ICT university students, graduates and young professionals have a unique opportunity to learn from and liaise with key ICT industry leaders at the International Young ICT Professionals Conference being held in Adelaide next year. Themed “Learn, Develop, Lead”, the event will run over three days.

A pre-conference one-day Career Exhibition on 28 May 2008 will introduce visitors to some of Australia’s talented ICT businesses, companies and training institutions. The exhibition is open to school students, public and conference delegates, and presents an exceptional opportunity to find out about career paths in the ICT industry and meet with potential future employers.

The conference component on 29-30 May 2008 will be packed with exciting sessions by speakers from international, national, and local ICT companies. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking throughout the two days and at the conference dinner on 29 May.

Conference Chair Debbie Timmins said the program is shaping up to be challenging, motivating and different.
“We know delegates are going to leave the conference with renewed enthusiasm for regaining power and ultimate direction of their career,” she said.

According to Debbie, the international focus of the 2008 event adds a new dimension.
“Many people working in ICT have dreams of working abroad. We are confident we’ll attract a strong international delegation, which will be beneficial for both Australian and overseas attendees wanting to learn what it is like to work in another country,” she said.

The first ACS National Young ICT Professionals Conference was held in 2004, and this highly regarded event has become the highlight of the annual calendar. Previous delegates have found it an inspiring and motivational experience, coming away with a swag of professional contacts, practical advice, confidence in their future career direction and new skills.

Feedback from previous years:

• "An insipiring and motivational experience"
• "The networking opportunities were gold. I made so many new contacts through the speakers, sponsors and other delegates".
• "It was an amazing experience. I came away with so much useful advice, an insightinto the job market, and the opportunity to network and make many new contacts. I'm eager to put my new skills to use"