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2006 AALARA Conference speaker line up
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association invites you to participate in the annual national conference 8-11 May at the Conrad Jupiters Hotel and Casino Gold Coast.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS TO DATE:
Charles Bray, President and Chief Executive Officer – IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Lynton Harris, Chairman & CEO – The Sudden Impact Entertainment Company
Stephen Forth, Manaing Director – Clemenger Advertising Robert Bradley,Chief Executive Officer – Royal Life Saving Society Australia
James Eddy, Managing Director – Jamberoo Action Park Kevin Jones, Manager – Blacktown City Council's Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Lee Carter, Operations Manager – Wet 'n' Wild Water World Craig White, President – Waterplay
David Randall, Director – David Randall & Associates Chris Turner State Co-Ordinator Plant – Mechanical Hazard Management Group Workcover NSW
Ms Leanne McLennan Audit Co-Ordinator – Acting Senior Inspector OHS Safe Work SA Mr Tony Evans Major Events Co-Ordinator – Worksafe VIC
Michael Chan Chief Safety Engineer Department of Industrial Relations Warren Pearson, National Director – Australia Day Council
Terry Skene, Director – Kingston Park Raceway Tim Heap, Chief Executive Officer – Fastline Pty Ltd
Stan Durkin, Director – Durkin Amusements Merv Neal, Director – Maurant Business Associates
Jo Thompson, Director – Food Consultants Australia Marianne Lim, Liability Manager – Proclaim Management Solutions
Robert Stock, Managing Director – Sputnik Agency Chris Deaves Engineering Co-ordinator – Warner Village Theme Parks
Bob Tan General Manager, Special Projects – Dreamworld Stan Durkin Director – Durkin Amusement
Max Laurie, President – Victorian Showmen's Guild /Industry Operator Judith Noble, Project Manager– Royal Adelaide Show
Sue Hood, Show Secretary – Dubbo Show Shaun McKeogh, Cultural & People Development Manager – Warner Village Theme Parks
Leigh Crutchley, Director – Critical Infrastructure Protection Branch, Attorney General's Department Australian Federal Government Dr David Eager Professor – University of Technology Sydney (Chair Indoor Play Committee)
Ken Smith, Director – Megamania Denis Beltrame, Director – Kids Space Indoor Playgrounds
Tim Newman-Morris, Franchise Manager – Lollipops Playland Franchising Chris West – Go Play Pty Ltd
FOR THE FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM LOG ON TO THE AALARA WEBSITE: www.aalara.com.au or contact the AALARA conference office on e: [email protected]
KEY TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:
The 2006 conference programme will feature sessions including: • Marketing, promotions and public relations
• Youth Culture, Marketing Trends that turn young people on (Case studies) • The Scaremaster – A case study in the fear factor
• Tracking the trends, opportunities and challenges for our future- Amusement, Leisure & Recreation • Financial management, legals and business planning
• Securing places of mass gatherings – A business & government partnership (Venues & Events) • Claims, Contracts and Customers – Best Practices in Liability, incident and Claim Management
• Plan for success- Strategic thinking and business planning • Making Events more meaningful
• Information affecting the aquatics industry • Training and Customer Service- Have we got it right?
• Australian standards update – occupational health and safety, work place relations and risk management • Merchandising – Food and beverage
• Panel presentation on Transportable rides and ShowCircuit • New technology and trends from around the world
• Panel presentation on indoor play (Draft Australian Standard for Indoor Play and current trends)
…and more!
THE CONFERENCE WILL ALSO INCLUDE:
EVENING SOCIAL NETWORKING FUNCTIONS
• Welcome Networking Drinks – Poolside Conrad Jupiters- Monday 8 May • New AUS$25m dollar Australian Outback Spectacular Themed Attraction – receiving great reviews from the industry and media on the show and dinner! Tuesday 9 May
• Gala dinners with silent auction, fabulous band 'odyssey' and entertainment. Dance the night away or hit the tables for some Casino fun! Wednesday 10 May
AALARA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Wednesday 10 May 2006 4.45pm, Conrad Jupiters Hotel
SHOW CASE LOUNGE:
SBF Visa International, Moser Rides & Entertainment srl, SAC Sartori Srl, Antonio Zamperla, Australian Tourist Attractions, Atomiq Pty Ltd, Lockers.com, Vanbar Digital Photography
SITE TOURS: • Back of house tour of the Superman Escapes Attraction (Operations/Maintenance Focus) Warner Bros Movie World
• A tour highlighting aspects of training and quality customer service • Join the group for an animal adventure tour (Including Shark Bay and marine animal attractions)
• A behind the scenes look at all the track action and a track drive
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Transportable Ride Operators • Indoor Play Centres • Permanent Outdoor Theme Parks and Attractions • Aquatic attractions • Festivals & Events • Professionals and Consultants • Manufacturers and Distributors • Coin Operated Amusements
DON'T MISS THIS GREAT NETWORKING AND EDUCATING NATIONAL EVENT! REGISTER NOW!
Complete the Delegate Registration form available at www.aalara.com.au and fax to the AALARA office on 07 3807 0931 (or phone: 617 3807 3508)
Proudly Sponsored by: Coca Cola, Queensland Government- Department of Industrial Relations, Warner Village Theme Parks, Oamps Insurance Brokers, RNA Qld, RAS NSW, Fuji Film, Royal Adelaide Show, Waterplay, Go Play, Backdrops Fantastic, Nestle Peters Ice Cream, Royal Lifesaving, Kodak, Wizid Wristbands, IAAPA
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