LEAGUES CLUBS AUSTRALIA IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONFERENCE SPONSOR IGT PROUDLY PRESENTS STRATEGIES FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Tuesday 28 April to Thursday 30 April 2015 Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa Registrations online at www.lca.asn.au Wednesday 29 April, 2015 8.45am 9.20am Welcome & Opening Comments Andrew Neagle, Director of Sales, Australia & New Zealand, IGT Opening Speaker Jacob Lanning, IGT Vice President of Product Management Vice President of Product Management, Jacob Lanning, brings to IGT close to two decades of experience in the gaming world from the perspective of casino slot operations management. In his current role at IGT, he drives product planning and strategy for all land-based casino products including systems, hardware, and slot game content. He has been instrumental in facilitating the delivery of many game innovations and first-to-market technologies such as IGT’s first floor-wide server support system. Prior to joining IGT, Lanning held roles including VP and Director of Slot Operations for properties such as the Cosmopolitan and the Aria. 10.30am Morning Tea 10.50am Australia’s Economic Outlook Dr Chris Caton As Chief Economist of BT Financial Group, Dr Chris Caton advises clients on the financial implications of economic trends, policy pronouncements and major political developments. A former head of the Economic Division of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Chris is a leading analyst of the current and future state of both the Australian and international economies, and their potential impact on individual industries. Drawing on his international experience and with an impressive breadth of knowledge, Chris provides succinct and tailored advice to his clients in a wide range of industries, including many that are dominated by small businesses. 11.30am Gaming 2015 – The State of Play • Micheil Brodie, Chief Executive – Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority NSW The Venue Following the completion of a $20 million refurbishment, the refreshed Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is the Gold Coast’s newest paradise within paradise (located approx.1km north of Cavill Ave). The hotel’s accommodations are set amidst lush tropical gardens and feature the area’s only private salt water lagoon where guests can swim and snorkel with an array of tropical fish. Conference sessions are located in and around the Grand Ballroom which offers state of the art audiovisual technology and will comfortably accommodate our delegates. A full buffet Breakfast will be served in Citrique Restaurant. Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa 158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Phone 07 5592 9800 • Paul Newson, Executive Director – Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing NSW • Mike Sarquis, Executive Director – Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation QLD • Belinda Josey, Manager Legislation & Policy Review – ACT Gambling & Racing Commission In this panel session the Senior Regulators in NSW, Queensland & ACT, and Industry stakeholders, discuss their changing gaming environments, as well as Industry and Gaming issues. 12.30pmLunch 2.00pmWORKSHOPS 1-3. Jurisdictional Gaming Workshops: NSW, Queensland or ACT These three open workshops will feature Regulators and Industry Representatives including: Micheil Brodie – Chief Executive – Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority NSW, Paul Newson – Executive Director – Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing NSW, Mike Sarquis – Executive Director – Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation QLD, Belinda Josey – Manager Legislation & Policy Review – ACT Gambling & Racing Commission 4. Marketing Workshop – Effective Social Media Strategies Rhonda Bowen – Managing Director, tic technologies 5. HR Workshop – Managing Your People Mary McTaggart – General Manager Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Cate Griffiths – RTO Manager – CHPRSL School of Hospitality Morgan Stewart – Group Operations Manager – Blacktown Workers Group Thursday 30 April, 2015 8.30am Keynote Speaker Craig Bellamy, Head Coach, Melbourne Storm Since joining Melbourne in 2003, Craig Bellamy has taken the club from strength to strength on the field. The experienced coach has taken his side to finals series on an incredible 10 occasions and to an even more impressive five grand finals. Prior to taking up the role as head coach with Storm, Bellamy underwent a four-year apprenticeship as an assistant to Wayne Bennett at the Brisbane Broncos. Bellamy’s impressive coaching record at Storm has led to higher coaching honours over the years. He has had the opportunity to coach Country Origin as well as be an assistant coach for the Kangaroos and Indigenous All Stars during his time in Melbourne. In addition, from 2008 until 2010 Bellamy was charged with the responsibility of leading New South Wales into Origin. As a player, Bellamy began his career with Canberra in 1982 and stayed with the club for nine seasons. Bellamy enjoyed premiership success with the Raiders in 1990 when the Green Machine defeated Penrith. The following season, the utility left for the English Super League where he played a season with Swinton before returning a year later to conclude his career where it started, with the Raiders. 