1. KBDi
Conference
KBDi Certified
Designers Forum
KBDi Designer
Awards Gala
PROGRAM
ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS:
Please note - delegates are to make
their own accommodation booking
directly with Hilton Cairns. To book
conference accommodation on line,
please visit www.kbdiconference.org.
au and follow the prompts to view
special delegate rates and booking
information. The delegate rate for
accommodation is also available to
you outside of the conference dates
should you wish to extend your stay
(23 August - 3 September). For more
information regarding the Hilton Cairns,
go to www.hilton.com, or phone the
Hilton Cairns directly on phone no. 07
4050 2000 (make sure you mention
that you’ll be attending the KBDi
Conference).
FLIGHTS:
Start planning now! Members,
remember to take advantage of your
KBDi Travel Club (see advertisement).
Your personal travel consultant will
ensure you receive the best deals
available.
TRANSFERS:
Transfers from Cairns airport are
available from International Coaches &
Tours. Contact Ray McIlwain on phone
no. 4032 5877, or via email address
intcoaches@ledanet.com.au.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
All cancellations must be made
in writing to KBDi. You may assign
your registration to another person
(additional payment will apply if the
member rate has been purchased and
assigned person is not a member of
KBDi). If you are unable to attend or
find a replacement attendee, you must
notify KBDi in writing 14 days prior to the
conference dates, and a refund will
be allocated (less $55 administration
fee). Any requests for refunds after
this time will be a the discretion of
KBDi. All refunds will be made after the
Conference.
INSURANCE:
KBDi recommend that delegates
take out personal travel and medical
insurance which includes loss or
damage of personal possessions and
loss of registration and accommodation
fees through cancellation.
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to offer the following exclusive deals to all KBDi
members:
• exclusive travel manager
• 5% discount on domestic and international land
packages booked 28+ days in advance and over
$1,000* (conditions apply, subject to availability)
• 5% discount on Infinity Holiday Packages
• 24 hour domestic/international emergency
assistance
• preferred rates on Qantas andVirgin Blue Lounge
Memberships
• flexible payment options (credit card, BPay, direct
deposit)
Service Overview:
The KBDi Leisure Club opportunities are extended
to all staff, friends and family of the KBDi group.
Exclusive Travel Manager:
Ruth Klug is the dedicated Travel Manager for the
KBDi Leisure Club. Contact Ruth on phone no. 1300
290 854 or email ruth.klug@flightcentre.com.au.
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2. Day 1 - Friday, 28 August 2015
9.30am Registration
10.00am Conference Open & Welcome
10.10am Keynote: Julie Cross - Empowering Up... It’s a SHOW
Prepare for an uplifting, inspiring and fun keynote address that will have you laughing out loud and
feeling great about who you are today, while feeling challenged about who you can be tomorrow!
Entertaining speaker Julie Cross will take you on a lively and spell-binding journey that will stir your
emotions, rouse your senses, revive your spirit and empower you to take action on the messages
from the conference.
Julie shares powerful real-life stories in her down to earth, unique and comical style, reminding
participants about the impact we have on the people around us, how we can inspire people to
buy from us and how we lead ourselves to success and happiness.
11.10am Morning Tea
11.30am Conference Session #1
Anything old is vintage, right?
This is a common misconception, and can lead
to confusion between clients and designers.
Having a clear understanding of each of the
styles that could fall under the broad categories
of Vintage, Country, Traditional or Retro will help
ensure you and your clients are on the same
page. One of Australia’s most highly-awarded
kitchen designers, Lee Hardcastle CKD Au,
will be the facilitator for this session, outlining
the elements that most clearly define popular
styles like Hamptons, French Provincial, Modern
Provincial, Vintage and more. Diamond sponsor
SMEG will then take to the stage to discuss the
rationale behind their retro range of product
and Farmers Doors will outline the trends that
have driven their impressive range.
