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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Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awards Dinner
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6:00pm - 6:30pm
PRE-DINNER DRINKS. DOORS OPEN FOR DINNER.
6:30pm - 11:00pm
AWARDS DINNER