Conference Information

Conference Program

The theme for the AIBB 2011 National Conference is 'Building Networks - Creating Solutions'.

This year's program features inspiring keynote speakers and interactive workshops designed to educate, challenge and inspire delegates.

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Speakers

We are pleased to announce the following keynote presentations at the AIBB 2011 National Conference.

In alphabetical order:

Shane Dallas
Investigator, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Charlie Gunningham
Manager, reiwa.com

Michael Klug
Partner, Clayton Utz

Radar Luttrell
WA State President, AIBB Executive Member

Debbie Mayo-Smith
International Speaker CSP

Paul Niederer
CEO of the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board (ASSOB)

Shauna Quinlivan
Director, Options Your Choices Your Future

Dr David Game
Director, Communications and Stakeholder Management, COAG National Licensing Taskforce

Concurrent Workshops

The following concurrent workshops will be held at the AIBB 2011 National Conference. Delegates can choose to attend one workshop from each group.

Friday 9 September 2011 (1:30pm - 3:00pm)

Workshop 1: The Necessary Evil!
Presented by Joe Kafrouni, Principal of Kafrouni Lawyers, Business Law Specialist

Workshop 2: Legal Principles of Business Valuations
Presented by John Rickard and Bruce Coudrey

Workshop 3: The Psychology of Selling Businesses
Presented by Mike Smith, Founding Member AIBB, 30 yrs exp, CPBB

Friday 9 September 2011 (3:30pm - 5:00pm)

Workshop 4: Science of Business Broking
Presented by Tony Arena, B.A. LL.B

Workshop 5: Lead Generation
Presented by Peter Hickey, CEO and Founder of Maus Business Systems

Workshop 6: To Bind or Not To Bind?
Presented by Ed Browne, Partner, Madgwicks Lawyers, Melbourne

Sponsors

The AIBB National Conference offers many opportunities for organisations to showcase and promote their business to leading Australia Business Brokers.

To become an AIBB Sponsor, please contact Epic Conferences & Events on +61 2 9281 0024 or download the Sponsorship Prospectus.

Who Should Attend?

The Conference is designed for business agency principals, agency managers and business salespeople. Partners are warmly invited to enjoy the numerous exciting attractions of Brisbane and its surrounds and to attend the social functions.

Conference Venue

The Mercure Hotel Brisbane is located along the banks of the Brisbane River and close to Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall which features excellent shopping opportunities and a short walk from the cultural precinct of South Bank which features cafes, restaurants, gardens and weekend markets.

During your stay at the Mercure Hotel Brisbane, take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool and sauna and its convenient location close to the South Bank Parklands where you can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the lush green grass and open spaces.

Getting There

If arriving at Brisbane Airport, Brisbane’s Airtrain offers a regular and convenient 20 minute express service to the city. The nearest station is Roma Street, a short 10 minute stroll from the venue. Cost for Airtrain at the time of printing is $15 one way or $28 return. Book online and you can save 10%. To book visit www.airtrain.com.au or purchase on the day at the station.