Certified Designers Forum Session #1
Design for Accessibility
The Australian Government has been building
‘accessible’ homes (to accommodate the needs
of those with a disability) in social housing for
some time. There is, however, and will continue
to be a growing market for accessible housing
in the private home sector, as Australians look
for homes that accommodate varying levels of
need. In this workshop, Certified Designers will be
encouraged to recognise and understand the
needs of older people, people with a disability or
multiple disabilities or chronic illness, and people
recovering from illness or injury, and learn what
must be considered when designing for these
needs.
12.30pm
Conference Session #2
Creating a Successful Social Media Strategy
Social Media Specialist Leanne Peard will step
you through a variety of social media platforms,
including facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and
Pinterest, and help you create a successful
social media strategy that suits both you and
your business. This practical session aims to bring
clarity to the ever-growing and confusing world
of social media.
Certified Designers Forum Session #2
Black Belt Your Time - Intensive Workshop
Most would agree that time management is
one of the biggest challenges facing today’s
businesses. Have you got the right productivity
measures in place to help grow and sustain your
business? In this intensive workshop with Business
Black Belt, Nathan McDonald, you will develop
some exceptional strategies that will enable you
and your team to reclaim your time and become
a productivity ninja!
1.30pm Lunch
2.15pm
Conference Session #3
Black Belt Your Time
Nathan McDonald is a chief business instructor,
multiple business owner and 3rd degree Black
Belt (Hapkido) who will teach you how to deal
with interruptions and shiny distractions, create
effective to-do lists and business timetables, and
stop procrastinating and over-servicing clients.
Prepare to be entertained, motivated and pulled
into line as you ‘Black Belt Your Time’.
Certified Designers Forum Session #3
Design for Hospitality
Certified Designer Colin Hirnich-Brown CKD
Au, CBD Au has completed some stunning
hospitality design projects, and will be sharing
his insights at this year’s KBDi Certified Designers
Forum. From government regulations and
building code compliance to design process
and product selection, Colin will discuss the ins
and outs of hospitality design in this informative
forum session.
3.15pm Day 1 Wrap Up Day 1 Wrap Up
3.30pm Conference Closes
5.00pm Welcome Drinks & Canapes - ‘KBDi Goes Troppo!’
Day 2 - Saturday, 29 August 2015
9.30am Annual General Meeting
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Conference Session #4
50 Shades of Grey
Self-confessed colour-obsessed Glenda Roff will lead delegates on a fascinating journey through
the spectrum of colour. In this workshop you’ll gain an understanding of your own personal colour
preferences using exercises based on the work of Japanese colour theorist Shigenobu Kobayashi.
Glenda will encourage you to consider the broad spectrum of people’s colour preferences, and
how they might enrich your design practice.
12noon Conference Session #5
Light It Up
Light defines space, enhances colour and illuminates texture and form – it makes our surroundings
visible. But at the same time, light generates mood and atmosphere – two elements that are critical
in successful interior design. In this two-part session, conference delegates will revisit the theory
behind artificial lighting (including types of lamps, light spectrum, measurement of light and light
efficiency), and discuss the practical elements of application in kitchen and bathroom design. We
will shed light on the most common mistakes made when lighting these areas, and discuss how
best to avoid them, and review the latest in lighting products specific to the kitchen and bathroom
industry.
1.00pm Lunch
1.45pm Open Panel Discussion
The kitchen, bathroom and interior design industry is one of the few that is not protected by any
form of regulation. Being free from barriers to entry, anyone with a desire to decorate can ‘don a
designer’s hat’ and start their trade. In this sure-to-be-lively debate, our seasoned panel will discuss
whether this is a good or bad thing, and how it affects the industry as a whole. They’ll consider what
makes a designer a design professional, and ponder how we as designers can influence consumers
to trust the difference and use industry professionals. KBDi’s Open Panels are often our most popular
conference events; we invite you to join us and have your say on this very important topic.
3.15pm Conference Closes
6.30pm KBDi Designer Awards 2015 - Pre-Dinner Drinks
7.00pm KBDi Designer Awards 2015 - Gala Dinner
KBDi Conference & Certified Designers Forum 28 & 29 August, 2015
The Kitchen & Bathroom Designers Institute of Australia acknowledges and
thanks the following Sponsors and Industry Partners for their support.
DiamondGold
Media
Silver
IndustryPartners
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