Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) is hosting their 5th Annual Conference: Growing for Sustainability on Wednesday 18 August, 2010 at The Sebel and Citigate in Brisbane. The reception will be held the night before Tuesday 17th August at the same venue.

It is expected that close to 200 national delegates will attend the 2010 conference, including enterprise decision makers, key stakeholders of the manufacturing and automotive industry associations, unions, and training providers.

Keynote speakers that have been confirmed and announced are:

 Associate Professor Sami Kara Director of Research, Lifecycle Engineering and Management Research Group, UNSW; Dr Laurie Sparke, Sparke Engineering Adjunct Professor RMIT University;

 Julie Sloan, Director Workforce Planning Australia;

 Jon Ward, Manager Environmental Policy, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia,

 Rob Emms, Qld Manager, Corporate Partners

 Jim Walker, CEO QMI Solutions.

Don’t miss out on hearing from MSAs 2009 and 2010 Innovation program study award winners. The first recipient to receive MSAs Women at work – making a difference Study Award 2010 will be accepting her award at the conference.

The last remaining sponsorship opportunities for the MSA Annual Conference are still available. Being a sponsor will raise the corporate profile by showcasing products and services, and provide the opportunity of networking amongst key stakeholders.

Early bird rates and discount for 5 or more from one company are still available. Go to the website www.mskills.com.au click on MSA events to take advantage before 2nd July, 2010.

This year’s lucky door prize for one lucky conference attendee is two nights’ accommodation at The Sebel and Citigate in Brisbane!

For more information about the conference or sponsorship opportunities contact Bernadette Shiel from Manufacturing Skills Australia on (02) 9955 5500 or email bernadetteshiel@mskills.com.au or visit www.mskills.com.au