IMC National Conference 2016

ADAPT ● INNOVATE ● FACILITATE

The consulting profession . . .  what 's the future?

How do we build the capability of the consulting profession?

The IMC National Conference has been the must-attend event for professional consultants for the last five years - and this year will be no different!

The theme of our conference this year is “Adapt ● Innovate ● Facilitate”, from the perspective of Consultants/Advisors improving/transforming themselves, their firms and their ability to support their Clients to enable better outcomes for Government, Industry and Community.

Day 1 of the Conference is focused on the drivers and tools/techniques for change towards shaping the future of the Consulting Profession.  Day 2 of the Conference is focused on ‘listening’ to Government and Industry and better understanding what the Client Marketplace needs/wants from the Consulting Profession.  Facilitated sessions will also help to respond to the Speakers and Discussions, and engage Delegates in the development of a roadmap towards building the capability of the consulting profession for the future.

Our Speakers include expert consultants, advisors, coaches and facilitators, along with representatives from Government and Industry.

We are grateful to our Sponsors and special interest group Partners for their assistance and support, and look forward to working together to make this Conference a place of collaboration and partnership.

Programme Highlights (13-15 November 2016):

    Sunday evening

• 6:30pm Welcome Reception and Award Ceremony with Guest Speaker Dr Marlene Kanga AM

    Day 1 (Monday)

• 9:00am Welcome and Opening Address by The Hon Victor Dominello MP, NSW Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation
• 11:15am Keynote Speaker Ari Galper, The World’s #1 Authority On Trust Based Selling
• 1:30pm What do Consultants and Consulting Firms need to adapt, innovate and facilitate?
• 5:00pm National AGM 2016
• 6:30pm Harbour Cruise Dinner

    Day 2 (Tuesday)

• 9:00am Keynote Speaker Richard Hopkins, former Head of Operations for the 4 time consecutive World Championship winning Red Bull Racing Formula One Team
• 9:30am What does Government and Industry need from the Consulting Profession?
• 1:30pm Women-in-Consulting Session (ALL Welcome)
• 3:30pm Conference Close

Special accommodation rates are available for Conference Delegates at our spectacular venue PARKROYAL Darling Harbour.

All Welcome!

Members, colleagues, clients, and representatives from Government and Industry are all welcome to attend and be part of creating the shape of the consulting profession for the future.  The venue has an upper limit of 250, and places will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis according to online registrations. The IMC Federal Council looks forward to warmly welcoming and hosting you during what is set to be our best conference yet.

FINAL DAYS for Registration . . . so, don't miss out!

IMC Australia was established in 1969, and is a founding member of ICMCI International (established in 1987).  By our definition, Consultants are those ‘professionals’ who are degree qualified, have technical experience in their base qualification (eg. engineering, science, business, finance, accounting, law, etc), and now provide consulting/advisory services to add value to client organisations (either internally or externally).  Professional Members who can demonstrate achievement of competencies in our international competency framework may be awarded “Certified Management Consultant” (CMC) status – similar to becoming a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Accountant, etc.

Sincerely,

Brendyn Williams (FIMC CMC), NSW&ACT Chapter President

Institute of Management Consultants Australia