Welcome to the 13 th Family Business Australia National Conference in Perth!

1. Welcome to the 13th Family Business Australia National Conference in Perth! “Family businesses – leading the way” Register now and diarise the dates: 1, 2 and 3 September 2011 Hurry! Save $100 before early bird expires – 12th July • Who should attend? • Businesses with a strong family interest • All members of a family business • Non-family members working in a family business • Small, medium and large family businesses • Family businesses from all industries • Family business advisers National Silver Sponsors

2. Benefits of attending an FBA conference • Sharing knowledge , networking, learning and exchanging ideas • Learning how to engage and inspire the Next Generation • Excellent ideas on succession transition • Meeting so many supportive and friendly people who trust each other and all share similar issues • Learning the importance of a family board, family constitution and family council • Receiving guidance, advice and solutions from Accredited Advisers specialising in family business issues • Learning about FBA forum groups and what a great support network they provide to members

3. Pre Conference Educational Courses and Symposium Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 August 2011 FAMILY BUSINESS STRATEGIC PLANNING COURSE Looking to the future – how to effectively develop and implement your strategic plan This one day course will help your family business gain an understanding of the importance of strategic planning for your family as well as your business. Through this course you will learn how to integrate the family and business perspectives in the implementation of strategy. Attendees with learn how to create a Family Business Strategy Map and Scorecard to ensure there is a plan for your business future. Click here to view more information on the course LAUNCHING PADTM PROGRAM Your first step towards Adviser Accreditation. Run in conjunction with the Family Firm Institute, this course is specifically for family business advisers. We highly recommend this course for advisers who are serious about improving their skills in servicing the family business sector and who plan to seek FBA Adviser Accreditation. Click here to view more information on the course RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM Family business research, practice and policy: interpretation and integration The symposium will bring together scholars and educators from around Australia and the world to interact with each other and the wider family business community to better understand what is and still needs to be known about the vast family business genre. Click here to view more information on the Education Symposium

4. 0 Conference Day One – Highlights KEYNOTE SPEAKER: “Three lessons on innovation” - Terry Plochman, Plochman’s Mustard Terry Plochman, fourth generation leader of US family business Plochman’s Mustard has needed to overcome internal resistance to innovation. You need to be a better innovator, as your competitors will be hindered by the same resistance to change you have learned to overcome. In this session Terry will discuss the challenges of innovation including, where to use competitors’ resistance as an advantage. Three contrasting succession models - Haydn Chrystal, Caterlink Haydn Chrystal, a third generation family member will provide insights and experience on the contrasting succession models used by three unique and unrelated family businesses.

5. Conference Day Two – Highlights KEYNOTE SPEAKER: “Social wealth creation” - Bert Dennis and Adele Levinge, Dennis Family Holdings Social Wealth is having the skills needed to enable individuals to develop and participate to the best of their ability both physically and mentally, in any walk of life. Having attended the STEP summit in Boston with his two granddaughters, Bert and his daughter Adele will share experience and an insight into the importance of both social and economic wealth for third generation family members. “Social Media” risk of inaction - Will Fuller, Fuller Group Australians of all ages and demographics spend an average of 18 hours a week online - that's more than 30 percent of their total media time. What is your digital profile? Are you listening to what consumers are saying about your brand or industry online? Do you have an effective presence where your customers interact on social media platforms?

6. Conference Day Three – Highlights KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Values contribute to online success - Naomi Simson, RedBalloon Naomi Simson, founder and CEO of online experiential gift retailer RedBalloon shares why values are so important to a business, and the difference they have made to RedBalloon’s success. You’ll learn how to share your vision and values in order to keep an organisation aligned and you will be introduced to the three foundations for fast growth. Family philanthropy and the effect on culture, morale and values through generations - Andrew Blode, Jack and Robert Smorgan Families Family philanthropy is not just about giving charity. It is a tool which can keep families engaged, passionate, involved and together. The session will reveal how the Jack and Robert Smorgon families have engaged philanthropy over five generations, and how this culture is nurtured amongst the younger family members.

7. Social Functions Wednesday 31 August Taste of WA The WA Committee is keen to provide a special welcome for those FBA delegates and their partners arriving early with a showcasing of local produce and fine wines. With the support and passion of the WA Committee, this is sure to be a great opening to the conference! Next Generation Dinner Calling all ‘up and coming’ Next Genners! Join us for a sizzling buffet dinner at Joe’s Oriental Diner. A great opportunity to get to know other Next Gen members working within their family business. Thursday 1 September New MGI Longest Lunch Established in 1897, the Fremantle Markets are an icon and a top location for our New MGI World’s Longest Lunch this year. Experience the true Fremantle Markets atmosphere, smell the unique aromas of fresh produce and exotic flavours as we meet and mingle with some of the oldest family business vendors and experience the fascinating fusion of good food, music, art and culture. Afterwards you may choose to spend the afternoon visiting some of our iconic Perth family businesses, or simply stroll around Freo, the state’s cultural hub, enjoying the 19th century port streetscapes, its charm and history.

8. Social Functions Friday 2 September 2011 Australian Family Business of the Year Awards Dinner, Masquerade Party This years dinner takes on a ‘new look’ as we present three prestigious awards, now on the Friday evening of conference. Join us for a sumptuous dinner complemented by the finest WA Plantagenet wines. Tonight Western Australia’s leading artists perform a collective repertoire from musicals that will take your breath away. Saturday 3 September KPMG Dinner Our concept this year is sure to raise an eyebrow and surprise you as we expose some of our very talented members. Dinner in the Hyatt Ballroom with the very best De Bortoli wines and Coopers beers. Tonight we guarantee that you will be out of your seat dancing and laughing the night away!

9. Tailored Sessions and Seminars FBAAWARENESS COURSE First time attendees and advisers undergoing accreditation                   The Awareness Course introduces the AGES family business practice model – Architecture, Governance, Entrepreneurship and Stewardship. This is a great introduction if you are a first time family business attendee to conference Forum group session (exclusively for FBA forum members and facilitators) LinkedIn power:  Build your personal profile and improve your online business networking How you can develop a meaningful LinkedIn account, invest in your professional connections and leverage your brand to develop new business opportunities and connect with your customers Adviser Master Class Stream Understanding the leadership challenge Transition from father to son – defining the roles Packernitski packaging – a classic collaborative advisory project

10. Partner Program and Pre and Post Touring Options Globetrottel Travel, a member of FBA based in Perth will assist you directly this year with your ‘Partner Program’ activities during the day and Pre and Post touring options to Margaret River and Broome. Click here to view Partner Program and Post Touring activities to Broome and Margaret River For further information and to book please call Katie Preston at Globetrotter directly on Tel 08 9442 0151 or email groups@globetrotter.com.au Conference Program and Registration Click here to view the full National Conference brochure Click here to register online now! Accommodation rooms are limited and we expect these will sell out soon, so please book now to avoid disappointment!