Upcoming Events Melbourne, Australia

<div>Australasian Aquaculture 2012 has been the premier aquaculture event in the Asia Pacific</div><div>region for almost a decade now.</div><div>The inaugural Australasian Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show, hosted by NSW</div><div>Fisheries took place in 2004 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Since then,</div><div>the event has been held biennially in capital cities near the major aquaculture production</div><div>regions of Australia.</div><div>Skretting Australasian Aquaculture 2012 will take place at the Melbourne Convention and</div><div>Exhibition Centre, the only 6 Star Green Star Convention Centre in the world. As usual the</div><div>Executive Committee is dedicated to offering new initiatives, a stimulating Program and</div><div>ample networking opportunities.</div><div>Australasian Aquaculture; now hosted and managed by the National Aquaculture</div><div>Council (NAC), and partnered by the World Aquaculture Society, Asian Pacific Chapter,</div><div>has continued to gain momentum across the years and looks set to continue to do so as it</div><div>heads towards World Aquaculture in 2014.</div><div>World Aquaculture will be hosted by the city of Adelaide. A city and state that is</div><div>renowned for the manufacture of high quality aquaculture produce.</div><div>The Adelaide Convention Centre was ecstatic to ‘Land Aquaculture’s Big Fish’, with the</div><div>four-day event estimated to see 3000 visitors and 200 exhibitors from around the globe in</div><div>attendance.</div><div>With the 2012 theme of ‘The Next Ten Years’, the upcoming Conference and Trade Show</div><div>will focus on the future direction of the aquaculture industry over the next ten years and</div><div>will celebrate the industry’s environmentally sustainable credentials. Who knows what lays</div><div>at the other end of the aquaculture rainbow…maybe a ‘pot’ of seafood gold?</div>

Visitor Information: Further information about CHASE 2012 will appear during Autumn 2011 and the full seminar programme should be published in late November 2011. Registrations for CHASE 2012 are now open but seminar bookings will not be possible until late November 2011.

The evolving role of today’s EA & PA The role of an Executive or Personal Assistant is always expanding to include new functions and responsibilities, often indicating an increasing workload. Clear and honest communication, prioritisation of tasks and increased personal efficiency are the foundation to ensuring personal growth and career success. The National EA & PA Convention will help you excel in your role and develop the skills needed to assist your manager and organisation to operate effectively in a fast paced, complex and increasingly changing environment. This conference will focus on developing a positive relationship with your manager, recognising opportunities to continuously grow your career, and how to build stronger and more productive teams within your organisation. You will be amongst like-minded peers in a fun and interactive environment where you will hear from senior level executives and leading business consultants who can help you improve your job performance. By attending this conference you will learn:How to recognise opportunities and continuously grow your careerPractical tips for extending your role to include greater involvement in the business and core aspects of the organisationStrategies for effective leadership and teambuildingTo present a professional corporate image and maintain professionalism in your career

With more than 300 exhibitors the Good Food & Wine Show is the ultimate place to explore new tastes and discover the latest culinary trends from around the world.Imagine the delights of:* Seeing your favourite celebrity chef appearing live in the Celebrity Theatre with demonstrations and book signings throughout the show* Tasting new dishes designed by our celebrity chefs including Tobie Puttock, Matt Moran and Alastair McLeod in the Show Restaurant* Trying your hand at the new Cheese Matters Masterclass or the tasty recipes in the Gourmet Garden Cooking School, as well as exciting wine sessions in the Riedel Decanter Bar.  

Victorian Transport Infrastructure Conference is the largest conference focusing on transport infrastructure projects in Victoria. in 2011, the Conference attracted over 250 delegates.  The 2012 conference is expected to be bigger and better.The 4th Annual Victorian Transport Infrastructure Conference will focus on the ambitious vision to ensure Victoria is at the forefront of transport infrastructure. Presentations from leading government and industry specialists will provide strategic analyses of the opportunities and challenges that will define this ambitious expansion for accelerating Victoria's transport infrastructure development. By providing a high-level forum for discussion, debate and doing business, this conference will help delegates learn about the current and upcoming transport projects, hear about developments investments and plans for improving the current state of transport infrastructure.Sectors covered in the conference agenda:RoadsRailPublic TransportRegional TransportPortsFreight & LogisticsThe conference will also provide its delegates with the perfect opportunity to discuss topics and issues presented and provide a fantastic networking opportunity where transport professionals, operators, contractors, consultants, investors can all learn of the latest plans, developments, share experiences and lessons learned. The conference room will be set up in cabaret style with a question and answer segment in place to encourage and enable delegates' opinions to be presented.

ICME 2012 is being held in Melbourne, Australia in 9th - 13th July, 2012. The conference venue is the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, a 6 Star Green Energy rated Convention and Exhibition Centre in central Melbourne capable of hosting the whole conference in one venue. There are abundant accommodation options available, from student dorms to deluxe hotels within walking distance of the Conference venue, and many of Melbourne's famous attractions.

Hotel Hospitality & Design will be launching in 2012 at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. This never been seen before industry event will feature the latest in hotel & hospitality suppliers, innovative feature areas, custom designed shell and extensive conference programs. With the full support from the AHA National and Vic, HMAA, AAA Tourism and the LMAA, Hotel Hospitality + Design is exactly what this industry is demanding and will be the show of shows to attend.