Monday - Tuesday, 8-9 April 2019

Schools Programme @ Brisbane Grammar School

The Schools Programme is dedicated to advancement professionals from schools. Learn from fellow peers and speakers in the region and beyond through various sessions covering four main tracks: Admissions, Alumni and Community Engagement, Fundraising, and Marketing and Communications. Get inspired at the plenaries and exchange best practices at roundtable discussions.

What's New
• More concurrent sessions
• Heads of Schools Forum (by invitation, 8 April)
• Additional Plenary (8 April)

Monday - Tuesday, 8-9 April 2019

Road Map to Advancement @ Hilton Brisbane

The Road Map to Advancement aims to provide those new to the profession or early career professionals with essential fundamentals of advancement. Using a condensed but integrated approach, this two-day session will draw from a variety of key topics that will equip delegates with a solid base of knowledge on advancement.

Tuesday, 9 April 2019

Philanthropy and the Role of Academic Leadership @ Hilton Brisbane *NEW*

This is an exclusive one-day session to support academic leadership in their fundraising role. It will feature an overview of philanthropy and its impact in higher education and provide practical guidance on how academics can play an integral role in making the case for support. This session is designed for academics and faculty, e.g. Vice-Chancellors, Deputy or Pro-Vice Chancellors (or equivalent), Deans, Department Heads, etc. and senior advancement leaders, e.g. Deputy or Pro-Vice Chancellors (or equivalent) who would like to build or strengthen academic engagement in philanthropy.

Leadership Forum @ Hilton Brisbane

The Leadership Forum is APAC's executive leadership program that enables advancement leaders from various institutions to look at key leadership challenges and strategies in order to be effective in their roles. This forum is developed for Directors, Principals, Deans, Deputy or Pro-Vice Chancellors (or equivalent), and senior heads of higher education institutions and schools featuring topics on leadership, strategy, and general management.

Sponsored by: Richmond Associates

Welcome Reception @ Customs House
5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

A get-together welcome event to celebrate the growing Advancement community! All delegates of the Schools Programme, Road Map to Advancement, Leadership Forum, Philanthropy for Academic Leaders, and Main Conference are invited to attend. This is the gathering of all communities of practitioners!

The welcome reception is optional and is included in the conference price. Attendance must be indicated during the online registration.

Sponsored by: Marts&Lundy

Important Note: The Schools Programme, Road Map to Advancement, Leadership Forum, and Philanthropy and the Role of Academic Leadership will run concurrently on April 9.

Wednesday - Thursday, 10-11 April 2019

Main Conference @ Hilton Brisbane

With content developed by practitioners for practitioners, this conference is packed with current trends and pertinent areas of interest to advancement professionals. These are delivered through plenary sessions, concurrent presentations, and roundtable discussions. Choose from the broad range of disciplines targeted at different levels of experience!

What's New
• Advancement Services Track
• Additional Key Plenary (10 April)
• Cicle of Excellence Showcase (10 April)
• "A Toast to Excellence" Reception (April 10)

Thursday, 11 April 2019 

Main Conference - Deep Dive Session @ Hilton Brisbane

Developed for seasoned practitioners, this full-day program will run alongside the concurrent sessions. This year's topic will be focusing on International Advancement.

Attendance in this session is included in the APAC19 Main Conference fees. Due to limited seats, registration is required.

Attendees will join the main conference participants for the networking lunch as well as the Closing Plenary.

CASE Asia-Pacific reserves the right to change the programme without prior notice.