations take place in a dedicated room allowing up to 120 delegates at a time to learn more about the product or service on display. 

Demo by: TBA

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Fundraising keynote presentation

3:30pm - 4:20pm

 

Each year the Connecting Up Conference invites one of Australia's leading fundraising experts to share high level insights, tips and advice to help not-for-profits improve their performance in this critical area. 

 

Speaker and detailed description TBC

 

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Security keynote presentation

3:30pm - 4:20pm

 

Maintaining the security of your digital technology and data is one of the greatest challenges facing all sectors. This keynote presentation will see a world class security practitioner offer concrete advice on how to manage the security of some of your organisation's most valuable assets. 

 

Speaker and detailed description TBC

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Closing keynote presentation

4:20pm - 5pm

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Details coming soon.

 

Speaker: TBC

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AUSTRALIAN NOT-FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

6:00pm - 11:30pm

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