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. Pat Napper is a National Convention Advisory Board Member for the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and is also an Accredited Meetings Manager (AMM).
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.
Trudie Rademaker – Finance Manager
In her role as Finance Manager, Trudie manages up to 30 conference accounts at one time. With the assistance of Conference Solutions’ accounting advisors, systems for managing conference accounts have been developed, improved and maintained to ensure timely and accurate reporting to clients on all GST and conference financial matters.
Jane Crawford – Event Manager
Jane’s background is in the community sector where she gained experience in a variety of project management roles. After working on several conferences for community-based organisations Jane decided to focus her career on conference and event management with Conference Solutions and commenced with the company in 2004. Jane has worked on many different types and sizes of events across Australia and has a particular flair for exhibition and sponsorship coordination. Jane was promoted to the position of Event Manager in 2007.
Amy Byrne – Event Coordinator
Amy joined the Conference Solutions team in 2003 with qualifications in public relations, marketing and customer service. During her time at Conference Solutions, Amy has enjoyed being involved in the management of a variety of events ranging in size and scope. In 2007 Amy enrolled at the University of Canberra to further her studies, however she is still involved at Conference Solutions in a part time capacity. Amy has a love of learning, always enjoys a challenge and at Conference Solutions, endeavours to bring fresh and creative ideas to each of her events.
Mary Lee – Event Coordinator
Mary has completed 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 also worked as a freelance events planner, planning special events such as birthdays and social functions for clients within Canberra. After two years as the Events Assistant at the Australian Library and Information Association, Mary took up an Events Coordinator position at Conference Solutions in 2007.
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.
Kate Dale – Event Coordinator
Kate has completed a Degree in Tourism Management, majoring in Marketing. While studying she worked on several events, including the organisation of marquee exhibitions at Floriade 2006 and The Great Tourism Debate 2006. Kate has worked as a Conference and Sales Coordinator at the Novotel in Cardiff, Wales, where she organised the hotel conferences, weddings, parties and exhibitions. Since returning to Australia in 2008, she has taken up the position of Event Coordinator at Conference Solutions.
Genevra Donne – Receptionist and Event Assistant
Genevra moved to Canberra two years ago from California and worked as the Assistant Manager for the Lakeside Leisure Centre Swim School before joining Conference Solutions. Prior to her move, she had worked with a number of non-profit organisations in various countries around the world. At Conference Solutions, Genevra is the first point of contact for all of our customers and provides essential back-up to 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.
