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2023 AEN Mid-Year Conference

27Jun(Jun 27)9:30 am28(Jun 28)2:00 pm2023 AEN Mid-Year Conference9:30 am - 2:00 pm (28)(GMT+10:00) Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields, 1 English Street, Essendon Fields

Event Details

This year, AEN is holding its Mid-Year Conference at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields, Melbourne.

Over the one and half day conference, delegates will hear from special guest speakers and representatives of the Victorian Government.  This event promises to be jammed packed with a range of topics and updates, and will be followed by the conference dinner.

Date: Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 June 2023
   
Location: Hyatt Place, 1 English Street, Essendon Fields Melbourne
   
Time: Day 1 Conference: 9.30am – 5.10pm 
Conference Dinner: 6.30 – 9.30pm  
Day 2 Conference: 9.15am – 2.00pm
   
Dress Code: Business Casual

 

Accommodation

All delegates must organise their own accommodation. To receive a 10% discount off the daily rate, call 13 1234 and provide offer code BQST for room only or BQTB for bed and breakfast offerings.  

 

Car parking/Transport

Onsight parking is available in front of Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields.  All parking is subject to availability. Daily Parking $9.25 per car.

  • Tram route 59: Access to tram stop 56 on Matthews Avenue, Airport West and run via, Keilor Road, Mt Alexander Road, Fletcher Street, Pascoe Vale Road, Mt Alexander Road, Flemington Road and Elizabeth Street (City) to Flinders Street
  • Essendon Train Station – Craigieburn Line: Access to Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Newmarket, Kensignton, North Melbourne, Southern Cross, Finders Street 

 

Registration

Ticket Type Member  Non-Member
Conference Only $575 $625
Conference & Dinner $675 $725
Conference Dinner Only $190 $240

 

  • All prices include GST
  • A surcharge of 2% will apply to all payments by credit card. EFT and payment on invoice is not available
  • Tickets will be sent to the billing address email only

 

Registrations Close: COB Monday 16 June 2023

Enquiries: Penny Mure – penny@aen.org.au or 03 9639 3955.

Cancellation/refund policy: Cancellation notice of more than 14 working days prior to the event is fully refundable.  Cancellation notice of less than 14 working days prior to the event, NO REFUND. Substitution of attendees is allowed.  No refunds will be issued for incorrect tickets purchased.

 

Speakers for this event

  • Andrew Robson

    AATIS

    Apprenticeships Information and Data Manager, AATIS

  • Chris Ingham

    VRQA

    Deputy CEO, Training and Skills, VRQA

  • Craig Robertson

    Victorian Skills Authority

    Chief Executive Officer

  • David Barron

    Apprenticeships Victoria, Training, Skills and Higher Education, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions

    Acting Executive Director

  • David Tate

    AiGroup Apprentice and Trainee Centre

    Project Manager – Vic Manufacturing Skills Project

  • Dean Arundell

    Plumbing Apprenticeships Victoria

    Manger

  • Dean Luciani

    AEN Board Chair

  • Dee Keca

    AGA

    GTO Senior Manager

  • Fiona Sergi

    Manager, Social Procurement Capability, Department of Government Services

  • Gary Workman

    Executive Director

    Apprenticeship Employment Network

  • Harriet Henry

    Essential Media

    Research Management

  • Janet Lui

    DEWR

    State Manager, Victoria Office, Workforce Australia Provider Division

  • Janet Nicolson

    WorkSight

    Director

  • Jarrod Cartwright

    Apprenticeship Support Australia

    Manager, Contract Operations (VIC)

  • Kirsty Harcourt-Cooke

    Department of Education

    Project Director, Delivery, Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce

  • Lisa Fowkes

    SVA

    Director, Employment Programs, SVA

  • Melanie Croke

    Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Victoria State Government

    Director, Workforce Delivery

  • Peter Lewis

    Essential Media

    Executive Director

  • Peter Treseder

    Education Manager

  • Rod McLellan

    Development Victoria

    Project Director, Advisory Services

  • Stacey Fedden

    NECA Education and Careers

    Projects and Workforce Developments

  • Steve Dargavel

    Labour Hire Licensing Commissioner

  • The Hon. Gayle Tierney

    Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture

Schedule

    • Day 1
    • Day 2
    • 28/06/2023
    • 900:00Delegate Registration & Morning Tea on Arrival900:00 - 930:00
    • 930:00Conference Opening930:00 - 935:00
      Speakers
      Peter Treseder
    • 935:00Welcome & Acknowledgement935:00 - 940:00
      Speakers
      Dean Luciani
    • 940:00Update from Victorian Skills Authority – New Initiatives/Programs940:00 - 1020:00
      Speakers
      Craig Robertson
    • 1020:00Apprenticeships Victoria Update1020:00 - 1050:00
      Speakers
      David Barron
    • 1050:00Commonwealth Games, Project Updates1050:00 - 1130:00
      Speakers
      Rod McLellan
    • 1130:00Update on DET – Headstart1130:00 - 1210:00
      Speakers
      Kirsty Harcourt-Cooke
    • 1210:00Networking Lunch1210:00 - 100:00
    • 100:00AEN Program Updates – Panel Session100:00 - 200:00
      Speakers
      David TateDean ArundellDee KecaStacey Fedden
    • 200:00Update from DEWR/Commonwealth Initiatives200:00 - 240:00
      Speakers
      Janet Lui
    • 240:00VRQA Update240:00 - 320:00
      Speakers
      Chris Ingham
    • 320:00Afternoon Tea320:00 - 340:00
    • 340:00Social Procurement Framework340:00 - 410:00
      Speakers
      Fiona Sergi
    • 410:00Apprentice Incentives410:00 - 440:00
      Speakers
      Jarrod Cartwright
    • 440:00AEN Update440:00 - 510:00
      Speakers
      Gary Workman
    • 510:00Conference Close510:00
      Speakers
      Peter Treseder
    • 630:00Conference Dinner630:00 - 930:00
    • 29/06/2023
    • 830:00Delegate Registration Open830:00 - 910:00
    • 915:00Opening & Welcome915:00 - 920:00
      Speakers
      Peter Treseder
    • 920:00Keynote Address: Ministers Office/Industry Update920:00 - 930:00
      Speakers
      Minister Gayle TierneyThe Hon. Gayle Tierney
    • 950:00Updates on Jobs Victoria Programs950:00 - 1030:00
      Speakers
      Melanie Croke
    • 1030:00Morning Tea1030:00 - 1050:00
    • 1050:00Labour Hire Authority Update1050:00 - 1120:00
      Speakers
      Steve Dargavel
    • 1120:00Current AATIS Activities1120:00 - 1150:00
      Speakers
      Andrew Robson
    • 1150:00Industrial Relations Legislative Change1150:00 - 1220:00
      Speakers
      Janet Nicolson
    • 1220:00Employer Views on Apprentices by Essential Social Ventures Australia1220:00 - 120:00
      Speakers
      Harriet HenryLisa FowkesPeter Lewis
    • 100:00Conference Close100:00
      Speakers
      Peter Treseder
    • 130:00Networking Lunch130:00 - 200:00

Time

27/06/2023 9:30 am - 28/06/2023 2:00 pm(GMT+10:00)

Location

Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields

1 English Street, Essendon Fields

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