JCI Australia National AGM Weekend 2023

You are invited to this year's JCI Australia Annual Conference, ‘Entrepreneurship: Mindset, Motivation and gaining Momentum’ hosted by JCI Eastern. Whether you are a novice, established or ‘not yet’ young entrepreneur, you can gain an insight into the startup space!

Each sub-theme, mindset, motivation and gaining momentum will be addressed by speakers across the one and a half day conference where you will feel inspired no matter where you are in your entrepreneurship journey. The conference will also feature the JCI Australia Annual General Meeting. 

JCI Eastern is excited to host and support your professional and personal growth whilst providing a platform for you to increase your networks amongst other purpose driven individuals. In addition to the conference days you may engage in the Creative Young Entrepreneur showcase on Friday night as well as the connection and network dinner on Saturday night. 

At the end of the conference you will be further inspired, supported and educated to be a leader for a changing world.

Ticket Information

The ticket options allow you to purchase a Creative Young Entrepreneur showcase ticket, a one day ticket, a full weekend pass (which we highly recommend!), and a separate ticket for Saturday dinner.

Program Details 

• Friday Night: Creative Young Entrepreneur Networking & Showcase event (including nibbles): 7:00PM to 11:00PM at Sweatshop Basement Bar at Seamstress, 113 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Please note that the dress code is business casual.
  
  
  
• Saturday day Conference 25th March  9:00AM to 5:00PM at VIC Uni City Towers 370 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000. The Saturday day conference itinerary is as follows 

Time	Session	Dress Code
9:00 - 10:00 AM	JCI Australia Annual General Meeting	Business Attire
10:00 - 10:25 AM	Morning Tea
10:25 - 10:30 AM	JCI Eastern & JCI Australia  official welcome to Entrepreneurship Conference  with National President and Local President	Business Attire
10:30 - 11:30 AM	From a winning mindset to winning customers with Sangeeta Mulchandani  from Jump Start Studio	Business Attire
11:30 AM - 12:30  PM	Creating Community at your organisation with Demi, Luke and Navera  from the Millenium Crisis team	Business Attire
12:30 - 1:30 PM	Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 PM	The different perspectives needed when scaling your business with Alex Dekker  from Alex Makes Meals	Business Attire
2:30 - 3:00 PM	Good ideas come out of many failed ones with Rose Callaghan, comedian, copywriter and advocate	Business Attire
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea
3:30 - 5:00 PM	Human Centered Design with Josh Owies entrepreneur and facilitator	Business Attire

• Saturday Connection Dinner: 6:30PM to 8:30PM at Father's Office, 249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Please note that the dress code is business casual.
  
  
• Sunday Half Day Conference 26th March 9 AM - 12 PM at VIC Uni City Towers 370 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000 is as follows

Time	Session	Dress Code
9:00 - 10:00 AM	Leveraging your networks with Lisa Thomas from BNI	Business Attire
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
10:30 - 11:30 AM	Customer pains & gains and business canvassing with Alex Beard from Evie Networks	Business Attire
11:30 AM - 12 PM	Pitching with confidence: the art of Presenting your Ideas with, General Manager	Business Attire

Accommodation Tips
If you would like to choose accommodation that is accessible and easy access to all events the location must be within Melbourne CBD. This will also ensure you will have access to the free tram zone making travel easy.

To help be close to specific events, here are landmarks to look out for when choosing your accommodation:

Creative Young Entrepreneur Networking & Showcase event is located near Her Majesty's Theatre
The Saturday Connection dinner is located in QV and next to Melbourne Central Station
The day conference is located near Parliament house and Parliament station

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