9.30amRecognising and Responding to Changes in a Competitive Market Morgan Stewart, Group Operations Manager, Blacktown Workers Club Group “We are fighting with other businesses for the discretionary spend of customers” A simple enough statement but a battle call for Board of Directors who advise Club strategy and Club Managers who implement strategy. We are competing for every dollar available for our customers to spend each week. Our competitors know this too and have savvy marketing machines already in action to draw our heartland and social customers away from our Clubs with enticing and easy offers such as franchise food offers, food courts, major retail offers and the ever growing presence of online betting. We must recognise that change is required, ensuring that our offer is relevant to our community and responding quickly to be ahead of the competition. 10.00am 2015 Gaming Report Mark Bryan, Head of Emerging Companies & Gaming Research, Merrill Lynch In this session Mark Bryan profiles the competitive Australian Gambling Environment and investigates whether there are any emerging trends in the way Australian gamblers are spending their money. 10.30am 10.50am Morning Tea The Competitive Hotel & Resort Market Sharon Byrne, Director of Global Sales Australia, Langham Hospitality Group Across the world Langham Hotels & Resorts are truly the epitome of luxury, exceptionally unique in design, unparalleled with their level of service and meticulous in their attention to detail. They are renowned for these hallmarks and more. In this session Sharon Byrne profiles the Langham Hospitality Group Strategies for Competitive Advantage. 11.35am Closing Speaker Michael McQueen Michael McQueen understands what it takes to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Having dedicated the last 10 years to tracking the dominant trends shaping society, business and culture, he has helped some of the world’s best-known brands navigate change and stay in front of the curve. As a leading specialist in demographic shifts, change management and future trends, Michael features regularly as a commentator on numerous TV and radio programs and has written three bestselling books. His newest release, “Winning the Battle for Relevance” is a revealing look at why good ideas and great companies become obsolete and how to avoid their fate. As a familiar face on the international conference circuit, Michael has shared the stage with Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg and Larry King. With clients including Pepsi, Vodafone, and Tupperware, Michael is ideally placed to guide organisations through disorientating change into chapters of relevance. 12.20pm Conference Closing Peter Turnbull, CEO, Leagues Clubs Australia 12.30pm Farewell Lunch Club Industry Education Points All members of the Club Managers Association of Australia (CMAA) will receive five (5) education points towards the maintenance of their ACCM. In addition, all conference attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation. Conference Sponsor CONFERENCE AND ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE COSTINGS Twin Share $1090.00 per person (incl GST) Single $1290.00 per person (incl GST) Premier Sponsor Your package includes: • Two (2) night’s accommodation plus two (2) full hot buffet breakfasts served at Citrique Restaurant • Conference Welcome Reception (including stand up buffet food and beverage package with beer, wine and soft drinks) Education Sponsor • Conference sessions including one (1) full day and one (1) half day of conference sessions, two (2) morning teas and lunches plus speaker’s notes (where available), mints and notepads. • Mid – Conference Evening Event – a 3 Course Dinner with beverages. Diamond Sponsors • Full use of the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa facilities including 24 hour gymnasium, pool, etc. CONFERENCE PACKAGE COSTINGS Platinum Sponsors Welcome Reception, Conference Sessions & Event Evening $790.00 per person (incl GST) Conference Sessions attendance only $590.00 per person (incl GST) AIRLINE TRAVEL WITH VIRGIN AUSTRALIA Price $230.00 per person includes return economy air travel Syd/Cool/ Syd (including all taxes), luxury coach transfers from Coolangatta Airport to Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa and return, charges and GST. Gold Sponsors from Booking Conditions Cancellations Cancellations will be accepted prior to Friday 17th April 2015. Cancellation fees will apply after that date – substitutions are welcome. Checkout Your room must be vacated and any room charges settled by 11.00am on the day of check out. The hotel staff will be happy to store your bags for you until departure. Payment Conditions On receipt of your booking, a tax invoice will be forwarded to you. Payment within 7 days would be appreciated. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE TUESDAY 28 April 2015 From 2.00pm: Hotel Check In From 3.00pm: Conference Registration From 5.00pm: Join your industry colleagues at the Conference Networking Event followed by the Poolside Welcome Reception. Dress: Smart Casual WEDNESDAY 29 April 2015 Silver Sponsors 7.00am – 10.30am: Full buffet breakfast – Served in the Citrique Restaurant 8.00am – 8.45am: Conference Registration 8.45am – 12.30pm: Conference Session 1 – Ballroom. Dress: Smart Casual. 12.30pm: Lunch break From 2.00pm: Conference Workshops From 5.30pm: Mid – Conference Evening Event commences THURSDAY 30 April 2015 7.00am – 10.30am: Full buffet breakfast – Served in the Citrique Restaurant PO Box 20426 World Square NSW 2002 8.00am: Don’t forget to check out 8.30am – 12.30pm:Conference Session 2 – Ballroom . Dress: Smart Casual. 12.30pm: Farewell lunch Phone (02) 9281 3277 Fax (02) 9281 3655 www.lca.asn.au Safe journey home.
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