Career Events, Expos and Conferences: February 2010

By Josie Chun, 20 January 2010

Check out our listing of February events to further your career, learn about an industry, network or just get inspired!

Do you know of any upcoming events which you would like to tell us about? Let us know!

9th ANZALS Biennial Conference, 2–4 February, Hilton Hotel, BRISBANE
This conference provides an important platform for academics, researchers and professionals in leisure, recreation, tourism, outdoor recreation, culture and play to come together to share their research, knowledge and expertise.

Global Conference on Power Control & Optimisation, 2–4 February, Courtyard Surfers Paradise Resort, GOLD COAST, QLD
The scope of the conference encompasses contemporary and original research, and educational development in the area of electrical power engineering, control systems and methods of optimisation.

Decoration + Design Sydney, 3–5 February, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, SYDNEY
This event brings together the most exciting range of soft furnishing and interior suppliers from around Australia and the world. It caters to key industry decision makers and buyers and offers the unparalleled opportunity to preview the latest trends for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Australian International Furniture Fair, 3–5 February,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, SYDNEY
This event, co-located with Decoration + Design Sydney, will showcase the latest furniture and furnishing designs from over 200 Australian and international companies.

Perth International Arts Festival, 5 February – 1 March, PERTH
For four weeks the world comes to Perth, with artists from Perth and the Great Southern bringing a unique voice to this international arts program celebrating theatre, visual art, food, film and literature.

Youngbloods Events: Defining BrandMe, 9 February, Forresters Hotel, SYDNEY
To succeed in business and your personal life, you need to offer a ‘customer experience’ that distinguishes you from everyone else in the market. Join Claire Owen, founder and leader of Vision & Values at Stopgap, for a light-hearted look into the core of what defines ‘BrandMe’.

Connecting Healthcare, 9–10 February, Citigate Central, SYDNEY
This conference focuses on how healthcare providers are implementing IT solutions and what technologies are central to their strategies.

Utilities Uncovered 2010, 9–10 February, Venue to be confirmed, SYDNEY
Australia’s leading GIS experts will help you ensure you are future-proofing your assets and driving GIS business strategies in order to implement best practice GIS into your utilities operation.

Data Centre Management 2010, 9–10 February, Venue to be confirmed, MELBOURNE
Through case studies and our roundtable format, Data Centre Management 2010 will deliver you data centre best practice to increase your energy efficiency, reduce costs and streamline your data centre.

Regional Airport Development, 10–12 February, Sydney Harbour Marriott, SYDNEY
Regional Airport Development 2010 will bring together federal, state and local government with regional airports and airlines to discuss strategic and practical aspects of regional airport development.

Leadership for the Emerging World, 11–14 February, St Joseph’s Centre for Reflective Living, SYDNEY
The 7th Spirituality, Leadership and Management (SLaM) Conference will bring together keynote speakers and presenters to inspire new ideas and thinking on how we may approach the complexities of leadership in organisations in the 21st century.

Austrauma 2010: Trauma, Critical Care & Emergency Surgery,
11–13 February, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, SYDNEY
The 10th anniversary of Austrauma will bring together an outstanding line-up of world-renowned international faculty from the United States, Sweden, Israel and New Zealand with trauma, critical care and emergency care leaders from around the nation.

Fashion Exposed, 14–16 February, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, SYDNEY
A terrific forum for up-market designers from Australia and overseas to come together, network, showcase their brands and sell their ranges.

1st Global Conference – Making Sense Of: 'Care' in Health Care,
15–17 February, The Women’s College, SYDNEY
This inter- and multi-disciplinary project seeks to address the meanings, the role and the realities of the term 'care' as used in conjunction with practices that relate to health and illness.

Queensland LNG 2010, 15–16 February, Central Eagle Street Conference Venue, BRISBANE
With Queensland LNG expansion advancing at a rapid rate over the last year, this conference is perfectly timed to enable you to assess the most up-to-the-minute advances within the industry in Queensland and plan a strategy for success in the region.

Mining Export Infrastructure 2010, 16–17 February, Holiday Inn, BRISBANE
Australia's only nationally focused mining export infrastructure event will explore the effects of the Vision 2020 project and forecast a look at the minerals industry of the future.

Environmental Management in Mining, 16–18 February, Holiday Inn City Centre, PERTH
Stay updated with the roll-out, implications and expectations of the risk-based approach to WA’s Environmental Impact Assessment.

In-Store Excellence 2010, 17–18 February, Dockside, SYDNEY
In a market where every customer counts, In-Store Excellence will provide you with strategies to drive your profitability and enhance your market position. With two days of business-critical content delivering you case study presentations on your biggest challenges, plus a tailored workshop on boosting profitability, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

1st Global Conference – Making Sense of: Pain, 17–19 February,
The Women’s College, SYDNEY
This interdisciplinary conference provides a forum for inquiry into the vicissitudes of pain: its nature and existential significance, and the many ways in which pain plays a part in our lives. Of particular concern, too, are the biological, social and interpersonal circumstances within which our reactions to pain occur.

Knowing Acting Creating: Melbourne Forum on Doctoral Legal Research, 18–19 February, Melbourne Law School, MELBOURNE
The theme of this year’s workshop – ‘knowing, acting, creating’ – aims to bring together doctoral students and early career researchers from a variety of regions, cultures and disciplines to reflect upon their roles as researchers and be aided, guided and challenged by other participants.

