A.M.   7:45 – 8:30

Delegate Registration

8:30 – 9.00

Opening and Welcome: IBF Chairman & Platinum Sponsors

9:00 – 9:20

Welcome: Welcome and opening remarks from Government

9:20 – 9:55

Keynote speaker 1: “Profitable Business Growth with the Right Support”

Rod Drury - Xero

9:55 – 10:30

Keynote Speaker 2: “Our Changing World”

Rod Large - Fortune Group

10:30 – 11:00

Morning Tea and Networking in Display Area

11:00 – 12:30

Policy DebatePolitical debate between Government Spokespersons and SME Business Leaders
“Spring boarding out of the recession - How does government see the SME sector contributing and what support will they give the SME sector”

Ross Robertson,
Phil O’Reilly,
Claire Massey
Gilbert Ullrich,
Hon Maurice Williamson,
Dr Russel Norman

P.M.   12:30 – 1:30

Lunch and Networking in Display Area

1:30 – 3:00

Concurrent Break-out Sessions:

• Managing Cashflow,
• Increasing Productivity,
• Business Planning,
• Barriers to Growth,
• Engaging Staff,
• Marketing/PR in the Current Climate

3:00 – 3:20

Afternoon Tea and Networking in Display Area

3:20 – 3:35

Keynote Speaker 3: Beneath the Knowledge Wave

3:25 – 4:30

Plenary Session: “Feedback from Break-out Sessions”

Pam Martin -
Extramile Training

4:30 – 5:00

Final Keynote: “Opportunities Don't Shout, They Whisper”

Murray Thom -
Thom Marketing

5.00 – 5:15

Official Communiqué and Closing Remarks

5:15 – 6:00

Social Networking – Post Event Function