Public Relations Institute of Australia National Conference 2009
PRIA National Conference
  International Keynote Speakers
Scott Goodstein Christian J. Schultz Deirdre K. Breakenridge
Scott Goodstein
Former External Online Director
Obama for America
Christian J. Schultz
Head of Communications
Mattel Europe
Deirdre K. Breakenridge
President
PFS Marketwyse
Keynote Speakers
Peter Bush Kate Vale John Brady
Catriona Noble,
Managing Director,
McDonalds Australia & New Zealand
Kate Vale,
Head Australia & New Zealand,
YouTube
John Brady,
Director of Media and Communications,
National Rugby League
Maha Krishnapillai Simon Talbot Anthony Hayes
Maha Krishnapillai,
Director, Government and
Corporate Affairs,
Optus
Simon Talbot,
Head of Corporate Affairs,
Kraft AU/NZ
Anthony Hayes,
CEO,
Tourism Queensland
Speakers
  • Jason Laird, Executive Director Corporate Affairs, GM Holden
  • Andy Ridley, Executive Director, Earth Hour Global
  • Joanna Stevens-Kramer, Head of Corporate Communications, Microsoft
  • Gillian Burrows, Group Manager, Corporate Affairs, John Holland Group
  • Emma Rugge-Price, Head of Corporate Communications, GE
  • David MacGregor, Head of Internal Communications, Woolworths
  • Lydia Buchtmann, Communication Manager, Food Standards Australia & New Zealand
  • Scott Delzoppo, Group Sustainability Manager, Fosters Group
  • Trinity Scarf, Advocacy Manager - Global Public Relations, Tourism Australia
  • Andrew Humpherson, General Manager Government and Public Affairs, ANSTO
  • Ross McSwain, Director of the Office of the Commissioner, Queensland Corrective Services
  • Hank Jongen, General Manager Corporate Communications, Centrelink
  • Anne Leadbeater, Manager, Community Engagement, Office of Emergency Services Commissioner, Department of Justice (Victoria)
  • Jacqui Molensen, Director Community & Corporate Relations,
    Department of Transport and Main Roads (Qld)
  • Danielle Koopman, General Manager Corporate and Government Relations, Tourism Queensland
  • Mariana Vit, CEO, Youngcare
  • Geoff Kelly, Director, Kelly Strategic Influence
  • Geoffrey Stackhouse, Media Trainer, Clarity Business Solutions
  • Margaret Lawson, Director, Cole Lawson
  • Bree Devin, PhD student, Queensland University of Technology
About

The PRIA National Conference 2009 – Public Relations in Changing Climates – will explore the practice of public relations and communication in new and challenging environments. As Australia’s comprehensive communication event, this 2 day conference features 6 afternoon streams providing delegates with insights and skills to anticipate and manage different industry conditions, both blue skies and stormy weather.

With over 460 attendees in 2008, 2009’s conference promises the vibrant discussion and authoritative insights that will engage and promote industry excellence

Over two days, the conference will explore the hottest topics in public relations in a packed program with world class visionary speakers, case studies, panel sessions and workshops. As a delegate, you’ll be an active participant in the conference through facilitated interaction and debates.

As the PRIA celebrates its 60th Anniversary in 2009, this year’s conference will be a key opportunity to celebrate this important milestone for the profession’s peak body with professional peers from across Australia and around the world.

This exciting and highly engaging event will provide both practical case study analysis and visionary insight to allow communicators to get to grips with Public Relations in Changing Climates.

Travel/Accommodation

Official accommodation and travel partner:
FCm Travel Solutions
Team NSW103
Suite F 6 / 30 Clarence St Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 8270 0898
Fax: 02 8270 0877
Email: sam.rowe@fcmtravel.com.au
www.FCMtravel.com

To book a room at the conference hotel download our special booking form: CLICK HERE

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