ACCSR’s (Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility)
4th Annual Conference, 19 February, RACV Club, MELBOURNE
In 2010, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world’s leading standards body, will release a standard on what it means to be a socially responsible organisation. Find out what the new standard will mean for your organisation and how responsible business practice has emerged from the financial crisis sharper and more focused than ever.

Managing Partners Forum 2010, 19–20 February, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, GOLD COAST, QLD
The role of the managing partner is evolving rapidly, presenting unseen demands and challenges. This Managing Partners Forum will directly address this phenomenon, by providing networking opportunities and facilitating the development of leadership skills in an educational environment, so that you can meet your professional objectives as expeditiously as possible.

Adelaide Fringe Festival, 19 Feb – 14 March 2010, ADELAIDE
Be part of Adelaide’s biggest fringe festival ever, with shows that are fun, thought-provoking and a little bit cheeky.

The Adventure Travel & Backpackers Expo, 20–21 February, Royal Exhibition Building, MELBOURNE
There is no better way to go than talking to the experts before planning the trip of a lifetime. Our exhibitors come from all over the world and are there to give you the low-down on all that’s happening out there. Listen in on the free travel talks, get great deals and specials, and enjoy the freebies on offer.

Enterprise Software Architecture Workshop: Managing Innovation and Risk, 22–23 February, Novotel Perth, PERTH
This two-day workshop is focused on enterprise software architecture as a specialty. The key focus areas include understanding multiple architecture frameworks, component-based product line, model-driven architecture (MDA) and service-oriented architecture (SOA), which are key for reducing IT costs, ensuring system longevity and enhancing productivity.

Urban Transport World Australia, 22–25 February, Hilton Hotel, SYDNEY
Urban Transport World Australia brings together leading decision makers to discuss policy, strategy and innovation for urban transport planning and delivery.

Asset Allocation Summit Australia 2010, 22–25 February, Four Seasons Hotel, SYDNEY
The Asset Allocation Summit is the region’s most important strategic investment event for institutional investors and investment managers. Global institutional investors and CIOs from Australia’s super fund industry will meet to determine optimal and strategic asset allocation strategies, and new sources of returns.

Health Facilities Design and Development 2010, 22–25 February, Hilton Brisbane, BRISBANE
Future-proof your health facility infrastructure with flexible and innovative designs to effectively utilise your model of care. Share knowledge and insight on best practice redevelopment techniques.

Billy Blue College of Design Brisbane Campus Launch, 23 February, Billy Blue College of Design, BRISBANE
Join special guests Billabong Creative Director, Claudio Kirac, artist Russell Fenn and Frankie Magazine’s founding editor, Louise Bannister, in celebrating the opening of the Billy Blue College of Design.

EcoForum Conference & Exhibition 2010, 23–24 February, Australian Technology Park, SYDNEY
EcoForum brings Australian environment industry practitioners together with their clients and government representatives to update knowledge, solve environmental problems, act on potential business opportunities, and inform and influence policy and regulatory processes.

HSE Energy and Resources 2010, 24–26 February, Holiday Inn City Centre, PERTH
HSE Energy and Resources brings together safety experts from the oil and gas, mining, utilities and construction industries, to discuss how to improve the working environment for employees in the high-risk energy and resources industries.

National Juvenile Justice Summit, 25–26 February, Rendezvous Hotel, MELBOURNE
Attend the National Juvenile Justice Summit to hear from key state government representatives and youth justice organisations addressing the significant issues moving forward for juvenile justice in Australia.

Life Instyle Sydney, 25–28 February, Royal Hall of Industries & Hordern Pavilion, SYDNEY
Life Instyle’s boutique trade event delivers a mix of beautiful designer brands sourced from a diverse range of companies featuring homeware, giftware, lifestyle and kids products. We offer a unique trade-only event dedicated to showcasing a collection of products that demonstrate creative excellence and design within a beautiful shopping environment.

First Instyle Sydney, 25–28 February, Royal Hall of Industries & Hordern Pavilion, SYDNEY
First Instyle provides an opportunity for up-and-coming designers and established design professionals who are looking for entry-level access to the trade fair market. This exhibition space is intended to foster newly established design businesses and young design professionals with the experience and the business opportunities that a trade fair can provide.

Hands-On Expo Melbourne, 26–28 February, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, MELBOURNE
This event brings together the latest tools, machinery, hardware and know-how for the shed, workshop and factory. The Hands-On Expo attracts an audience of tradespeople and people who work with their hands for pleasure.

Adelaide Festival, 26 Feb –14 March, ADELAIDE
The Adelaide Festival program includes opera, theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, cabaret, new media events, Adelaide Writers' Week (the largest literary festival in the world), outdoor entertainment, visual arts exhibitions, master classes, forums, a late night club and much more.

Global Biosecurity 2010: Safeguarding agriculture and the environment, 28 – 3 March, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, BRISBANE
http://www.globalbiosecurity2010.com/
This conference will provide a forum for stakeholders from across the biosecurity spectrum, including researchers, industry representatives, policy makers, primary producers and importers/exporters, to workshop, network and

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