Conference Sessions

The Big Skills Conference consists of plenary and concurrent sessions with interactivity built in. During sessions you have the opportunity to interact with speakers in the question and answer times as well as the panel discussions.  Each day will also include an out-of-the-ordinary plenary session covering major skills issues.

The interactive session on the Tuesday afternoon will be led by the audience and the questions you ask. This will not be a session for presentations, but a unique opportunity for you to help come up with some ‘bright ideas’ to increase the number of skilled workers in Australia and the region.  You might see some future policy taking shape!

A highlight planned for Wednesday afternoon is a panel discussion in an interesting and different way, with a topic of critical importance. In this special session, the panel will be discussing the importance of social inclusion, with a particular focus on engaging people with physical or intellectual disability in further education and work.

The afternoon of the final day is The BIG Skills Quiz Show.  While this will be a light-hearted and fun session, it will also be educational and help us to sum up the results of the past three days of the Conference. Don’t miss this!

Our aim at this Conference is to give delegates the opportunity to not only learn, but to also actively participate as much or as little as they would like.  Come to this Conference to network, contribute your ideas, develop new skills and have fun!

Conference Brochure and Program

Conference Brochure  PDF 2.2 MB | RTF 986 KB

Conference Program  PDF 69 KB | RTF 344 KB

Disclaimer

All best endeavours will be made to present the program as printed in this document. The meeting and its agents reserve the right to alter without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating to the meeting, for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The Big Skills Conference 09 Organising Committee and the Meeting Organisers are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Big Skills Conference 09, Organising Committee and the Meeting Organisers do not accept responsibility for loss of monies caused by delays. Participants are advised to take out personal travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions. The meeting does not cover individuals against cancellations of bookings or theft or damage to belongings.

The Conference Social Program will be a time for delegates to catch up with old friends and meet new ones in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the scientific sessions.

Magnificent venues, fine wines, delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere will ensure many nights of entertainment and memories to take home.

Information on the Conference Social Program can be found on the Social Programs page.

This page includes the following topics:

• Welcome reception
• Optional breakfasts
• Conference festival food and wine
• Accompanying guests

General information

General Information and Information for Visitors to Australia

Information for overseas visitors  PDF 1.3 MB | RTF 567 KB

Venue

Sydney – Conference City

Sydney, Australia is the venue for the BIG Skills Conference 09 to be held from 2 to 5 March 2009.

Sydney is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a reputation for friendly people, a cosmopolitan lifestyle, wonderful shopping and world-class entertainment. Our magnificent harbour, renowned Opera House and sunny beaches combine to make Sydney a unique destination and a city of sophistication and fascinating variety.

Information on the venue can be found on the Venue page.

Contact Us - Conference Secretariat information

ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd

GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001

Telephone: +61 (0) 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 (0) 2 9251 3552
Email: BIGSkills09@icmsaust.com.au