2018 What’s On 4 Kids
Conference
17-19th August 2018, Brisbane
Connect – Inspire – Celebrate
Kid’s Activity & Party Businesses
2018 What’s On 4 Kids
Conference
17-19th August 2018, Brisbane
Kid’s Activity & Party Businesses
Connect – Inspire – Celebrate
How would you like to be known as an industry leader? Have a profitable business model and be confident in the direction of your life and business?
Running over one exciting weekend in Brisbane, you will interact with industry leaders and experts, and have the exclusive opportunity to network with key industry figures and peers alike. You will learn from the best, most respected people in the business, and form valuable partnerships.
The Saturday conference will combine a programme with presentations from leading speakers and Q&A sessions to maximise the opportunity for interaction and input. This is an ideal chance to network, chat with the experts and understand the latest in kids activities and party providers all presented in a fun, engaging format that will leave you inspired and motivated to grow your business.
The mastermind is a 4-hour session designed to implement what has been learnt from the day prior. It’s a ‘work on your business’ time with goal setting, business plan writing and having experts available to answer questions.
Conference + Mastermind
Welcome/Networking Drinks
WHEN:Â Friday, August 17th, 2018
TIME:Â 4-6pm
WHERE:Â QA Hotel, Brisbane (Reserved Area)
INCLUSIONS: Welcome Drink and Finger Food included
Conference
WHEN:Â Saturday, August 18th 2018
TIME:Â 8:00am Registration. 8:20 Start – 3:30pm finish
WHERE: QA Hotel, Brisbane
INCLUSIONS: Muffin Break Muffins/Tea & Coffee on arrival. Hot Lunch and morning tea included
Gala Awards Night
WHEN: Saturday, August 18th, 2018
TIME:Â 6-11:30pm
WHERE:Â Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
INCLUSIONS: 2 Course Dinner, Drinks & Entertainment
Mastermind
WHEN: Sunday, August 19th, 2018
TIME:Â 9:45am Registration 10:00 Start – 2:00pm
WHERE: QA Hotel, Brisbane
INCLUSIONS: Lunch included
So many ideas and so relevant to my business. I’ve had all my questions answered.
I loved the diversity of the content covered and the networking opportunities were so valuable
Join us on Saturday 18 August for the What’s On 4 Kids Conference.
QA Hotel, Brisbane
Conference Emcee
Rachael Tiernan
Emcee
Rach Tiernan is happiest when she has a microphone in hand and is becoming one of Brisbane’s most popular MC’s. Some of her work includes hosting high tea events for national charities, creating community events for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and facilitating fascinating interviews with some of Queensland’s finest celebrities and sports stars. ON a weekly basis, she’s still driven to grow the confidence and self-esteem of children through her Brisbane based performing school SUPERSTARS, and inspire others to be the best they can be.Today, 15 years down the track, SUPERSTARS has over 680 students attending weekly classes across Brisbane.
Conference Speakers
Natalie Brennan
Keynote Speaker
Muffin Break will celebrate 30 years in Australia next April. You don’t stay in business that long without constantly re-inventing and innovating. Natalie Brennan; General Manager of Muffin Break has been with the master franchisor for 17 years and has been the driving force behind many of Muffin Break’s first to market initiatives. Natalie has also re-invented herself over a career in hospitality and franchising that has spanned over 30 years (she originally trained as a Physical Education teacher!). Natalie will tell her story and that of Muffin Break showing that it takes more than one great idea, innovation is about perpetual forward motion. www.muffinbreak.com.au
Elise Easdown
Topic: “Social media for the kids activity industry”
Elise has spent 7 years working in the kid’s activity and party industry. Elise began working as a paediatric occupational therapist teaching baby massage classes and after becoming a mother herself realised how hard it was to find quality activities to do with her children.
The explosion of digital marketing and social media enabled Elise to grow an online community of over 200,000 Australian mums and become an influencer in the family sector. Elise has developed marketing campaigns for Nickelodeon Jnr, Disney On Ice, Event Cinemas, Cricket Australia & more and is passionate about supporting the kids’ activity and party industry through hosting events, conferences and awards. www.whatson4kids.com.au
Mark Harris
Topic – “Do you know where to find images and music you can legally use in your classes and shows?”
Mark Harris is a musician first and a creative small business co-owner second. Mark is a career double bassist who has performed around the world with a wide range of artists and ensembles including children’s TV and live band Lah-Lah, Australian jazz legend James Morrison, Gyp-rock leaders Monsieur Camembert, The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Disney’s musical The Lion King, Baz Luhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby and more. With wife Tina, Mark runs Lah-Lah Productions, a live performance and audiovisual production and tour promotion company managing the activities of Lah-Lah, one of the most popular and successful children’s live-action music properties in Australian history. www.lah-lah.com.au
Fred Porter
Topic – “The machines are learning! What can automation do for my business?”
Angela Henderson
Topic – “Do I really need a sales funnel?”
