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Future Leaders Networking Event

RACV Royal Pines Resort

Leadership and Collaboration Experience. Join us for an evening of hands-on leadership exercises that boost team building and broaden your professional network. This session is designed to encourage practical collaboration for future industry leaders. Enjoy a selection of complimentary food and drinks while connecting with your fellow leaders & peers. On Wednesday 15 May you […]

Kmac & Thetford Golf Day

RACV Royal Pines Resort

RACV Royal Pines is home to three 18-hole, par-72 combination layout golf courses, including an Australian PGA Championship course.  Taking full advantage of this fantastic location, we are holding The National Conference Golf Day, hosted by Kmax & Thetford on Wednesday 15 May 2024! The tournament format will be a 4 person Ambrose team event.  Registration is $110 […]

$110

ModnPods Tour – Hosted by ModnPods

ModnPods Factory Arundel

This is your chance to get a behind the scenes look at cutting-edge and sustainable modular housing production at the ModnPods factory on the Gold Coast.  Generously hosted by ModnPods themselves, delegates will enjoy a guided tour throughout the impressive facility ahead of the conference opening on Wednesday. Numbers are strictly limited.  Registration for this exclusive opportunity […]

MASTERCLASS | Sustainability: Empowering caravan parks to be inclusive and sustainable

Cypress Room 1

Accessible Tourism and Eco Tourism Accessible Tourism Title: From Inclusion to Expansion: Accessible Tourism's Impact on your profitability Presenter's Name: Kerry Williams Businesses embracing travellers with disabilities are achieving 80% plus occupancy and enjoying higher net profits and feel a great sense of social achievements whilst doing so. Discover why accessible tourism should be a […]

MASTERCLASS | How to create the ultimate digital guest journey (RMS)

Royal Poinciana

Presented by: James Pasztor RMS Product Guru ready to show you how to optimise RMS Cloud at your park Duncan Waterman, Payments Expert, will give you the confidence to be PCI Compliant and get paid on time From the moment your guests arrive to accepting payments, our RMS experts will walk you through a new […]

MASTERCLASS | Practical tips and tools on the latest Artificial Intelligence apps

Plenary

Presented by: Nate Buchanan – Pathfindr.ai Most people have played around with ChatGPT to write some marketing copy or assist with writers block. But Artificial Intelligence is much more powerful than this and can be used in creative way to unlock time and generate workplace efficiencies. With 100’s of apps being developed daily, this technology […]

Cocktail Making Class ($99/person)

Hydrate/ModnPods Bar

Cocktails - Mixed, Shaken and Stirred! Indulge in an unforgettable experience that will have you doing the three things you enjoy Smiling, Laughing and Drinking! Learn how to shake, stir and mix the ingredients of your favourite cocktails! Then of course, DRINK THEM AFTERWARDS!    

$99

MASTERCLASS | Understand how recent employment law changes affect you

Cypress Room 1

Presented by: Dan Feldman – Managing Partner at HR Legal There have been significant changes to the Fair Work Act including the “Closing Loopholes” and “Secure Job Better Pay”. This session will provide you with practical guidance about what this means for your business and the implications for employers, employees and contractors.  The session will […]

MASTERCLASS | Unleash Potential: Embrace Insights, Elevate Skills & Delight Guests! (Newbook)

Royal Poinciana

Presented by: Erin Stevenson & Sophie Peel – Newbook Led by Newbook’s COO, Erin Stevenson, and Training & Support Consultant, Sophie Peel, join us as we explore insights from the Australian caravan industry.  Discover strategies to streamline operations, boost revenue, and create memorable guest experiences. Learn about powerful features in Newbook that you can activate to […]

MASTERCLASS | Better Forecasting & Maximize Revenue with RMS (IDeaS)

Cypress Room 2

Presented by: Jurgen Ortelee, Managing Director, APAC, IDeaS Revenue Solutions Forecasting and decisions based on forecasting are key components of optimizing revenue for your property. In this masterclass we will dive deeper into the topic of forecasting and what the importance is of length of stay. We will also look at ‘minimum price points’. REGISTER HERE

Conference Opening

Main Stage

Welcome to Country Conference opening – Grant Wilckens (Caravan Industry Association of Australia) Keynote: Steve Sammartino - Futurist

Steve Sammartino – Futurist | Guest Speaker

Main Stage

Futurist Steve Sammartino is a tour de force in the field of technology. An expert in AI’s profound implications for business and society, Steve has been immersed in Computational Intelligence systems from the tender age of 10. Steve goes beyond theory and brings lessons from his own tech ventures. His latest Macro3D, a ground-breaking AI […]

Welcome Cocktail Function

Ease into the conference with drinks and canapés at the Welcome Function. Kicking off at 6pm in the Trade Exhibition area, you’ll get to socialise with exhibitors and check out what’s new from the very best industry suppliers. This is also an excellent time to reconnect with old friends and welcome new faces to the […]

Yoga

Cypress Room 1

The practice of yoga offers a multitude of benefits, encapsulating a holistic approach to physical well-being and mental clarity. It helps improve flexibility, muscle strength, respiratory efficiency, and promotes an enduring sense of inner peace. Engaging in yoga also cultivates a mindfulness that serves as a foundation for a balanced lifestyle. Yoga inspires you in […]

Andrew Fisher – Investment Banker | Guest Speaker

Royal Poinciana

Andrew joined Australian Retirement Trust, formerly Sunsuper, in 2010 and is Head of Investment Strategy, responsible for managing strategy, asset allocation & investment risk for the Super Savings investment options at Australian Retirement Trust. He has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry. His recent experience has included roles with the Guardians of […]

Bastien Treptel – Former Black Hat Hacker | Guest Speaker

Main Stage

Reformed black hat hacker, Bastien Treptel from his early teenage years, hacked into computers and accounts to steal important bank customer information and credit card details. He was eventually caught by the federal police over his love for pizza, and now uses his detailed knowledge of cybercrime to enlighten Australians to help them stay safe […]

Lucy Bloom – Creative Thinker | Guest Speaker

Main Stage

Lucy is an award-winning leader and speaker. She’s a change-maker, exceptional communicator, and business fixer with the best mohawk in the business. Lucy led an advertising agency for 20 years before she became the CEO of a brand-new women’s health organisation, funding a network of hospitals and a midwifery school in Ethiopia. She then went […]