The Convention 2021 theme is "Imagine Possibilities". When designing the convention program, we adopted a detailed process, discussing the outcomes we wanted for attendees, what attendees would learn and take away from the weekend, and what types of sessions were best to ensure we delivered on those commitments.
We are excited to continue the innovative "AMBA Club Unite" exhibition that will feature on Day 1 at 2021 convention, celebrating the centres of excellence within our club and volunteer base.
Plenary sessions are designed for all attendees. The expectation is that all attendees participate in the plenary sessions and then move on to selected breakout sessions.
Friday awards dinner
- 4.00 - 6.30pm
- Convention Registration
- Lobby - Tour Desk
- 6.30 - 7.00pm
- Pre-dinner Drinks
- Abercrombie Room
- 7.00 - 11.00pm
- "New Theme TBA" – AMBA Appreciation Awards and welcome dinner
- Abercrombie Room
- MC: TBA
- Guest Speaker: TBA
Saturday conference
- 8.00 - 8.30am
- Convention registration. Arrival coffee and tea.
- 8.30 - 8.45am
- Introduction and Acknowledgement of Country
- Convention Planning Committee
- 8.45 - 9.00am
- Welcome address
- Ashlee Tenberge, AMBA Chairperson
- 9.00 - 9.30am
- Group Activity
- Get ready to learn more about your fellow volunteers!
- 9.30 - 10.30am
- AMBA Plenary Session
- AMBA Board of Directors
- This plenary session enables the directors to generate discussion with member-clubs to continue paving the way for change. Come prepared with topics that you'd like to discuss and/or questions that you want to propose in an open forum. The plenary will be facilitated in a modern way, where questions will be put to you to guide your thinking.
- 10.30 - 11.00am
- Morning Tea
- 11.00am - 12.30pm
- Keynote Speaker 1
- Professor Mark Umstad, AMBA Patron
- Mark will present a review of current research and data related to multiple pregnancy incidence, treatments and outcomes.
- 12.30 - 1.30pm
- Lunch - MOKU Restaurant
- 1.30 - 3.00pm
- AMBA Annual General Meeting
- All member-clubs are invited to participate in the general meetings of AMBA through the appointment of an official delegate or the provision of proxy authority. Delegate appointments or proxy authorities are to be forwarded to the AMBA Secretary as specified in the notice of meeting.
- 3.00 - 3.30pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3.30 - 5.00pm
- "AMBA Club Unite: Customise your experience to enhance your club"
- This innovative session is an exhibition-style club sharing opportunity where centres of knowledge excellence will be showcased. There are common pain points and areas of strength across all member-clubs and AMBA Club Unite offers the opportunity for attendees to discuss their toughest challenges with experienced clubs who have a track record of success. This session aims to create stronger clubs, enabling volunteer committees to focus on servicing their families with proven programs and support.
- Attendees can make their way through the exhibition choosing what topics they want to focus on and speaking to the experts at each stand. In addition to club centres of excellence, our sponsors will also be featured and will be exhibiting the whole weekend.
Program and times are subject to change.
Saturday night dinner
- 7.00 - 12.00am
- "Rainbow after the storm" dinner event - MOKU Beach Club Poolside
- Join us for a fabulous evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment!
- When you register for the dinner you will be assigned a colour of the rainbow to inspire your outfit! Lets make a rainbow!
Sunday conference
- 8.30 - 9.00am
- Convention registration. Arrival coffee and tea.
- 9.00 - 9.10am
- Welcome to Day 2 and introduction of Keynote Speaker #2
- 9.10 - 9.50am
- Keynote Speaker #2
- TBC
- 9.50 - 9.55am
- Introduction of Keynote Speaker #3
- 9.55 - 10.35am
- Keynote Speaker #3
- TBC
- 10.30 - 10.40am
- Introduction to breakout sessions
- 10.40 - 11.10am
- Morning Tea
- 11.10am - 12.00pm
- Breakout Session 1
- Session 1A: TBC
- TBC
- Session 1B: TBC
- TBC
- 12.00 - 12.05pm
- Breakout room changeover
- 12.05 - 1.00pm
- Breakout Session 2
- Session 2A: TBC
- TBC
- Session 2B: TBC
- TBC
- 1.10 - 2.00pm
- Lunch - MOKU Restaurant
- 2.00 - 2.45pm
- “Imagine Possibilities"- Group convention wrap-up
- TBC
- 2.45 - 3.00pm
- Closing comments and wrap-up
- 3.00 - 3.30pm
- Optional Afternoon Tea & networking
Program and times are subject to change.
