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IPAA NSW Public Sector Events


From 2008 IPAA NSW instituted a new event framework. Events are categorised as Member events or Special events.  Member events include Member Forums and Special Interest Group events, and are normally provided free to members. Occasionally a forum will attract a small fee for members because of higher than normal costs. Public sector special events include events such as Conferences, Seminars, and Master classes which attract increased costs or are aimed at specialist audiences, or both. IPAA NSW members will always receive a discounted rate on all our events.

IPAA NSW Member Events

Special events


Member events

Member Forums

IPAA NSW holds public sector forums with local, national and international speakers on topical subjects relating to public policy and administration. Forums are convened and publicised as issues arise. They are open to all and are free or discounted to IPAA NSW members. Members are offered priority booking to many forums. The forum program this year features a variety of stimulating topics, speakers and formats to encourage participation.

For more information or to book for a forum:

IPAA NSW Special interest group events

IPAA NSW has a number of special interest groups in our Practitioners’ Network, and each group runs regular events. Members may nominate a guest to accompany them to a SIG event.

SIG events:

  • are organised by members for members
  • have a practical focus
  • concentrate on specific topics/policies in management
  • include speakers who are experienced and knowledgeable in their area of practice and are good communicators
  • attract small but enthusiastic audiences who interact with the speakers
  • provide excellent opportunities for information sharing, networking and frank discussion.
  • For more on upcoming SIG events, see the online event calendar.

Public Sector Special events

Conferences

IPAA NSW hosts a NSW State Conference from time to time, and shares in the hosting of the IPAA National Conference with other IPAA divisions on a rotational basis. In June 2008 we hosted the National Conference, The future of public service: striking the right balance. The Institute also assists with the hosting of third-party conferences.

Seminars and Master classes

IPAA NSW Seminars and Master classes are designed to be relevant to the current concerns of the sector. They are designed to be pragmatic, targeted, participative and current bringing together leading case studies delivered by experienced practitioners to examine and share information on particular issues and to suggest options for action.

For more information on current IPAA NSW events, or to book and pay, click here.

Special forums

Premium events featuring pertinent speakers from Australia and overseas. Members receive substantially discounted access to these events.

BIG IDEAS

IPAA NSW presents the BIG IDEAS forum series

The IPAA NSW BIG IDEAS series aims to explore the big issues of today - issues that affect everyone.

BIG IDEAS will use the TED.com website to stimulate discussion about issues currently facing the public sector. IPAA NSW will conduct three BIG IDEAS events in 2009.

BIG IDEAS will be launched in May 2009 with a facilitated discussion focused on ‘Education’. Education has roots in every facet of life, so what better topic to begin with?

TED

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. TED is a global community of interested people, hoping to make a change; something to which individuals in the public sector can relate.

The TED conference, held annually, brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes). The talks are shared online at TED.com, where the motto is "ideas worth spreading".

TED.com gives worldwide access to the talks, ideas and performances of some of the most inspiring voices of our time, such as Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, J.J Abrams (creator and producer of hit TV shows Lost and Alias), Bono (U2 lead singer and social activist).

TED.com advocates the free and open sharing of ideas, and the IPAA NSW BIG IDEAS series aims to facilitate just that.

TheBIG IDEAS series is not the place for people who want to push an agenda or focus on one specific facet of the discussion. The goal is to discuss topics in a broad sense, and to draw out innovative and practical ideas for enhancing the future of our state and the nation.

BIG IDEAS forums will be advertised to members and others prior to each event, and you will be able to book and pay online.

 




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For more information email info@nsw.ipaa.org.au or telephone 02 9228 5225.

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