Level Up was an inaugural event held at The Lighthouse Theatre on Tuesday 16 November 2021.

It bought together thought leaders and subject matter experts from the fields of events, marketing, tourism, retail and local government and was created to inspire and prepare you for an exciting future in the world of business and events.

If you would like to access the footage of the presentations on the day, please register your details to receive your ticket with a link to the videos, along with a password.

Here is some information about the presentations you can access:

The business of Creativity - Alex Wadelton

There's a misconception when you mention the word “creativity” that it’s reserved for an elite few. But creativity is a part of everything humans do. It’s in science, business, marketing, cooking, design, service, building, architecture, sales, relationships, and much more. Alex breaks down the barriers and opens up minds to the business of creativity.

Grant Writing Masterclass - Karen Foster

Join Karen Foster from o2Media for this insightful and practical masterclass designed to improve your grant writing knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully apply for a range of grant programs across Government and beyond.

Karen will help you identify sources of funding, develop a compelling story and provide you with all the tips and tricks to nail your submission.

This masterclass will be followed up with a practical grant writing workshop at a later date.

All participants in today’s masterclass will leave with a handy “Guide to Grant Writing” designed by Karen and o2Media.

Challenge or opportunity? - Martin Ginnane

Today’s changing economic environment is presenting challenges and difficulties for many businesses and events, but with every challenge comes an opportunity.

As a leading retail expert Martins knowledge of industry trends, style and future direction is gained by participating in major global and local retail events. Martin brings years of experience in domestic and international retail, business development and client engagement.

Join Martin for this insightful and exciting session about overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities in the changing business and events world.

This event is bought to you by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, along with Warrnambool City Council. 