When: 8-10 November 2011

Where: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast

Over 600 people were in attendance across the 4 days of conference. Keynote speakers included the iconic Dr Edward de Bono, the Attorney General the Hon. Robert McClelland MP, Chief Justice Diana Bryant, Dr Fiona Arney and Jonathan Nicholas. The engaging and inspiring concurrent sessions explored ways and means to build individual and organisational capacity to respond to the complex and changing needs of Australian families. Other conference highlights included a poolside welcome event where delegates could try their hand at the didjeridu and enjoy entertainment by the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts; early morning golf; and the annual FRSA Conference Dinner, mixing with the stars at Movie World.

For further information, visit the FRSA website www.frsa.org.au 

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When: 15 and 17 November

Where: Sydney and Melbourne

The Advance Innovation Program brings together some of Australia's best entrepreneurs and founders who have commercialised innovative products, attracted investment, raised seed capital and built high power teams.  Attendees will hear from prominent Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and investors about their US experience, listen to successful Australians who have built and exited multiple companies and gain access to unparalleled networking opportunities.

For more information and to register email innovation@advance.org

When: 22-23 September

Where: Dockside, Sydney

The Australian Economic Forum hosted by the Economic Society of Australia (NSW) was held on Thursday and Friday 22 – 23 September 2011 in Sydney. In its third year, the Australian Economic Forum has established itself as a leading forum for economic debate in Australia.

For further information visit the Forum website www.australianeconomicforum.com.au
 

When: 1 September 2011

Where: Sydney Town Hall

Since it began in 2006, the White Tie Gala Dinner has been offering guests an unforgettable night of inspiration and entertainment, raising money and awareness for the White Ribbon Foundation.

The White Ribbon Foundation seeks to eliminate violence against women by promoting cultural change.

In order to continue the concerted effort to drive awareness and change amongst the men of Australia, please contact us to support the White Tie Gala Dinner.

When: 1 July 2011

Where: Dolone House, Sydney

2011 marks the 85th birthday of Interrelate Family Centres, an important milestone in their work with clients, the broader community, and their leadership role in the sector. In celebration of this milestone year – they would like to give back to the sector by hosting a one-day conference on bullying, at Doltone House in Sydney on 1 July 2011.

We invite you to be a part of this important conference that offers the sector an opportunity to meet, discuss key issues and network. The conference offers an opportunity for open dialogue between policy makers, practitioners, academics, researchers, and educators to discuss anti-bullying strategies, to hear case studies, gain a better understanding of current research and specific factors affecting the issue, and to identify areas for future collaboration.

The conference will provide a mix facilitated plenary sessions, in-depth interviews and keynote speeches.

Bullying – although not a new phenomenon – has gained traction in recent years with developments in technology and the resulting emergence of cyber bullying, bullying with the help of information and communication technologies such as mobile phones, emails, instant messaging, and, most recently, social media. As individual cases of bullying are becoming increasingly public, being heavily featured in the mainstream media, the public debate on the issue has intensified and with it the demand for effective anti-bullying solutions.

For more information please visit www.interrelate.org.au
 

When: 7-8 March

Where: Sydney Opera House

Advance is a leading global ‘people to people’ network of Australians and alumni abroad. We are excited to The ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT held at the Sydney Opera House from 7 to 8 March 2011, coincided with the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day.

The Summit highlighted the achievements of some remarkable women, as well as introduce 50 current and emerging leaders who are set to drive the agenda for years to come.

This event builds on the success of previous summits and celebrated and explored the ways women contribute to the development of business, social innovation, commercialisation, and culture across the Asia Pacific region, through panel discussions, keynotes and networking events for the more than 200 attendees.

Of the 200 people in attendance, 50 were chosen as ‘Advance’s Leading 50 Women,' who enjoyed afternoon tea hosted by Her Excellency Quentin Bryce, Governor General of Australia on Sunday 6 March at Admiralty House.

Further information can be found at www.advancewomensummit.com

Who: Economic Society of Australia (NSW Branch)

The Emerging Economist Seminar Series consists of six bi-monthly luncheon seminars with some of Australia’s leading economists and contributors to economic debate.

Following on from the success of the previous two series, the Economic Society of Australia (NSW Branch) conducted the Emerging Economist Seminar Series for a third year. By bringing together emerging economists from business, academia and the public service, the Emerging Economist Seminar Series provided a unique opportunity for networking and discussion amongst economists who will be facing key economic challenges in the coming years.

The 20010/11 series was opened by Ross Gittins AM and followed by other esteemed presenters including Dr Jill Walker, Gary Banks AO, Prof Stephen King, Saul Eslake, and Ian Macfarlane AC.

The Emerging Economist Series is targeted to early career economists that demonstrate leadership skills in the profession.

When: 3-5 November 2010

Where: The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park, Melbourne

Family Relationship Services Australia (FRSA) is the national peak body for family relationship and support services. Together with our member organisations, we work to promote family and individual wellbeing.

Their vision is for an Australian society that is enriched through respectful relationships in all their diversity.

