Opening Plenary
Session Description: Through an indigenous lens of knowledge transfer, appreciation of culture and the inextricable link to country, Professor Deen Sanders OAM will highlight the frontline responsibility of advancement practitioners in building trust, understanding the importance of cultural awareness, and celebrating diversity in our institutions.
In our engagement and philanthropic endeavours, we seek to understand, appreciate, and honour our alumni and supporters. This conference provides an opportunity to create a similar environment for our professional community.
As we gather in Melbourne this May to learn, develop new perspectives, and reinforce the importance of relationship in everything we do, this opening plenary session will be a catalyst for greater conversation and the exchange of ideas.