CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 3-5 MAY 2015, GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA SUNDAY 3 MAY 1115 Brunch, in the marineX@marine15 trade exhibition . Room 1, Plenary session 1215 MARINE15 Opening and Ministerial Welcome Minister for Industry, the Hon Ian Macfarlane 1235 KEYNOTE ADDRESS What the future brings and how to be prepared Bernard Salt, one of Australia’s leading social and demographic commentators 1350 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Safe boating: industry and safety agencies working together Howard Glenn, Chair Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee 1420 Afternoon tea, in the marineX@marine15 trade exhibition . Room 1 Room 2 1520 Creating business success – what’s trending in the marine industry Bill Yeargin, Correct Craft, USA Cross-jurisdictional and cross-agency education and compliance Jean Murray, Canadian Safe Boating Council, Canada 1605 More people boating, more often = more $$$ Panel of speakers from Australia, UK and USA International safety campaigns Rachel Johnson, National Safe Boating Council, USA 1700 Creating the right service culture Karie Stupek, Forever Resorts, USA Faster, higher: foils, jets and wings Jack Ellison and Dario Valenza 1800 MARINE15 WELCOME RECEPTION . MONDAY 4 MAY 0700 Breakfast, in the marineX@marine15 trade exhibition . Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 What’s selling: how and why Online boating: connecting with the public David Campsell, boatsales.com.au Planning & infrastructure for marina development Jesse Ellenz, Bellingham Marine 0845 Who’s making the purchase decision Tim van Duyl, Trade-A-Boat Berth occupancy v yield Richard Johnson, Ardent Leisure Generational change: connecting with a younger boater Greg McNeill & Mick O’Conner, Marine Teachers Assoc 0930 Insurance for business IC Frith Insurance Brokers New Products at marinas marineX@marine15 exhibitor presentations Assessing the effectiveness of prevention programmes Jean Murray, CSBC, Canada & Rachel Johnson, NSBC, USA 1010 Morning tea, in the marineX@marine15 trade exhibition 0800 Kerry Moher, Freshair Educators, Canada . Room 1 Room 3 Economic forecast Sevanth Sebastian, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Weather – customising for boating Neal Moodie, Bureau of Meteorology & Roger ‘Clouds’ Badham Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 1155 New Products in boating marineX@marine15 exhibitor presentations Better environmental management solutions Hugh Thomson, Enviropacific Lifejacket evolution Nick Byrne, Standards Australia Lifejacket Committee & Anthony Bradstreet, Surf Life Saving Australia 1235 Lunch, in the marineX@marine15 trade exhibition 1110 . 1400 Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Making profits in changing times Creating profit out of your upland storage Panel of marina operators Tasmania’s experience of compulsory lifejacket wear Peter Hopkins, Marine and Safety Tasmania Sponsorship: attracting and retaining sponsors Karen Baldwin, MIA & Abby Clemence, Infinity Sponsorship Stakeholder engagement, community consultation Dr Kate Panayotou, GHD Don’t lose your cool: cold water immersion Dr Gordon Giesbrecht, University of Manitoba, Canada Sponsorship: attracting and retaining sponsors Karen Baldwin, MIA & Abby Clemence, Infinity Sponsorship Martin Grunstein 1445 Making profits in changing times Martin Grunstein 1525 Afternoon tea, in the marineX@marine15 trade exhibition . Room 1, Plenary session 1620 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Communications in the digital age Martyn Thomas, Managing Director, FRANk Media Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 1715 Digital marketing for the boating industry Case studies from industry panel Superyachts: facilities, expectations and trends Oscar Siches & Steve Ryder Paddle safe – a boom entry-level sport Paddle NSW Emerging markets: China and South-East Asia Andrew Chapman, President MIA 1900 MARINE15 GALA DINNER . TUESDAY 5 MAY 0730 Breakfast, in the marineX@marine15 trade exhibition . Room 1 , Plenary session 0815 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Gold Coast developments: tourism, boating and opportunities Clr Tom Tate, Gold Coast City Mayor Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 0835 Manufacturer and retailer relationship Bill Yeargin, Correct Craft, USA Marina research: where to from here Dr Ed Mahoney, Michigan University, USA Safety Management Systems Australian Maritime Safety Authority 0930 Upselling: the art of the service walk around People, Planet, Profit: prosperity through sustainability Dr Caroline Noller, The Footprint Company Solo boating: kill cords and much more Matthew Hodson, John Crawford Marine 1010 Morning tea, in the marineX@marine15 trade exhibition 1115 Understanding finance: wholesale and retail Marine industry finance provider 1200 Three best profit ideas Panel from competitive submissions Martin Silk, Yachting Australia . Communication technologies Australian Maritime Safety Authority Room 1 Room 3 Managing today’s workforce Karie Stupek, Forever Resorts, USA Domestic Commercial Vessel National Law Australian Maritime Safety Authority Room 1 , Plenary session 1255 MARINE15 CLOSING SESSION Darren Vaux, Chairman BIAA, Andrew Chapman, President MIA & Howard Glenn, Chair ARBSC 1400 Industry forum – by invitation or additional registration (complimentary) Gold Coast Waterways Authority Forum | BIAA Marine Manufacturers Forum | MIA Certified Marina Managers Forum | Cold Water Workshop