SPASA members' guide to the SPLASH! Pool & Spa Trade Show
With so much to see and do at SPLASH! Expo this year, SPASA Australia has offered help for its members with the following guide to key events.
NATIONAL SECTOR GROUP MEETINGS
NETWORKING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 17th
Come and get a first-hand update on SPASA Australia from our Chairman Lynley Papineau. Each National Sector Group (NSG) meeting will include an update on SPASA Australia, progress of the NSG objectives and key national issues impacting the sector. This is an open invitation to all members, you do not have to be a representative and we welcome all members to attend their relevant sector group meeting. Never heard of a NSG then even more reason to come and find out.
Pool and Spa Building NSG Meeting - 11.00am-12.00noon
A must for all Pool builders, specific agenda around your sector. How can we get more pools in the ground?
Supplier/Manufacturer NSG Meeting - 12.30-1.30pm
For all suppliers, have you views heard on market research, the demand for sponsorship dollars and growing the sector.
Retail & Service NSG - 2.00pm-3.00pm
Retails and Service sector, where are we heading in education and training. How do you differentiate from your competitors?
SPLASH Welcome drinks
Network with the industry, find the largest volume of industry people in one place.
THURSDAY 18TH
Enjoy the show! 10.00am-4.00pm
Use this fantastic networking event to reach out to the industrys best. SPASA Australia National Awards of excellence 6:30 pm till late Showcasing the winners of 40 categories celebrating the industry’s best of the best.
SPASA Australia National Awards of excellence
6.30pm till late
SPASA Australia National Awards of excellence 6:30 pm till late Showcasing the winners of 40 categories celebrating the industry’s best of the best.
All SPASA meetings are held in SPLASH! Expo Room 3 of the Convention Centre.
SPASA AUSTRALIA WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
WEDNESDAY 17 AUGUST 2016
9.00am-5.00pm Pool Equipment Maintenance and Barriers
What you will learn
- How to evaluate the efficiency of a new or existing Hydraulics system and how to the efficiently communication that to a consumer.
- Provide your customer with options that bring value to your business.
- Paul Jacobson, Business Development Manager, BioLab (Room 12)
1.00pm-5.00pm Resolving Business Disputes
and Risk Management
What you will learn
- How to use your Contract to reduce disputes and reduce your risk
- Mick Naidofski, trainer - TAFE, Master Builders Association (MBA) and the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of NSW & ACT (SPASA) (Room 10)
THURSDAY 18 AUGUST 2011
10.15-11.00am Effective Leadership
Lindsay McGrath, Chief Executive Director, SPASA Australia
Learn how to lead a high performing team that shares your business standards and values.
11.15-12.00noon Selling Solutions
Julian Quinn, National Sales Manager, BioLab Australia
Learn how to use effective selling techniques and persuasive communication skills to unearth the specific needs of your customers, identify value adding solutions and secure the sale.
12.15-1.00pm How to attract the right staff
Lindsay McGrath, Chief Executive Director, SPASA Australia
Learn how to engage the right candidates and avoid the common mistakes in the recruitment and selection process.
1.15-2.00pm Develop Effective Teams
Brendan Butler, Chief Manufacturing Executive, AstralPool Australia
Learn the skills and techniques to improve team performance and create a highly motivated team.
9.00am-5.00pm Water Quality Workshop
William Mansfield Technical and Education Specialist BioLab Australia
Set Industry standard in maintaining and monitoring water quality, know what is expected from Australian standard to industry best practice.
