A big thank you to all the delegates who attended the ADAPE 2008 International Conference. Over 360 Conference delegates attended, 25 speakers donated their time, 11Sponsor delegates generously supported the programme and 12 exhibitor delegates were very complimentary about their contact with conference delegates. More than 70 delegates attended the very successful Leader's Forum.

The feedback from the delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors about the Conference has been overwhelmingly positive in all respects. The Conference Committee members are thrilled with the outcome which was to make the conference a positively memorable professional development opportunity for delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.

However, the Conference would not have been so successful if the sponsors, speakers and exhibitors had not so generously supported the programme. For their professionalism, expertise, insight, willingness to share, flexibility and support, I offer my sincere gratitude and congratulations on behalf of the Conference Committee.

ADAPE 2010 in Adelaide, is our next International opportunity to showcase ADAPE Australasia - see you there?

Henry Campey ADAPEF
Conference Chair

Association of Development and Alumni Professionals in Education (ADAPE) Australasia, Biennial International Conference 2008 will enhance your professional knowledge by creating learning opportunities and experiences for you to;

ADAPT and apply your individual professional knowledge, skills and networks for the advancement of your organisation,
INSPIRE, invigorate, and instigate programs and activities in your fields of expertise that enhance your organisation's strategic direction and vision, and
MOTIVATE, lead, and mentor the people in your community without whom advancement activities and programs would not succeed.

ADAPE Australasia's biennial conferences continue to be the benchmark for training and skills development for educational advancement professionals. Conference 2008 will also provide an outstanding opportunity for experienced professionals and their leaders to join in the specially developed full day program designed to focus on the more strategic and complex issues facing educational advancement.