Founder of the highly successful online store Finlee and Me, Angela taps into the decade’s worth of knowledge of how to grow a thriving enterprise and pours it into her business consulting clients. As a business consultant, she partners with start-up and small businesses to grow their brands through hands-on support, ensuring foundations are laid in order to leverage growth. Angela’s skills were honed at the helm of Finlee and Me, where she learned everything from branding, PR, sales funnels, email marketing, website, copy, SEO and more. Angela knows what it truly takes to have a strong brand, consistent sales, steady growth and overall dedication. Angela has been featured in the media including Talking Lifestyle with Ed Phillips and David Koch, Inside Small Business and on numerous Australia and International podcasts. www.angelahenderson.com.au
Christian Morrison
Topic – “How you can start your own youtube channel and not break the bank”
Christian is a producer, director and owner of Debbie Doo Productions, a business that produces music videos for children and distributes worldwide to YouTube, Ruku, Amazon and more. He and his partner Debbie have grown their YouTube channel Debbie Doo TV to over 700k subscribers and amassed more than 1 billion views across all digital platforms. Christian provides advice and mentoring to business looking to promote their message online through video and advocates the ability for anyone with any budget or skill level to plan, produce and deliver content that will achieve results. www.debbiedoo.tv
Industry Panel Discussion
Panel Speakers to be announced
Conference Mastermind
Mastermind Speakers/Facilitators:
- Elise Easdown – What’s On 4 Kids
- Kristy Ellis – U.P. Agency Event Services
- Fred Porter – Agent Digital
- Tina Harris – Lah-Lah
- Angela Henderson – U.P. Agency Event Services
- & more
NB: In order to attend the mastermind you must attend the Saturday conference.
It was so good to get a better understanding of social media and marketing. I’m going away feeling so inspired
I’ve got so many great ideas to go forward with now. I’m so glad I came!
I had been really struggling with my business but listening to the speakers has made me realise I can create a business that is meaningful and that I’m passionate about.
Ticket Pricing
VIP Package **All Access**
Conference, Awards, Mastermind- These two days combine an inspiring and educational programme with presentations from leading speakers, panel discussions and Q&A sessions.
- Our all inclusive, VIP package is incredible value and includes:
- Networking Party
- All access Conference pass, including lunch with speakers and sponsors
- Mastermind workshop sessions
- Gala Awards Dinner
- Gift Bag
- Only a limited number of VIP passes are available, so be sure to secure your exclusive all access pass today. **Best Value**. Save over $100
- Friday, 17 Aug – Sunday, 19 Aug 2018
- **Limited availability**
Conference & Mastermind
Build your own conference experience.
Conference Day Pass
Saturday, 18 August- Running over one exciting day, you will interact with industry leaders and experts, and have the exclusive opportunity to network with key industry figures and peers alike. You will learn from the best, most respected people in the business, and form valuable partnerships.
- Pass includes Networking Lunch & Guest Speakers.
- $299 Conference Team Member package (2 people)
Conference & Mastermind Pass
Saturday, 18 August & Sunday, 19 August**Mastermind tickets are strictly limited.**
- This intimate business mastermind will give you access to understanding and applying business framework to breakthrough your own limitations and transform your business into the ultimate kids industry leader.
- Pass includes Conference Day (Saturday), Networking Lunch, Mastermind Day (Sunday) & Guest Speakers.
Networking Party
Friday, 17 August- Join us for a fun night celebrating our What’s On 4 Kids community. Network with industry leaders, guest speakers, sponsors and peers.Â
- Welcome drink and nibbles provided.
Gala Awards Night
- Join us for the National What’s On 4 Kids Awards. Invite your friends, family and team for a fun night!
- Includes 2 course dinner, 4-hour drinks package & entertainment.
Accommodation Options
Sage Hotel Brisbane
This location is ideal for those attending the Networking party, the Conference, Awards and Mastermind.
W: www.nexthotels.com/sage/james-street-brisbane
E: reservations.jamesst@sage-hotels.com
P: 07 3222 3111
They are offering a great rate at the moment for their 1st Birthday celebration – Mention What’s On 4 Kids as they have reserved rooms for us.
Tryp, The Valley
“The conference was nothing short of an amazing day full of information that made not just me but also my husband sit up and understand what’s involved in running our business.  I’m just so happy that I talked my husband into coming as we both walked away with such valuable information and more importantly inspired!”
What’s On 4 Kids National Conference & Gala Awards
The What’s On 4 Kids Conference
A day event which combines an inspiring & educational programme with presentations from leading speakers, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions. #whatson4kidsconference
CONFERENCE Location
QA Hotel
64 James Street, New Farm
Brisbane, Queensland
What’s On 4 Kids Gala Awards
Each year the national What’s On 4 Kids Awards are where we reward, recognise and celebrate the very best in children’s activities, classes, clubs, volunteers, family days out and kids party entertainers across Australia. #whatson4kidsawardsAU
Gala Awards Location
Cloudland
641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane, Queensland
Our Sponsors
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