The boards of both AIIA and AEEMA met separately but concurrently last week to discuss the proposed amalgamation of the two associations.

QLD Marketing Forum: 11 October 2005
‘Working with Government’ Workshops: 27 Oct-24 Nov 2005

QLD Marketing Forum: 11 October 2005

Addressing ICT Marketing and Communication Challenges in 2006 and Beyond.

Following on from the success of the Marketing Forums in NSW and Victoria, AIIA is delighted to present an exclusive event for ICT companies in Queensland.

On Tuesday 11 October, two leading ICT marketing specialists will explore the many challenges faced by ICT marketers in this fast-paced industry.

This breakfast seminar is a rare opportunity for marketing professionals in the Queensland ICT industry to exchange information, gain useful benchmarks and network with others who share similar challenges.

While there are a number of direct marketing forums available for marketing professionals, AIIA’s Marketing Forum is unique, focusing on high-tech and business-to-business marketing.

Our two specialist speakers are:
• Lavina Muscat, Marketing Manager for NEC Business Solutions Ltd, and
• Monique Roberts, Marketing Communications Manager for WebCentral.

Mike Lafford, Group Vice President for Global Research Operations, Gartner, will MC the event.

Join other marketing professionals on 11 October for the chance to learn new customer retention strategies and marketing secrets, uncover key trends, and improve your ICT company’s business generation success.

When: Tuesday, 11 October 2005
Time: 7.30am – 9.30am
Where: Hilton Hotel, Brisbane
Cost: $49.50 for AIIA members, $88.00 for non-members.
Register: Click here

Participating in the Marketing Forum can reap a real return on investment. Your whole marketing team – from senior marketers to graduates – will benefit from this unique event.

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‘Working with Government’ Workshop Series: 27 October - 24 November 2005

Do you want to:
• maximise your business opportunities with the Victorian Government?
• understand the government market and how government business is done?
• understand what kinds of opportunities are available and how to engage?
• understand what the legal and commercial issues are?
• gain insight into how to manage the relationship through various stages of engagement?

Working with Government - A Practical Approach
AIIA’s Victorian Branch and Multimedia Victoria are pleased to announce the 2005 ‘Working with Government’ workshop series developed to assist ICT businesses gain a practical understanding of how Victorian Government procurement works and an insight into the key success factors for working with government.

The program consists of three half-day (morning) workshops to be held on the 27 October and the 10 and 24 November. These interactive sessions will cover:
• understanding the government market and doing your homework,
• responding to the opportunity and maximising tender process outcomes, and
• negotiating, contracting and relationship management with government.

Each workshop will feature presentations from expert government and business speakers who will share their experience and knowledge of the government market. Ample time will also be allowed for participants to interact with the expert speakers.

Although the program is tailored for small-to-medium enterprises, there is no restriction on larger businesses taking part. If you are interested in participating in this program of three workshops please register at the AIIA website www.aiia.com.au .

Series fee per attendee: $220 (AIIA members) $440 (non-AIIA members). Prices include GST.
To register: Click here
Close date: 20th October 2005
Venue: Deacons, RACV Tower, 485 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Special offer: Join AIIA before 20 October and receive free admission (subject to availability of places and membership category)

Your participation includes:
• attendance at three interactive workshops,
• workshop booklet containing helpful government resources and references for conducting business with government, and
• a business networking lunch at the completion of the program (including government delegates).

Participants can expect to:
• develop a unique insight into how government procurement works,
• network with key industry and government contacts involved in the government procurement space, and
• build closer contacts with AIIA and the Victorian industry.