PRE CONFERENCE DRINK

Conference Registration 'Check-in' evening is on Wednesday 18th April at the Novotel On Collins, 270 Collins Street Melbourne from 5.00pm to 8.30pm.

IT Jobs Market and Future Trends in Technology
Ian Dennis FACS PCP, Managing Director, Whitehorse Strategic Group, ACS Victorian Chair

Ian will outline the employment structure of the IT industry, job numbers, demand, job types, areas of growth and contraction and other IT employment indicators.

Questioning, Challenging and Disrupting The Future
Professor Sohail Inayatullah

This presentation will question the official future, unpack generational perspectives on the future and assess emerging issues that may disrupt current social and technological trajectories.

The Art of Networking
Cameron Clarke, Infosys

True or False
• Networking requires no skills or training it arrives miraculously a few seconds before your first date?
• Networking is from the dark side (sales/marketing)?
• I read “Networking for Dummies” last year so I’m OK?
• Networking and nerds – oxymoron?

Accessing Hardware through the JTAG port
Dr Anthony Overmars, Founder, Softronics

Find out how devices such as mobile phones, wireless routers/hubs, PDAs and others can be accessed through the JTAG port and the potential opportunities to access the firmware through this method.

Emerging Technologies
Ed Dawson, Editor, PC Authority

An intriguing journey into state of the art technologies that are on the cusp of moving from the research lab into commercial products. Along the way, you might also find out what a day in life of an IT journalist is really like.

Making money from Web Publishing with XML Technology
Tom Worthington FACS PCP, ACS Professional Development Board Director

Find out how new XML technologies, including web services and the semantic web can be used to provide e-business services which are both profitable and useful for consumers.

Professionalism & the ACS
Phillip Argy FACS HLM, ACS President

Here is your chance to reflect on the critical importance of professionalism as a risk management strategy. Philip will explore why professional IT practitioners are necessary for Australia to maintain its economic prosperity and the key resource through which organisations can achieve a competitive advantage.

Networking Cocktail @ the Upper Deck

Join us at the Melbourne Aquarium's Upper Deck overlooking spectacular views of the city skyline and the Yarra River. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to engage with peers and industry representatives in a social and professional environment.

One ticket is included in the registration for delegates who attend the full two-day conference.

Tickets for the function only are available for one-day delegates and guests of delegates.
Prices are $70 (ACS members) and $90 (non-members).

Cultivating Connections
Valda Berzins, CIO, Victorian Police

In the IT business world, a combination of technical skills, business skills and excellent communication skills are required. Find out why relationships are critical for a successful career - understanding what makes someone tick, what matters and what doesn't.

Windows Server Technical Update
Jeff Alexander, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft

Jeff will provide a technical update on the Windows Server platform both for business and home use. Topics will include Windows Server Longhorn and the newly announced Windows Home Server.

What does IBM look for in Graduates?
Bernadette Lamaro, Vitality Hiring Lead, IBM

Find out characteristics and behaviours IBM believes enables success and what type of people it is seeking to join its high-performing organisation.

How to get that job! Effective Resume writing and interviews skills
Jill Noble, Principal, Pivotal HR

Learn the crucial purpose of covering letter, what to include in your covering letter and how to write a targeted resume.

Take your career Global
John Dowling, General Manager, Jobserve

Identifying the right opportunities and establishing the right contacts are the first steps to taking your IT career global.

Where to from here?
Martin Retschko, Director IT &T Sector Australia, Hudson

Hear about the changes impacting careers in the IT industry, and gain career planning advice to help you adapt in a rapidly changing environment.

Adding Organisational Value Through IT Effectiveness
Richard Gwilyn, Senior Manager, IT Effectiveness &
Kristy Simpkin, Manager, Performance Improvement

PwC works with large multi-national organisations to help them measure and improve their IT capabilities in terms of value, effectiveness, efficiency and quality. This is done by leveraging the skills and experience of their team and the internal tools and methodologies of PwC. Here are some of these stories.

The future of Open Source
Brett Williams, Technology Specialist, Novell

The Open Source world has come a long way over the past few years and many businesses now use open source software in critical parts of their operations. But, where is open source headed and what does the future hold?

Hear about the latest advances in material science and existing opportunities IT is opening up when fused with digital revolution and wireless communication. This is for the high-tech at heart!