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PCMA APAC Labs, Sydney – Guiding Principles in Experience Design: Six Truths for Innovative Engagement Strategies

September 12 @ 9:00 am11:30 am AEST

Discover the Six Truths for Innovative Engagement Strategies to elevate your engagement game!

What are the Six Truths for Innovative Engagement Strategies? How can you apply them into elevating your engagement experience?

Guiding Principles in Experience Design: Six Truths for Innovative Engagement Strategies. 

Who should attend

Event organisers | Event marketers | Event managers | Agency leaders | Marketers | Association leaders 

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am AEST  [ SAVE THE DATE ]
Venue: Sydney, Australia (Actual venue will be informed via email)

Limited spots available – priority will be given to PCMA Members. An email with specifics to purchase a free ticket will be sent to you to confirm your registration and secure your spot.

What our participants have to say about PCMA APAC Labs in June:

  • It’s amazing to realize the potential of AI in enhancing efficiency. I even created a task list to use Spark that can improve my team’s productivity. My first PCMA Labs experience was fantastic – great topics and terrific networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.

    Kym De Britt, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Dental Association
  • “Today’s session highlighted the potential of AI technology in our industry, urging us to embrace new tools and skills for improved productivity. PCMA Labs provide a valuable opportunity to connect with knowledgeable professionals and enhance the events landscape.”

    Zarina Othman, Head of Operations, Asia, European Society of Medical Oncology
  • I can imagine using Spark in our workflow as part of our daily tasks eventually. It was nice to know what is available out there and PCMA Labs condensing a variety of useful information about AI together makes it easier for us in the community to absorb it.

    Jane Saunders, Director Of Operations, MCI Hong Kong & Macau
  • “AI is the way forward for every industry, and it’s wonderful to witness Spark’s potential in my workflow to make my day-to-day work easier. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at PCMA Labs, catching up with familiar faces, and networking with peers from the industry.”

    Emma Scown, Strategic Experiences Consultant, Salesforce
  • “Today’s session was an informative and eye-opening experience, providing clarity on AI and its opportunities. PCMA Labs showcased Spark’s potential in the MICE industry from vetting legal contracts to crafting emails and agenda. We are exceptionally happy to partner with PCMA on the series of PCMA labs to get together with industry partners.”

    Genevieve Lim, Director – MICE Management, Marina Bay Sands
  • AI is here to stay, and it will continue to improve our work and lives. While Spark has the potential to improve my workflow, deeper exploration of real-life applications is necessary. The knowledgeable speakers at the Labs pleasantly surprised me with their in-depth dive, providing clear real-life examples of AI and interesting tools for practical use.

    Eric Chew, Digital Director & Account Director, Agenda Consulting
  • PCMA Labs offers practical guidance on utilizing AI for industry benefits, emphasizing the importance of human touch and reducing workload while enabling deeper content refinement.

    Erica Seo, Director, Business Strategy – APAC / Managing Director, George P Johnson Experience Marketing
  • “AI is not going to replace us; it enhances productivity and lets us focus on more important tasks. It’s interesting to see Spark’s capabilities in generating content, and its recap video feature is especially intriguing for me to capture information.”

    William Gunner, Senior Event Producer, Lateral Events
  • It’s exciting to know that there are readily available AI technologies for us to utilize. I am thrilled by Spark’s potential and its ability to save us a significant amount of time. Timely topic for us, and fantastic networking opportunities to reconnect with my PCMA colleagues.

    Julie McGraw, Managing Director, GEMS Event Management Australia
  • Today’s session was enriching, bringing together professional from diverse industries providing different perspectives. I was impressed with the quality of the content Spark generated, and happy to be able to meet and exchange experiences with fellow educators.

    Jeslin Wee, Senior Education Specialist, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • The interactive session on Project Spark and its transformative power in the field of event management was truly eye-opening. The energy in the room was fantastic, and the diverse global audience made it an enriching experience. Kudos to the moderator and speakers for an exceptional session.

    David Blansfield, Executive Vice President, Northstar
  • Discovering AI’s impact was eye-opening. Project Spark excites me with time-saving efficiency, benefiting juniors and streamlining solutions for seniors. PCMA Labs offers opportunities to reconnect, learn, and explore AI’s potential.

    Karine Koh, Managing Director, Asia & Oceania, ARHT

About PCMA Labs

PCMA Labs is a sandbox for event organisers, marketers, event managers, and event strategists. Explore business events industry trends and pain points in a safe environment where you will be challenged to think out of the box, where the seemingly impossible may be possible with collective wisdom and action. Build trusted, peer-to-peer relationships and be part of a community that innovates and shapes the future of our industry. 

Speakers

James Bennett

Director: Creative Technologies, APAC, Project Worldwide  

With over 15 years of experience working within Creative Agencies, James has worked on a breadth and depth of various business challenges.  

He originally started his career working at the cutting edge of mobile phone technology, where his love for tech originated. For the past years, he has been focused on fusing technology into the Project Worldwide business and their consumer activations for many globally prestigious brands and products.   

Check outJames’ Linkedin. 

Jessica Quiney  

Head of Strategy, APAC, Project Worldwide 

From ad land to communications to experience marketing, Jess has spent her career in agencies grappling with questions such as: Why do people fall head over heels, irrationally in love with brands? Can comms play a role countering terrorism? How can you bottle the magic of a live experience and build a relationship with the audience beyond that single moment in time? 

Jess is responsible for the strategy service offering at GPJ. Her favourite word is ‘why’, and she likes to ask it a lot. Especially when interrogating a brief, deep diving into a brand, unearthing audience and cultural insights, and providing springboards for ideation.  

It’s the blend of research, logic and creativity that makes her tick. She believes that these three ingredients elevate experience design and are essential for dreaming, designing and creating extraordinary experiences. 

 Check out Jess’ LinkedIn. 

James Bennett

Head of Marketing & Commercial Partnerships, SXSW Sydney

Check outSimon’s Linkedin. 

El Kwang

Founder & Chief Engager of BEAM

At BEAM, they create and curate content across 8 specific categories, including ‘trends + insights,’ ‘leadership + development,’ and ‘mental fitness.’

As co-founder and Chief Engager, El presents in every aspect, from building relationships to ideation and through to execution. Committed to creating mindful experiences – whether live, virtual, as a group, or on an individual basis – he believes the right kind of energy makes a critical difference in how brands and partner brands communicate their values, demonstrate leadership, and share ideas in the common pursuit of a brighter tomorrow. 

Check out El’s Linkedin. 

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September 12
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