Better Thinking, Better Business, Better World
Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February 2009
Australian Technology Park, Sydney, Australia
Member Rate: $1500 + GST
Non-Member Rate: $1800 + GST
What is Thought Leaders Membership? Learn more here
Register before the 12th of December & get 2 tickets to TEDx here in Sydney - See Below!
Register before the 22nd of December & get 1 ticket to TEDx here in Sydney
Download the Conference Brochure here
For the last 7 years some of the regions greatest thinkers have come together to share ideas and be inspired!
Whether it’s the people in the room or the speakers on the program you will be amazed at the substance and the depth of conversations.
This year we are focussing on innovation, the future and managing business in challenging times. With global markets in a spin and all businesses and individuals facing a new marketplace, we need to know what is happening around us. Most importantly, we need to adjust what we do so we can succeed in all our endeavours going forward. This is a great event for business leaders, experts and the innovators within both public and private sector enterprise. In short, it's the annual event for Thought Leaders in the Asia Pacific.
Who is on this year's program?
Seth Godin: Back by popular demand! New York Times best seller Seth Godin will be beaming in and blowing our minds with his unique, practical perspectives on business. This year he will be talking about his latest work on the power of Tribes. (New York)
Marty Wilson: A stand up comic in the UK for 10 years, he is a teacher at heart. His bestseller 'What I wish I knew at 18', unpacks the wisdom of the ages in a lighthearted and authentically inspiring fashion.
Gary Bertwhistle: Author of two great best sellers on creativity and passion, Gary is the clear expert on new thinking and bringing a culture of creativity to all that you do. (Sydney)
John Dickson: A rockstar, an ordained minister and a classic historian, John will simply blow your mind. Teaching his new program Humility, the essential leadership quality, he is entertaining and thought provoking. (Sydney via Jerusalem)
Dr Peter Ellyard: Author of the book Desigining 2050, Dr Ellyard is a prophetic Thought Leader with an ability to bring long term vision into current reality.
Dale Elliott: Is extreme! The fact that he is in a wheelchair is simply a reality. He is a no holding back, in your face, would you like attitude with that, inspirational speaker. From a rolling start, he rocks the room every time he speaks.
Steve Renata: The PUMP phenomena is a classic example of an idea that has been globalised. Twelve thousand clubs and something like 5 million souls a week participate in one of the BODYPUMP licensed programs in over 70 independent countries. It has serious global clout! Steve is one of the original team credited with making this happen and has been a partner in Les Mills International Ltd since 1995, and a Director since 2005.
A former rugby player, iron man triathlete, holder of a Guiness World Book Record, Steve's session will leave you passionate about your business and career for 2009 with leadership lessons that will rock your world.
Dr Xisu Wang: Harvard graduate and author of the first leadership book to be published in Chinese, Dr Wang is the undisputed authority on doing business in or with China.. (Beijing)
Bill Drayton: Is the founder of Ashoka Org. A global organisation dedicated to socialpreneurism and helping social entrepreneurs make a difference.
PLUS...
>Matt Church
>Anh Do
>Lorna Patten
>Craig Rispin
>Domonique Bertolucci
>Creel Price
>Chris Anderson
>The Kahn Brothers
>and still MORE sessions to be announced!
Register Today to Receive the Early Registration Bonuses!
Member Rate: $1500 + GST
Non-Member Rate: $1800 + GST
What is Thought Leaders Membership? Learn more here
Register before the 12th of December & get 2 tickets to TEDx here in Sydney - See Below!
Register before the 22nd of December & get 1 ticket to TEDx here in Sydney
Download the Conference Brochure here
What will be covered at the Annual Conference?
The theme of this years event is Thought Leadership. In fact, that's our theme every year!
We will respond to the changing economic climate and the ongoing business agenda of innovation. Our three group agenda's and mission statement for Better Thinking, Better Business and a Better World, will form all of our speaker sessions. This year we are also running mini sessions from 7-17 minutes long mixed in with our typical plenary length sessions, so plenty of variety for everyone.
Why would you attend the Annual Conference?
- Expose your mind to the ideas that will secure your success and future proof your career or business.
- Network with some of the greatest thinkers of our time
- Be the first to know what's working and what's not on the local and global business agenda
- Be inspired by an optimistic action orientated group of people
- Learn key skills for innovating and leading into the near and long term future
- Be entertained and have your mind elevated by some of the most profound and positive speakers around
- Hear the inspiring stories that address hope and discover how we can all make a difference
Who is attending the Annual Conference?
Experts - Thinkers who teach
A subject matter expert that commercialises their intellectual property to sell it to the world. Their practice may specialise in speaking, authoring, training, facilitating, mentoring or coaching or any combination in between.
Entrepreneurs - Thinkers who build
A business owner that thinks outside the square to identify and capitalise on opportunities. Their business may be a start-up or established, small or large and specialise in any industry imaginable.
Innovators - Thinkers with influence
An innovator within an organisation whose ideas have the power to change a company's future. Their engagement may be as an employee or executive, a layman or leader, within a dynamic organisation or a monolithic corporation.
Socialpreneurs - Making a difference
A visionary leader that uses entrepreneurial endeavour to change the planet for the better. Their cause may be local or global, practical or provative, working alone or thinking big.
