Alana Bicknell
Director of Sales and Planning, New Zealand International Convention Center
With a passion for people, a strategic sales leader with over 17 years cross sector experience. Alana is driven to lead and inspire teams across all areas of sales, proven track record in hospitality, events and venue sales, operations, account management and project management.
Strengths include business events international and domestic insight, complex stakeholder relationship environments, business development, innovative thought leadership, good governance, and strong networks.
WHERE YOU CAN SEE Alana…
Session Name:
Innovate, Include, Ignite – ICCA’s Power Trio
Synopsis
Dive into the transformative realm of event planning, business pitching, association conference bidding, where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) merge seamlessly with ICCA’s power. Join us for an immersive session that unravels the secret sauce behind development and the creation of robust social capital. From shaping experiences to fostering inclusivity, witness the magic unfold as we redefine the landscape from “I to we”.
Key Takeaways
1. People Amplification: Gain insights into innovative strategies for cross community, industry collaboration and talent development specific to the intricacies of success of bidding.
2. Social Capital Mastery: Explore the dynamics of building and leveraging social capital within events, understanding how to create meaningful connections and networks that extend beyond the event space.
3. DEI in Action: Acquire practical skills in incorporating DEI principles into your teamwork, business pitch, event planning, ensuring inclusivity, diversity, and equity are not just buzzwords but integral elements shaping the success of your gatherings.
Target Audience
This session is open to all professionals with the passion in shaping the future and value of business events.
AIME 2024 Speakers
Knowledge Program and Ideas Academy Speakers Announced
Mark Cooper
CEO, IACC
Katy Aldrich
General Manager, Australia and New Zealand, SongDivision
Julz Partington
Creative Director, Encore Event Technologies APAC
Lisa Kelliher
Head of People & Culture, Be Challenged
Ron Anderson
Creative Experience Officer, Unicorn Group and REALM Australia
Kate Atkinson
Regional Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Pacific and Indonesia, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Sarah Morse
Director, Unchained Solutions
George Hawwa
Founder and Growth Director, Attention Experts
Rebecca Grace
General Manager, Centre for Inclusive Design
Lisa Ronson
Chief Marketing Officer, Coles Group
Thomas Staunton
CEO, SoldOut Events
Kai Hattendorf
CEO, UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
Stephen Koukoulas
Managing Director, Market Economics Pty Ltd
Simon Cooper
Managing Director, Interpoint Events
Virginia Loyola
Senior Manager, Global Sales, Arinex Group
Nicole Tingey
Director, Clockwise Consulting
Bruce Keebaugh
Co-Founder, The Big Group
Seb Terry
Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Sebastian Terry
El Kwang
Founder + Chief Engager, BEAMexperience
Ian Curley
Director of Kitchen Operations Australia, Ovolo Hotels
Diane Demetre
Motivational Leadership & Mindset Speaker, Diane Demetre
Peter Haycroft
Head Chef, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Katerina Grant
Director, Kat&Co
Mike Williams
Senior Partner & Senior Consultant, GainingEdge
Samantha Ferrier
Sustainability Manager, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Tanya Wick
Senior Leader, Totem Connections
Melissa Brown
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Business Events Association
Chris Sheldon
Managing Director, Curtis Stone Events
Deanna Varga
CEO & Founder, Mayvin Global
Megan Van Den Berg
Co Owner, https://kinyalerrk.com.au/
Daniel 'Fuzz' Walker
Managing Director (Asia Pacific), Afterburner
Michelle Sargent
Director, CWT Meetings & Events
Melissa Murphy
Head of Conference Operations, Arinex
Veemal Gungadin
CEO, Gevme
Charlotte Juniper
Winner of ICCA AP Youth Challenge 2023, Adelaide Convention Center
Henri Turra
Managing Director, Radish Events
Bernard Stephens
General Manager, Harry the Hirer
Natalie Simmons
Founder & CEO, Barefoot Citizens Consulting
Fernando Barraza
Creative Director, Cirkus Bizurkus
Jill Midlovets
Kitchen Coordinator, OzHarvest
Lucy Meixner
Adelaide Convention Center, Winner of ICCA AP Youth Challenge 2023
Lauren Hayward
Owner and Managing Director, Forum Group Events and Marketing
Lisa Meehan
Head of Delivery, Diversified Communications
John Burgess
Director of Strategy, Little Rocket
Nadav Kahn
Lead Wellbeing Facilitator, Vibrate Your Mind
Vanessa Green
CEO, Cliftons
Waikin Wong
Regional Director, ICCA Asia Pacific
Emma Bamblett
Artist and Co-owner, Kinya Lerrk