PROGRAM

NAEN 2023 is the industry's opportunity to examine what is working well in serving our country’s skills development, as well as new ideas that represent the apprenticeships of the future.

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Program Overview*

Tuesday
15 August
2023		Members Luncheon
11.30am to 2.30pm

Welcome Reception
6.00pm to 8.00pm
Medallion Club
Marvel Stadium

SEA LIFE
Melbourne Aquarium



Wednesday
16 August
2023		Conference Day 1
Exhibition
8.30am to 5.00pm
                                                                             
Gala Dinner
7.00pm to 11.00pm
Dress code: Formal Wear		Victory Room
Marvel Stadium


Showtime Events Centre



Thursday
17 August 2023		Conference Day 2
Exhibition
8.30am to 2.00pm

WorldSkills Australia National Championships Tour
2.00pm to 4.00pm		Victory Room
Marvel Stadium


Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

*Program subject to change

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Conference Speakers

        
Master of Ceremonies:
Craig Randazzo
For Purpose Consulting		Laura Angus
Department of Employment
& Workplace Relations 		Guyson Baker
Australian Workers' Union
Sam Bloom
Bestselling author,
2x World Para Surf Champion		Prof John Buchanan
University of Sydney
Business School		Sally Curtain
Bendigo Kangan Institute
Prof Peter Dawkins AO
Jobs and Skills Australia		Dianne Dayhew
National Apprentice Employment Network		Claire Field
VET commentator
and strategic advisor
Jennah Halley
2022 Australian Apprentice
of the Year		Patrick Kidd
Future Skills Organisation		Stephen Koukoulas
Economist
Simon Kuestenmacher
Demographer		The Hon Sussan Ley MP
Deputy Leader of the Opposition		John Liddicoat
Octossure
Dr Gavin Lind
Mining & Automotive Skills Alliance		Kit McMahon
Tradeswomen Australia		Tony Morriss
AustralianSuper
Liam O'Brien
ACTU		Tim O'Brien
ADA Australia		The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP
Minister for Skills and Training
Husna Pasha
Happychondriac Society		Dr Suneeti Rekhari
TAFE NSW		Craig Robertson
Victorian Skills Authority
Sharon Robertson
Manufacturing Industry
Skills Alliance		Dr Peta Skujins
Integrated Information Services		Leonie Stanfield
National Apprentice
Employment Network
Trevor Schwenke
WorldSkills Australia		Peter Treseder
AustralianSuper		Megan & Jason van Genderen
Oma's Applesauce




Lochlan Veale
Victorian Group Training


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