Our Team
About Us
Every problem has a solution
Since its establishment in 1986, Conference Solutions has put its stamp of quality, professionalism and success on hundreds of events for public and private sector clients throughout regional and metropolitan Australia and South East Asia. We have staged meetings for 20 to 2000 delegates, coordinated large and small exhibitions, and managed accommodation and travel arrangements for groups of up to 5000.
The Conference Solutions solution
Our team is small enough to be personal and friendly, and large enough to offer you a complete service. Our commitment to staff training keeps us on top of the latest industry trends and technological advances. We will work with you from concept to completion to make sure your next event is your best event.
Conference Solutions is the National Winner of “2005 and 2006 Meetings Management – Less than 8 Employees” and National Winner of the “2004 Meeting of the Year – Less than 500 Delegates” awarded by Meetings & Events Australia (MEA).
Company memberships include Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) and the ACT Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Greg Vickers – Managing Director
Greg had 18 years supervisory and managerial experience before joining the team at Conference Solutions as an Event Manager in 2004. Greg contributes an excellent working knowledge of the airline and tourism industries as a result of his 13 years with Ansett Australia and 3 years in marketing and business development for tourism and convention destinations. Over the years Greg has established a valuable network across corporate, government and sporting sectors. Since joining Conference Solutions, he has managed events in most states of Australia. Greg’s professionalism and honest approach is widely recognised by his clients whose events span a range of industries, including nursing and allied health. Greg purchased the Conference Solutions business in 2007.
Patricia Napper AMM – Senior Event Manager
With more than eleven years experience in the management of national associations, and post-graduate qualifications in business management, Pat joined Conference Solutions as General Manager in 1998, and took over the business as Managing Director in February 1999. She took the business to new levels, creating a recognised market leader in conference, exhibition and event management. Pat concentrated on building a stable client base who have returned to Conference Solutions year after year. She has worked to ensure that Conference Solutions continues to provide an exceptional level of service to clients through the maintenance of failsafe systems covering all aspects of event management. In 2007 Pat sold the business to Greg Vickers, however continues in her role as the Senior Event Manager.
Paulina Leko – Event Manager
Paulina has just recently joined the Conference Solutions team as an Event Manager. After a number of years working as part of an in-house event management team, her experience extends from small meetings of 30 delegates through to national conferences of over 1000 delegates. In her new role as Event Manager she is responsible for the overall running and success of an event, including client liaison and budgeting. She brings with her a Bachelor Degree in Business Management (Hospitality/Events) and is working towards her industry accreditation.
Rachel Jones - Finance Manager
In 2009 when the position of Finance Manager at Conference Solutions became a full-time role, Rachel was appointed to ensure delivery of an even higher level of service to our clients on conference financial matters. Rachel is an expert on MYOB and spent over 12 years in her previous position as the Senior Accounts Manager for an educational supplies company. In her role as Finance Manager Rachel manages up to 30 conference accounts at one time whilst maintaining the business accounts and updating financial systems and procedures. These systems, and an eye for detail, facilitate timely and accurate reporting to clients on all GST and conference financial matters.
Mary Lee – Event Coordinator
Mary joined Conference Solutions in 2007 after completing a Diploma in Event Management. While studying, she organised and managed several events such as the National TAFE Construction Workshop, Southern Cross Club Chef Awards and Public Education Day. Mary has worked with a variety of clients from the association and government sectors since joining Conference Solutions and has experience with venues in most states of Australia. Mary specialises in database administration, sponsorship and trade exhibitions, website management and delegate liaison.
Amy Vickers – Event Coordinator
Amy has joined Conference Solutions while taking a break from a degree in International Relations, majoring in politics and German language. She has had four years’ experience in the hospitality industry as a hotel receptionist and also works part-time as a sports coach. With this varied background, Amy brings a different dynamic to the Conference Solutions team.
Lisa König – Receptionist / Event Assistant
Our bright and bubbly receptionist is Lisa, whose background has been in retail management. With a personal philosophy of “the customer is always right”, Lisa can communicate happily with everyone. Whilst assisting all our customers is Lisa’s primary role at Conference Solutions, she also finds time to support the conference teams when the pressure is on!
Casual and Part-Time Support Staff
At times of peak activity, we can call on experienced support staff to assist the team in most areas of conference management and coordination, particularly registration processing.
Management Advisers
Conference Solutions is well supported by specialist advisers, who provide guidance and advice on company administration, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and financial structures.
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