AFA unveils program for 2007 National Conference
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) unveiled the program for its 2007 National Conference which will be held from 14-16 October at the Crowne Plaza Royal Pines on the Gold Coast.
The 2007 Conference follows on from a strong year for the AFA in 2006 and the resurgence of membership and national activity in 2007.
According to AFA, the highlights of the conference will include the challenging Professional Development Program that they will be delivering.
The program includes strong main platform sessions focussing on business skills from GenXt expert, Peter Sheehan, real life stories of triumph and tragedy from Anna Norman and Janine Shepherd.
As well, there will be insights from Bruce Sullivan and cricket legend, Steve Waugh, to set the tone for the Plenary Sessions.
The AFA has added a third stream to the Conference this year in response to demand from the members and will include:
- GenXT sessions for younger advisers
- Practice Development for those looking to build their practice
- Investment & Technical: for those looking for technical focus and strategies for their business
The AFA National Conference is the high point in the AFA calendar with members coming together from across the industry to learn, listen, challenge and connect with colleagues. It is all about bringing together local and international leaders in the
financial advice industry to update its members.
The AFA Rising Star, Adviser of the Year and Service awards will all be announced at the Conference.
The AFA Service Awards will acknowledge members who have made a significant contribution to the association during its 61 year history, while the best in the industry will be recognised at the Adviser of the Year awards sponsored by Zurich.
Future leaders will shine during the presentation of the Rising Star of the Year awards sponsored by ING.
Conference Chair would like to see delegates at the Conference reflecting on Excellence in Advice at a personal and industry level.
Sometimes we get so caught up in the day-to-day details of our work, it is difficult to stop and see ourselves in relation to the bigger picture.
However it is vital for us to come together as a profession and reflect on our past, assess the current state of financial advising and focus on where we want to go in the future.
18-Jul-2007