The 3rd FRSA Conference built on the success of 2008 and 2009, and attracted over 450 delegates from a range of sectors including family and relationship services, the broader family law and family support sectors, government agencies and leading institutes of research, training and policy analysis.

The 2010 Conference theme ‘DIVERSITY: Everyone Benefits’ built on the work being done across the family support and family law sectors to respond appropriately to the diversity of Australian families.

For further information, visit the FRSA website www.frsa.org.au

When: 21 October 2010

Where: Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney

October 2010 marks the Centenary Year of the FBEU. The Union marked the occasion with a march through the city and a cocktail function on Sydney Harbour. 1,200 members of the Union from all over NSW gathered at Town Hall to march down George Street and then celebrate at the Overseas Passenger Terminal. DKC International organised the festivities and experienced first-hand how fast firemen can change from their work gear into casual dress.

For more information, visit the FBEU website www.fbeu.net

When: 27-29 September 2010

Where: Dockside, Sydney

The Australian Conference of Economists is the premier economic conference in Australasia for academics. The conference is hosted by the Economic Society of Australia (NSW Branch) and provides an annual opportunity for economists in the region to come together to discuss and present their current research and to attend keynotes addresses from internationally renowned economists.

More than 200 academic economists from Australia and abroad came to Sydney to meet fellow economists, discuss the newest research in their discipline and attend keynotes addresses on public finance and superannuation, the micro- and macroeconomics, and international finance and trade. The keynote speakers were Peter Diamond (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Michael Keane (UTS), Linda Tesar (University of Michigan), and Carl Walsh (University of California, Santa Cruz).

Peter Diamond has featured heavily in the media since then, as he was recently announced as the recipient of the 2010 Nobel Prize in economics.

For further information visit the ACE10 website at www.ace10.org.au

When: 15 September 2010

Where: Sydney Town Hall

It was yet another fabulous evening with good food, great wine, and wonderful entertainment in one of Sydney’s most iconic and stunning venues, Town Hall – and all for an important cause. The White Ribbon Foundation, which aims to eliminate violence against women in Australia, hosted its annual White Tie Gala Dinner on 15 September and DKC was responsible for the event organisation.

By all accounts, the 2010 Dinner was a huge success. The Foundation welcomed over 400 guests and raised more than $120,000 for its work.

Some of the night’s highlights included a raffle of a 2010 Nissan Dualis, donated by Automotive Holdings Group, musical entertainment by the John Field Band, and an amazing silent auction. Some Dinner favourites from the past years were back as well, including the Ambassador of the Year Award, which serves to emphasise the important work of the White Ribbon Ambassadors, and the ever-popular great debate with Adam Spencer as moderator. Comedians Fiona O'Loughlin, Peter Berner, Steve Abbott (the Sandman) and Tommy Dean debated the topic “There’s Never a Bad Time to Swear”.
 

When: 19 July - 7 August 2010

Where: Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, Sydney

As inaugural speaker for the Eminent Speaker Series, Prof Jospeh Stiglitz toured Australia from 19 July to 7 August to conduct a number of public presentations for the Economic Society of Australia. The tour took him first to Perth, then Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra and Sydney. The series has been initiated by the Economic Society of Australia to provide a unique opportunity for industry professionals, government representatives and academics to hear from the world’s leading economists in an open forum.

The series was a great success, being attended in the different cities by more than 5,000 people in total and heavily covered in the media. Among others, Prof Stiglitz spoke to Kerry O’Brien from the 7.30 Report and Ross Gittins from the SMH. (A selection of media coverage is featured on DKC’s Facebook page. Just search for “DKC Conference and Event Management”.)

To find out more about the Economic Society of Australia and the Eminent Speaker Series, visit the website www.ecosoc.org.au

When: 23–28 November 2009

Where: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney

The Australian Defence Force Peacekeeping Centre (on behalf of the Australian Defence Force) and the Australian Federal Police hosted the 15th IAPTC Annual Conference. The conference attracted 187 delegates from 46 countries and 111 organisations.

The Conference provided a unique opportunity for those who work in peacekeeping education, training and operations globally, to come together and discuss key issues relevant to the sector. 

The theme in 2009 explored the needs and benefits of collaborative efforts across the military, police and other peacekeeping organisations, by covering issues specific to training, education, multidimensional teams and other operational issues.

Visit the IAPTC Conference website at www.iaptc2009.com for further information.

Who: Economic Society of Australia (NSW Branch)

The Emerging Economist Seminar Series consists of six bi-monthly luncheon seminars with some of Australia’s leading economists and contributors to economic debate.

Following on from the success of the inaugural series, the Economic Society of Australia (NSW Branch) conducted the Emerging Economist Seminar Series for a second year. By bringing together emerging economists from business, academia and the public service, the Emerging Economist Seminar Series provided a unique opportunity for networking and discussion amongst economists who will be facing key economic challenges in the coming years.

The 2008/09 series was opened by Professor Bob Gregory and followed by other esteemed presenters including Professor Allan Fels, Heather Ridout, Professor Joshua Gans, The Hon. Bob Hawke, and Tim Harcourt.

The Emerging Economist Series is targeted to early career economists that demonstrate leadership skills in the profession.

