2018 ARA AWARDS DINNER SEMINAR ON REPORTING FEEDBACK SESSIONS Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Wednesday, 20 June & Thursday, 21 June 2018 All organisations in the Asia-Pacific Region are invited to attend the ARA Seminar and Awards Presentation Dinner, and consider entering the 2019 Awards. Seminar on Reporting Engaging WITH STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DIGITAL TRANSITION: How to prepare effective print and online versions of an annual report
ANNUAL SEMINAR ON REPORTING The Seminar program will be delivered by experienced ARA Adjudicators and speakers from organisations which have consistently produced high quality annual reports. They will discuss key issues that should be addressed and the practical how to aspects of producing an annual report that will communicate effectively about an organisation s current performance and future prospects. Register online at www.arawards.com.au N.B. A discounted Seminar fee of $580 inc. GST is available to participants who also register to attend a Feedback Session on the day of the Seminar. Seminar Fee $690 inc. GST (includes buffet luncheon)
FEEDBACK SESSIONS Entrants in the 2018 Awards are eligible to have a Feedback Session with an ARA Adjudicator for a modest fee. Feedback Sessions are available: On the day of the Seminar, Thursday 21 June at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney; or Before or after the Seminar at a mutually convenient date, time and place (or by teleconference). Feedback Session Fee: $380.00 inc. GST Note: Up to three people from the same organisation may attend. Register online at www.arawards.com.au For information visit the website or contact ARA Email ara@arawards.com.au Phone +61 2 9241 1240
SEMINAR PROGRAM 8.30-9.00AM REGISTRATION A selection of 2018 Gold and Special Awards winning reports will be available for examination. 9.00AM WELCOME Professor Suresh Cuganesan ARA Chair OPENING REMARKS Linda Stoneman, ARA Director Seminar Chair 9.15-10.00AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS: ONE MIRVAC STORY Susannah West Sustainability Reporting and Communications, Mirvac Limited 10.00-10.45AM REPORTING IN TODAY S DIGITAL WORLD Erwin Groenendal Co-Founder and Product Director, Tangelo Software 10.45-11.15AM Break for morning tea 11.15-12.15PM EXPERT PANEL WILL DISCUSS: EXPERIENCES OF ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE CONSISTENTLY PERFORMED WELL IN THE ARA AWARDS: Benefits of preparing an excellent annual report: - and how to do it Moderator: Stephen Varady CSM, ARA Director and Chair, Awards Committee Dr Jeanne Ng Director, Group Sustainability, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited The Value of Corporate Reporting John Nicolades Chief Executive Officer, Bridge Housing Why it is important for not-for-profits to submit their reports for scrutiny and benchmarking Marco Monaco Audit Leader - Audit Office of New South Wales Reporting in the Public Sector and interest in the Special Award for Work Health and Safety
SEMINAR PROGRAM 12.15-12.45PM HOW TO MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM PRINTED TO ONLINE ANNUAL REPORTS Marnie Reid Head of Shareholder Services, AMP Limited 12.45-1.45PM Break for lunch 1.45 3.00PM EXPERT PANEL WILL DISCUSS: PREPARING ANNUAL REPORT CONTENT AND WORKING WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS; Moderator: Stephen Varady CSM, ARA Director and Chair, Awards Committee Tang Lien Managing Director, Nova Fusion, Kuala Lumpur Client project management in annual report production in the Asia Pacific Michael Witt Senior Licensing Consultant, Copyright Agency Copyright at Work: The need to understand copyright in relation to annual reporting Jeff Davey Director, DesignDavey Including Design in your Strategy 3.00PM CLOSE OF SEMINAR Closing remarks by Seminar Chair
A R A A W A R D S Presentation DINNER Cost: $245 /per person Table of 10: $2,205.00 inc. GST $2,400.00 inc. GST with organisation signage Note: The Awards Presentation Dinner is an occasion for all organisations in the Asia Pacific Region to attend and consider entering the 2019 Awards. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Wednesday, 20 June 6.45pm for 7.15pm (Black Tie/Business Suit) Master of Ceremonies: Michael Pascoe, Financial Journalist The Awards Dinner celebrates excellence in reporting to stakeholders. All interested in reporting are encouraged to join senior members of business, government and not-for-profit organisations, ARA directors, sponsors and adjudicators at this high profile event. Register online at www.arawards.com.au for the Awards Presentation Dinner, Seminar and Feedback Sessions.
ARA GUESTS: Discounts are available for accommodation and flights. (When booking, please advise you are attending ARA Events.) Accommodation at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Venue for Awards Presentation Dinner - Wednesday, 20 June Seminar on Reporting & Feedback Sessions - Thursday, 21 June Contact: 61 (2) 9250 3100 quote Code ARA0618 or go to www.fourseasons.com/sydney/ - Code is 0618 to book Virgin Airlines flights: Contact amanda.patterson@corporatetraveller.com.au Ph: 612 8893 9500 ARA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF: MAJOR SPONSORS SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE PARTNERS AUSTRALASIAN REPORTING AWARDS LIMITED ABN 11 145 956 172 Locked Bag 17, Australia Square NSW 1215 or Suite 1, 44 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: 61 2 9241 1240 E: ara@arawards.com.au www.arawards.com.au Australasian Reporting Awards Limited is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 1950 to encourage effective communication of financial and business information. ARA is run by volunteer professionals from business, government and not-for-profit organisations.