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Reported by Brenda Treasure in Melborne, Australia

The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) has announced that it is taking its annual national conference to Australia’s capital in 2008. To be held at the newly renovated National Convention Centre Canberra (pictured), October 12 – 15, 2008, the conference will coincide with the world renowned Floriade flower festival which will see the landmark city transformed into a sea of spectacular blooms.

As with the 2007 Conference recently held in Hobart, the 2008 conference will host a comprehensive program of cutting edge education sessions, influential keynote speakers and the institute’s showcase event, the National Project Management Achievement Awards.

“Our conferences give us a chance to celebrate our profession and our successes, and remind others that Australia has been and continues to be an international leader in project management,” says AIPM CEO Peter Shears. “The 2008 conference will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to share ideas, review industry trends and discuss the future of project management.”

Conference organisers are currently seeking keynote speakers and will soon release a call for papers with keen consideration given to international material. Abstracts are due by April 2008. For enquiries, please email Rob Tucker at rtucker@aipm.com.au or phone +61 2 8288 8751.

The conference also offers sponsors a fantastic opportunity to connect with Australia’s project management community and vertical industry leaders. For sponsorship and exhibition package enquires, please email Andrew Drake at adrake@aipm.com.au or phone +61 2 8288 8754. For more information on the 2008 AIPM Conference, visit www.aipm2008.com.au.

Media enquiries: Corrina Frankham at corrina@writeaway.com.au or Lara Irvine at lara@writeaway.com.au at Write Away Communication + Events - Phone: +61 2 9978 1400.

The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is a professional body that represents and promotes professional project management Australia-wide. The organization also offers a recognition framework for project management and project managers in Australia. Formed over 30 years ago, AIPM has since grown to more than 5,500 individual members and 120 corporate members, representing a diverse range of industries including finance, human resources, government, defense, engineering and construction. Additional information can be found at http://www.aipm.com.au/.

Brenda Treasure International Correspondent Australia based in Melborne Brenda Treasure, PMP, is an International Correspondent for PMForum and PM World Today in Melbourne, Australia. Brenda is also Director & Professional Services Manager for BSE Services Pty Ltd, currently serving as a Senior Project Manager for Telstra Corporation on a National IT Transformation Project. Brenda has over 15 years of Project Management experience in private organisations, government agencies and in the IT & Telecommunications arena. She has previously served as Senior Project Manager for Ericsson Australia; Business Services Manager for Toll Logistics; Technology Implementation Manager for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne; and IT project manager or technical lead for several other major companies. Very active within the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Brenda has been Professional Development Director & President of the PMI Melbourne Chapter and Communications Director for PMI’s Women in Project Management Specific Interest Group (WiPM SIG). She is currently Asia/Pacific Representative for PMI’s Component Services Member Advisory Group and on the Core Team of PMI’s 2nd Edition of the Program Standard. A graduate of PMI’s Leadership Institute Masters Class, Brenda also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Canberra and is certified by PMI as a Project Management Professional (PMP®). Brenda can be contacted at brenda.treasure@bheservices.com.au. PMI® and PMP® are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute.