Conference Process
Open Space is essentially simultaneous self-organised discussion groups. 

Don’t be fooled into thinking this process lacks structure and purpose, to the contrary. People are attending these events because they want to contribute to generational change in our non-profits organisations. They want to understand the issues and the process. 

These people are not going to waste their time, or your time, on irrelevant conversations. They are going to use this conference to share their ideas, build collaborative relationships, develop strategies and bridge any generational gap in a productive and positive manner and in such a way as to ensure continued high quality service delivery to our communities. 

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When you arrive at your conference venue, after checking into your accommodation, you will be greeted, welcomed to the event and invited to enjoy opening canapés as you network with others and greet acquaintances. 

At the appointed time a ringing bell will summon delegates to the main conference room, to join an opening circle. The event host will quickly pass on administrative information before handing over to a guest facilitator. The guest facilitator will welcome people and introduce them to Open Space, explaining the process. Delegates will then be invited to nominate topics for discussion. 

Those nominating a discussion topic will step into the circle, introduce themselves and their topic before proceeding to place details of their topic onto the ‘marketplace’ wall at one of the available presentation times and locations. Then the conference begins as people move to join discussions at their appointed time. 

Imagine This – starting on Friday evening, continuing throughout Saturday and finishing midday Sunday you will be a part off maybe 6-8 group conversations. It is likely you will be able to choose from discussions that will raise your awareness of potential issues, help you identify strategies, develop greater understanding, provide you with ideas you can use in your own organisation, help build relationships, develop career pathways and identify management issues. 

Each discussion group will comprise a cross section of people from every part of our non-profit community, some will be involved in the workplace, others from the community sector and still others from various levels of government. This unique event brings together representatives from all parts of the sector for discussions that matter. 

In between these discussions you will have ample opportunity to relax, enjoy something to eat and drink, catch up with colleagues and new found friends. Each venue has wireless broadband available to enable people to update blogs, Facebook and Twitter on the discussions they have been a part off. 

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