When: 19-22 November 2009

Where: The Hilton, Brisbane

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is the national peak body for community radio and television stations. The CBAA provides leadership, advocacy and support for members to actively provide independent broadcasting services and to build and strengthen local communities.

The community broadcasting sector encourages and values innovation and fresh thinking. The 2009 conference celebrated this, focusing on the innovative ways in which the industry can support, strengthen and serve communities whilst delivering diverse and accessible broadcasting.

2009 conference highlights included:

• An exciting and innovative trade show
• Unique networking opportunities
• Conference streams on Good Business Practice, current Media Research, Community Building, Programming and Content, Technology and Skill Development
• A fantastic social events calendar
• Opportunities to learn about the sector

Visit the CBAA website www.cbaa.org.au for futher details and information about the 2010 CBAA Conference.
 

When: 20-22 October 2009

Where: Sydney Marriott Hotel

The New South Wales Family Therapy Association and the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy hosted the 30th Australian Family Therapy Conference 2009. The three day conference provided an exceptional line up of speakers, interactive workshops, opportunities to network with colleagues and catch up with old friends.

This conference provided a platform to facilitate sharing of ideas and practical solutions and an opportunity for rigorous discussion from a holistic perspective.

Visit the 30th Australian Family Therapy Conference website at www.familytherapyconference.org.au for further information.
 

When: 22-23 July 2009

Where: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

Amongst the exhibitors at ABEE this year was a small yet perfectly positioned booth belonging to none other than your very own DKC International! Throughout the two day exhibition we watched an eclectic mix of AV, décor, catering and venue suppliers come together to display their wares to the industry. For us the experience proved a great opportunity to proudly showcase the events which we are working on with you, meet new people, as well as strengthen our relationships with the suppliers who will help us make your event a success.

When: 11-12 May 2009

Where: Amora Jamison Hotel, Sydney

Relationships Australia, with the support of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, hosted a two-day workshop presented by international leaders in Couples Therapy, John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Gottman, PhD, on Monday 11 May and Tuesday 12 May 2009 at the Amora Jamison Hotel in Sydney.

This workshop presented a unique opportunity for 150 professionals working in Couples Therapy to learn how to integrate powerful research-based methods to maximise competence and inspire transformation with couples. Based upon Dr. John Gottman’s 35 years of compelling research with over 3,000 couples, this practical approach to couples therapy gives therapists the tools needed to help couples succeed.

Click here for an article about the Workshop and Drs John and Julie Gottman.

When: 17 September 2008

Where: Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

Where: Canberra

DKC was contracted for three years by the Department of Defence as part of a competitive tender process to be on a panel of three event managers.  We provided the coordination and administration of regular seminars for international delegates, usually for periods of two weeks.  Attendees of these seminars are international high ranking defence personnel from all over Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific region.  Our engagement necessitated that we catered to and are aware of all cultural and religious requirements of such a diverse group.

Department of Defence seminars organised by DKC include:

• Emergency Management Seminar, October 2009
• Aviation Safety Officers Course, July 2009
• Governance & Financial Management, May 2009
• Emergency Management Seminar, October 2008
• Aviation Safety Officer Course, July 2008
• Governance & Financial Management Seminar, June 2008
• Maritime Law & Security Seminar, May 2008
• Emergency Management Seminar, October 2007

When: 14 May 2008

Where: Dockside, Sydney

Relationships Australia (NSW) is one of Australia’s largest community-based organisations providing relationship support to all Australians.  In 2008, Relationships Australia (NSW) celebrated 60 years of serving the community. The Relationships Australia (NSW) Showcase was held as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations.

The showcase provided an excellent opportunity for new and experienced employees to meet, to share experiences and ideas that enhance working relationships and provide better services to their clients.

As MC for the day, Julie McCrossin provided a fast paced, highly entertaining, interactive and informative showcase for over 200 Relationships Australia staff.

When: 8-10 May 2008

Where: Coachhouse Marina Resort, Batemans Bay

DKC has worked closely with the ACTPA to develop and deliver a range of professional development conferences, workshops and seminars.  The ACTPA first contracted DKC in December 2006 as part of a competitive tender process to manage their State conference in March 2007 and we have worked with the association on other projects since.  In 2008, we again organised the ACTPA Conference.

This second ACT Principals’ Association Conference “Leading Change and Managing Performance”, brought together over 50 delegates for 2½ days of theoretical models and interactive activities in individual, small and whole groups reflecting on application of theory to practice.

When: 23-26 October 2007

Where: Hilton Hotel, Sydney

The inaugural Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (APSACC) presented a unique opportunity for public officials to learn the latest in new anti-corruption trends and strategies and to network with Australian and international public sector peers and leaders.

The four-day event was a joint initiative of Australia’s leading anti-corruption bodies: the Independent Commission Against Corruption (NSW), Crime and Misconduct Commission (QLD) and the Corruption and Crime Commission (WA).

The Gala dinner presented an opportunity for delegates to relax and network.  The entertainment provided was by Salsa Rica, and outstanding comic, Bryan Dawe, in the character of Sir Murray Rivers.

The Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference was attended by over 500 delegates from Australasia, Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa.