Spice Knowledge Sessions
The Spice Knowledge Sessions will give you the opportunity to learn about new concepts, and gain first-hand knowledge and experience in a friendly environment.
Note, planning for the 2021 Spice Knowledge Sessions is in full force. If you are interested in being considered for one of the panels, Q&A sessions or presentations, please get in touch now with Brittney Levinson at [email protected].
The 2021 program will offer a great mix of panel discussions, presentations and Q&As in which leading industry experts will share an update on where the event industry is at and where it’s going.
| 2021 PROGRAM | |||
| 10:45 – 10:50 | Opening | Welcome | Welcome By Editor Brittney Levinson & SMC General Manager Paul Davison |
| 10:50 – 11:20 | Keynote | Creativity, thinking outside the box, rethinking events |
Keynote |
| 11:20 – 11:50 | Panel 1 | Industry Update | Industry update Business events leaders share insight into the state of the industry and the path forward |
| 12:00 – 12:20 | Presentation | Legal | Protecting yourself and your events It’s more important than ever to understand the ins and outs of event legalities. Delegates will leave this session with a legal checklist for future-proofing business events |
| 1:20 – 1:40 | Q&A | Indigenous Culture | Celebrating and embracing Indigenous Australia How to incorporate Indigenous Australian culture into your events in a meaningful, sensitive way |
| 12:20 – 1:20 EXPO – LUNCH BREAK | |||
| 1:50 – 2:20 | Panel 2 | Sustainability, Social Responsibility | Events with a conscience Learn from the experts on how to create events that embrace sustainability and social responsibility, while providing strong ROI |
| 2:30 – 2:50 | Presentation | Technology | The future of event tech The last 12 months has forced the event industry to innovate, and fast. As in-person events resume, our technology expert will share the latest advancements in event tech and the top trends to watch |
| 2:50 – 3:20 EXPO BREAK | |||
| 3:20 – 3:50 | Panel 3 | Females of the future | Inspiring the next gen of industry leaders While the event industry has a strong representation of women, high-level positions and boards still often lack gender balance. Our female panellists share tips and advice for those looking to advance their career |
| 4:00 – 4:20 | Q&A / Presentation | Mental Health & Wellbeing | Finding balance in work and life Hear first-hand experiences and take away practical tools to help maintain mental health and wellbeing in today’s everchanging, fast-paced world |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Panel 4 | Events Marketing | The power of event marketing A solid marketing strategy is crucial to driving interest and attendance to your event. Our final panellists of the day will share real-life examples of creative marketing campaigns that pack a punch |
| 5:00 FINISH | |||
Note: This program is subject to change