2019 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Friday 21 June (9:00am to 4:30pm)
- Note: The Conference was followed by Networking Drinks 4:30pm-6pm
Expo
Expo focussed on co-operative sectors and includes:
- co-operative trade and service suppliers
- Co-operative Community Market Place
Core Conference Program
OPENING – including Premium Sponsor presentation
- Andrew Ferguson, Managing Director, Coverforce Insurance Solutions
MINISTER’S OPENING ADDRESS
KEY NOTE SPEAKER(S)
- Greg McNamara, Chair and Interim CEO, Norco Co-operative
PANELS
Panel 1: Leading Co-operative specialists – on the couch Q&A style:
- Rose Webb, NSW Commissioner for Fair Trading
- Greg McNamara, Chair and Interim CEO, Norco Co-operative
Panel 2: Academic Panel – Role of Universities in Co-operative history and renewal:
- Prof Greg Patmore (Sydney)
- Dr Sarah Kaine & Prof Emmanuel Josserand (UTS)
- Dr Sidsel Grimstad & Prof Morris Altman (Newcastle)
LUNCH – Key Associate Sponsor Event
SECTOR WORKSHOPS & MEETING – Themed Workshops & Sector Meetings including so far:
- Housing Co-operatives Sector Forum
- Food Co-operatives Sector Forum
- Regional Retailing Sector Forum
- Quick and dirty guide to employment law – Worklawyers
- Printing can be socially effective – Breakout Media Communications
- Never use “click here” – Webgirl Consulting
- And more
Whole Conference Feedback
- Facilitated feedback discussion then Networking Drinks
PREMIUM SPONSORS
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
BURSARY SPONSOR
Learning & Professional Development
Thursday 20 June (9 am to 4 pm)
Inclusions: Lunch, Tea & Coffee
Venue: Paddo RSL, 220 Oxford St, Paddington NSW
A program of 2 workshops to choose from:
Co-operative Governance and Management – Presented by Co-ops NSW
- Suitable for directors, members and staff
- The fundamentals of governing and managing a co-operative
An intensive and tailored day of professional development for new, experienced or future directors and managers of co-operatives.
Topics covered include: The Co-operative Principles and Values, The Co-operative National Law and Regulations, Directors’ Roles and Responsibilities, Good Governance Principles and Conduct, Conflicts of Interest, Effective Board Meetings, Co-operative Financial Statements and Reporting.
Learn and network with other co-operative leaders in THE program specific to co-operatives.
Presenter Sam Byrne FAICD is the Secretary of Co-ops NSW and co-author of Co-operatives in Australia: A Manual (all participants receive a copy of the second edition published in 2017).
Digital Media for Co-operatives – Presented by Webgirl Consulting
- Suitable for directors, members and staff
- Understanding and utilising digital media for promotion, analysis and sales
Learn about the latest tools to take advantage of the digital world and grow your co-operative.
Topics covered include: Branding, Website, Video, Apps, Search Engine Optimisation, Social Media, Email Marketing, Paid Marketing.
Presenter Kristin Sinclair has over 18 years’ experience in the online and print arenas. Kristin has worked with many co-operatives to develop and enhance their online presence.
