2023 AEN Mid-Year Conference
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
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
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Andrew Robson
AATIS
Apprenticeships Information and Data Manager, AATIS
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Chris Ingham
VRQA
Deputy CEO, Training and Skills, VRQA
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Craig Robertson
Victorian Skills Authority
Chief Executive Officer
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David Barron
Apprenticeships Victoria, Training, Skills and Higher Education, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions
Acting Executive Director
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David Tate
AiGroup Apprentice and Trainee Centre
Project Manager – Vic Manufacturing Skills Project
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Dean Arundell
Plumbing Apprenticeships Victoria
Manger
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Dean Luciani
AEN Board Chair
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Dee Keca
AGA
GTO Senior Manager
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Fiona Sergi
Manager, Social Procurement Capability, Department of Government Services
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Gary Workman
Executive Director
Apprenticeship Employment Network
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Harriet Henry
Essential Media
Research Management
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Janet Lui
DEWR
State Manager, Victoria Office, Workforce Australia Provider Division
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Janet Nicolson
WorkSight
Director
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Jarrod Cartwright
Apprenticeship Support Australia
Manager, Contract Operations (VIC)
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Kirsty Harcourt-Cooke
Department of Education
Project Director, Delivery, Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce
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Lisa Fowkes
SVA
Director, Employment Programs, SVA
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Melanie Croke
Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Victoria State Government
Director, Workforce Delivery
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Peter Lewis
Essential Media
Executive Director
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Peter Treseder
Education Manager
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Rod McLellan
Development Victoria
Project Director, Advisory Services
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Stacey Fedden
NECA Education and Careers
Projects and Workforce Developments
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Steve Dargavel
Labour Hire Licensing Commissioner
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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 - 935:00SpeakersPeter Treseder
- 935:00Welcome & Acknowledgement935:00 - 940:00SpeakersDean Luciani
- 940:00Update from Victorian Skills Authority – New Initiatives/Programs940:00 - 1020:00SpeakersCraig Robertson
- 1020:00Apprenticeships Victoria Update1020:00 - 1050:00SpeakersDavid Barron
- 1050:00Commonwealth Games, Project Updates1050:00 - 1130:00SpeakersRod McLellan
- 1130:00Update on DET – Headstart1130:00 - 1210:00SpeakersKirsty Harcourt-Cooke
- 1210:00Networking Lunch1210:00 - 100:00
- 100:00AEN Program Updates – Panel Session100:00 - 200:00SpeakersDavid TateDean ArundellDee KecaStacey Fedden
- 200:00Update from DEWR/Commonwealth Initiatives200:00 - 240:00SpeakersJanet Lui
- 240:00VRQA Update240:00 - 320:00SpeakersChris Ingham
- 320:00Afternoon Tea320:00 - 340:00
- 340:00Social Procurement Framework340:00 - 410:00SpeakersFiona Sergi
- 410:00Apprentice Incentives410:00 - 440:00SpeakersJarrod Cartwright
- 440:00AEN Update440:00 - 510:00SpeakersGary Workman
- 510:00Conference Close510:00SpeakersPeter Treseder
- 630:00Conference Dinner630:00 - 930:00
- 29/06/2023
- 830:00Delegate Registration Open830:00 - 910:00
- 915:00Opening & Welcome915:00 - 920:00SpeakersPeter Treseder
- 920:00Keynote Address: Ministers Office/Industry Update920:00 - 930:00SpeakersMinister Gayle TierneyThe Hon. Gayle Tierney
- 950:00Updates on Jobs Victoria Programs950:00 - 1030:00SpeakersMelanie Croke
- 1030:00Morning Tea1030:00 - 1050:00
- 1050:00Labour Hire Authority Update1050:00 - 1120:00SpeakersSteve Dargavel
- 1120:00Current AATIS Activities1120:00 - 1150:00SpeakersAndrew Robson
- 1150:00Industrial Relations Legislative Change1150:00 - 1220:00SpeakersJanet Nicolson
- 1220:00Employer Views on Apprentices by Essential Social Ventures Australia1220:00 - 120:00SpeakersHarriet HenryLisa FowkesPeter Lewis
- 100:00Conference Close100:00SpeakersPeter 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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