Thought Leaders Annual Conference
Better Thinking, Better Business and a Better World
Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February 2009
8.30am - 5pm
Australian Technology Park, Sydney, Australia
Member Rate: $1500 + GST
Non-Member Rate: $1800 + GST
What is Thought Leaders Membership? Learn more here
Register before the 12th of December & get 2 tickets to TEDx here in Sydney - See Below!
Register before the 22nd of December & get 1 ticket to TEDx here in Sydney
EARLY REGISTRATION BONUS
For all who have registered for the Thought Leaders Annual Conference so far and all who register before the 22nd of December 2008, you will receive an instant ticket to attend TEDx here in Sydney on Thursday 26 March. TEDx is a world class event hosted by Thought Leaders
Truly, take a minute and check out the amazing inspiring promo video by clicking here and you will be chanting...Yes we can! Let me go!
The TED conference is an amazing event hosted in the US, sold out each year within 10 days of making tickets available.
The audience reads like a who's who. You might spot Bob Geldoff, Bono, Bill Clinton, the founders of Google plus other industry specific rockstar types sitting in the audience, let alone being on stage. If you have not downloaded and watched TED talks yet, we have just hijacked your weekend! Start watching them, get inspired and know that you get to attend the TEDx event here in Sydney on Thursday 26 March, 2009 (things kick off at 4.30pm and run for a few hours), but only if you register to attend the Thought leaders Annual Conference before the 22nd of December.
Members Register here: $1500 + GST
Non-Members Register here: $1800 + GST
This year we have 3-5 rushed talks from the TED Long Beach event 30 days earlier. This exclusive event is invitation and application only and you will receive a guaranteed ticket just by registering for the Thought Leaders Annual Conference prior to the 22nd of December.
For those who have already registered we will be giving you two tickets to TEDx per registration as a way of saying thanks for your early commitment. Anyone who registers before next Friday the 12th of December is also eligible for two tickets to TEDx.
So, in summary:
Register to attend Thought Leaders Annual Conference in Sydney on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February 2009.
Members Register here: $1500 + GST
Non-Members Register here: $1800 + GST
Register before the 12th of December & get 2 tickets to TEDx here in Sydney - See Below!
Register before the 22nd of December & get 1 ticket to TEDx here in Sydney
We really want you to attend both the Thought Leaders Annual Conference in February and the amazing TEDx event in March.
By far the most stimulating entertaining and valuable conference I have ever attended. Would recommend to everyone I know in business. Michelle Bowden, Michelle Bowden & Associates (Annual Conference 2008)
I loved the Thought Leaders Conference and all the doors that keep getting opened. I love the infectiousness of the creative virus. Thank you for the privilege of being here. The conference exceeded all my expectations. Brilliant, energising and totally inspiring. On and off stage, everyone was exceptional. Helena Popovic (Summer Conference 2008)
This weekends conference has simply been AWESOME - We have been given the opportunity to meet with and sit alongside some of Australia's most brilliant thinkers; hear from an amazing line up of thought leaders / speakers ; be given space and freedom to share ideas, develop our own expertise; inspire others and understand our true, value creation and the impact we are making on the world. Belinda Yabsley, Quintessentially (Annual Conference 2008)
Annual Conference was a real thought provoking couple of days that I enjoyed immensely. It has definitely given me some real food for thought on my return to work. It was simply a great event and I am really pleased I was able to attend. Thank you. Anna Campbell, Warehouse Stationary (Summer Conference 2008)
Thanks so much for the experience of Conference. I really enjoyed the variety of speakers and congratulate you on the smooth running of the event. Robyn Henderson, National Speakers Association (Summer Conference 2008)
Thanks for a great event. I was so impressed by the entire program - all the incredible people together in the room - so many different perspectives. It was a joy to be part of the energy. Caroline Gregson, NESA (Annual Conference 2008)
Well you guys set the world on fire. You will never know the effect you have on the entire world. You throw in a pebble and it becomes a Tsunami. I love how you love. I embrace how you embrace and I give thanks that you have come into my life and thousands of others. Terry Hawkins, People in Progress (Annual Conference 2006)
The calibre of the presenters and participants is fantastic. The energy in the room for the two days has been amazing from both a learning perspective and to inspire. Kelly Terizakis, Raising Eyebrows Marketing (Annual Conference 2006)
Congratulations on another fantastic Thought Leaders event. I was proud to be a part of the Thought Leaders community and inspired to take my thought leadership to the masses. The quality of the event, mc'ing and line up of speakers were a credit to our Thought Leaders community. It was a wonderful experience. Well done! Brooke Alexander, KRE8 (Winter Showcase 2008)
Thought Leaders Annual Conference
Better Thinking, Better Business and a Better World
Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February 2009
8.30am - 5pm
Australian Technology Park, Sydney, Australia
Member Rate: $1500 + GST
Non-Member Rate: $1800 + GST
What is Thought Leaders Membership? Learn more here
Register before the 12th of December & get 2 tickets to TEDx here in Sydney - See Below!
Register before the 22nd of December & get 1 ticket to TEDx here in Sydney
Download the Conference Brochure here
** Please note: Registrations for this event are not refundable, however they may be transferred to another person.
