The Alliance Down Under 2011 conference on the Gold Coast, 30 November - 2 December, saw over 300 participants from 6 countries representing over 44 different institutions and organisations. With over 60 sessions presented, an Executive Forum and Academic Registrar & Heads of Student Administration Forum the program was full and diverse.
Thanks to our vendors for their sponsorship, displays and sessions - Platinum: Oracle, Hexaware Technologies, Tripoint Corporation; Gold: Kara, Presence of IT; Silver: Blackboard analytics, Cyon, m-power solutions, MBS, TouchNet, OneStop Secure and Red Rock Consulting. Their support helps to keep our conference registration fees at a reasonable price.
The Club 2011 social evening in The Marquee had our delegates walk the red carpet, mingle and network and dance the night away to the tunes of Midnight G. A wonderful evening of fine wine, fabulous food and ice-creamery was coupled with catching up with old friends and making new ones.
This year Alliance Down Under supported two community service projects - Dress for Success Brisbane and Guide Dogs Queensland. Both charities were overwhelmed with the support from delegates and very thankful for the exposure at the conference.
Thanks to everyone who attended for a most informative and enjoyable conference.
For your diaries - Our next meeting will be the mini-HEUG on 16-17 April 2012 at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.