Awards for Excellence Dinner
Stars in Excellence and in Space!
- Celebrate aspiring to excellence and honour the recipients of the CDAA 2019 Awards for Excellence
- Network with colleagues over a banquet dinner
- Be inspired through the lens of space – Anthony Murfett, Deputy Head Australian Space Agency will provide an overview of the growing space economy and varied career opportunities
- Dance as if no one is watching (at the silent disco – back by popular demand!)
Date: Thursday, 19th September 2019
The Awards for Excellence Dinner will highlight the outstanding achievements in the career development profession. The Awards Dinner will feature a three course, family-style meal which is a specialty of the farm-to-plate style of Pialligo Estate. Once formalities are over, enjoy a night of networking and dancing. Transport will be organised departing and returning to the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
Anthony Murfett
Anthony Murfett is Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency, where Anthony has oversight of strategy, policy and day-to-day operations and supports the Agency Head in monitoring the performance of the Agency.
Anthony has worked as Minister Counsellor, Industry, Science and Education at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC and as General Manager of the Growth Centres Branch within the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science in Canberra. Anthony ensures the Agency delivers on its purpose to transform and grow a globally respected Australian space industry that contributes to productivity and employment across the Australian economy.
Dedicated to purpose, Anthony brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the Agency, valuing partnerships while drawing strength from diversity and pushing the boundaries of our knowledge.
As a road bike enthusiast, Anthony is not only at the forefront of space industry development, he is well on his way to cycling the distance to the moon (238,855 miles or 384,400 km), having ridden and competed across the country and the globe.
On top of all the serious stuff, the conference is good fun - the social aspects are a great cherry on top of the cake of professional learning. It's not just about 3 days - throughout the year I often access support and information from colleagues I met at conference.”
Platinum Sponsor
Australian National University is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in their approach to research and education.
Conference Convenor
CDAA is Australia’s cross-sectoral community of career development practitioners, with members in every state and territory and across all sectors of the profession.
Conference Organiser
GEMS Event Management Australia is the Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) for the 2019 CDAA National Conference.
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