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Buying a franchise?

Venue:Maroondah City Council Offices, Ringwood
Date:'Wednesday 6th of October'
Time:1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fee:$20
Booking:Bookings Essential

Buying into an existing franchise, or setting up your own, requires an objective evaluation of the pros and cons.

This practical and interactive seminar will outline the key elements to consider when exploring the 'franchise model' as well as an understanding of the marketing and administrative arrangements typically required when
starting a franchise venture.

lululemon athletica

Venue:Paddington Town Hall
Date:'30 June, 01 July, 02 July '
Time:10am-6pm

lululemon athletica - a Melbourne-based technically designed athletic wear company will be having a HUGE WAREHOUSE SALE at the Paddington Town Hall (cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd) in Sydney 30 June, 01 July, 02 July from 10am-6pm each day. So come and get the best deals EVER on lululemon .... Be early! www.lululemon.com


Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo

Date:'2 - 31 October '
Booking:1300 889 655
2009 Expo Dates:
-Melbourne 2 - 3 October 2009
-Sydney 30 - 31 October 2009

Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2009 Conference and Expo.

Venue:Crown Promenade Hotel: Crown Entertainment Complex, Melbourne
Date:'Sunday 6 December through Tuesday 8 December 2009 '
Booking:Gameconnectap.com
The main topics that will be covered during GCAP 09 include core games, online, mobile, casual and serious games, along with new developments in art, technology and design.

Trading & Investing Seminars & Expo

Date:'2nd Oct - 19th June 2010'
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Fri 2nd Oct- Sat 3rd Oct

Sydney Exhibition Centre
Fri 30th - Sat 31st Oct

Brisbane Exhibition Centre
Fri 18th-Sat 19th June 2010

Obesity- Are Drugs the Answer?

Venue:Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour
Date:'Sunday 29th November 2009'
Time:1.00pm - 2.30pm
Booking:rsvp to ascept@meetingsfirst.com.au
We may all know that obesity is a global epidemic but according to recent Australian research it continues to rise significantly each year. Obesity is considered a high-risk factor in five of the eight National Health Priority Areas1 and drugs, both prescription and over the counter, play a role in its treatment. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, colorectal cancer, and osteoarthritis, with detrimental impacts on quality of life.

Concern regarding impact of obesity is reflected in the increased NHMRC funding to support research from nearly $2.5 million in 2000 to nearly $23 million in 2008. All of the speakers are actively involved in research in this area and will present their latest findings and give the audience the opportunity to discuss and ask questions.

Robin Grille

Venue:Country Club Tasmania - Launceston
Date:'Thursday 27th August 2009'
Time:8.30am start
Fee:$150 inclusive of GST
Renowned Author and Psychologist: Robin Grille

Presentation One - Parenting for a Peaceful World
This inspirational lecture will provide a fascinating look at parenting customs that have shaped societies and major world events, revealing how children adapt to parenting styles and how these experiences underpin the adults they become and, ultimately, the way the world is structured.

Presentation Two - Attachment, the Brain and Human Happiness
This lecture will look at the explosion of scientific research around the world in child development, emotional intelligence, brain development and the human heart.

Executive Certificate in Crowd Management

Venue:Graduate School of Business, UTS Haymarket Campus
Date:'Monday 13 - Thursday 16 July'
Fee:$2,300 GST free
Booking:Acem.uts.edu.au
With job prospects at an all time low, now is the time for students and event managers to add extra value to their career with a specialised short course in Crowd Management run by the Australian Centre for Event Management (ACEM), taking place next week from 13th - 16th July.

Held at the University of Technology Sydney, the Executive Certificate in Crowd Management provides four days of practical training, including strategies for crowd control, event safety, risk identification and management and OH&S training.

The 8 Foundation Principles for Health and Wellbeing & Reversing Diabetes and Heart Disease- Myth or Reality

Venue:Alma Sports Centre in Caulfield ,Victoria
Date:'Tues 17 Aug and Wed night 18 Aug'
Booking:nutritionspotaus@gmail.com
Some of the topics dealt with include:
-What is in our food today
-The value of an 'optimal' diet
-How to gain vitality from your daily nutrition
-How dietary nutrition can reverse diabetes and heart disease
-What are the 8 foundation principles to long term health
-Dealing with stress and fatigue
-Key data from the latest research about chronic diseases
-Slowing down the aging process

Retail Expo 2009

Venue:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date:'2009 Retail Expo Australasia 11-13 August 2009 and 2009 National Retail Forum 11-12 August 2009'
Booking:www.retailexpo.com.au
Following the downturn in spending due to the Global Financial Crisis, businesses within the Retail Sector are embracing alternative initiatives to maintain sales and most important profitability.

Retail Expo 2009 showcases innovations across all areas of the Retail Industry and Business Services is an integral part of the Expo. Exhibitors in this area will include Wendy Berry who will present the Wendy Weapon, Interactive Sales Training on DVD with a focus on customer centricity.

Retail Expo and National Retail Forum 2009, Australia's largest events for retailers will bring together every segment of the retail sector under the one roof from 11-13 August with the National Retail Forum 11-12 of August at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Exhibitors at Retail Expo 2009 who will focus on sales and training, as well as the future for Australian retailing include The Australian Centre for Retail Studies, RMIT University, Australian Retailers Association and Small Business Victoria.

The National Retail Forum will introduce influential industry speakers from Australia and around the world such as Ruby Anik, Senior VP Brand Marketing, JC Penney & Jill Puleri, The Global Retail Industry Leader at IBM, Global Services.

National Retail Forum

Venue:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date:'Tuesday 11 - Wednesday 12 August 2009'
Booking:www.nationalretailforum.com.au
The National Retail Forum will be held between in August 2009 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, running alongside Australia's largest retail exhibition, Retail Expo.

Supporting the theme of 'Defying the Downturn', the National Retail Forum will deliver a comprehensive program featuring keynote presentations, case studies and panel discussions focusing on critical business management issues, marketing and communication, people management and corporate culture, planning and design, and technology.

Together, the Expo and Forum attracts over 6,000 serious retailers across all sectors of the industry, working closely with the Australian Retailer's Association, Australian Centre for Retail Studies, Melbourne City Council, Energise Enterprise (Small Business Victoria) and a number of industry specialists to develop the event.

Speakers at the National Retail Forum will include:
-Bernie Brookes, Chief Executive Officer, MYER
-Warren Wilmot, Chief Executive Officer, 7 Eleven Stores Australia
-Shane Hills, Managing Director, Koko Black
-Graeme Samuel, Chairman, ACCC
-Jill Puleri, Global Industry Leader Retail, IBM Global Business Services (US)
-Alan Oster, Chief Economist, National Australia Bank

The Safety Show Sydney

Venue:Sydney Showground, Olympic Park
Date:'26 October - 28 August 2010'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Retail Conference 2011

Venue:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date:'13-15th of September'
From 14th September at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Retail
Expo 2011 will be hosting its illustrious Retail Conference. Delivering an outstanding line up of guests speakers, 24 of the world's leading authorities on future consumer trends, retail design, online marketplace and (the great unknown) using social media to benefit your business, will grace the stage.

Traditional medicine and public health: free seminar

Venue:RMIT Capitol Theatre, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne
Date:'Thursday, 12 November'
Time:5.30pm-7pm
Fee:FREE
The role of traditional medicine in the national healthcare systems of developed and developing countries will be explored by key World Health Organisation leaders at a free public seminar at RMIT University this week.

The seminar on Thursday, 12 November, is a key part of an international meeting of Directors of WHO Collaborating Centres for Traditional Medicine, hosted by RMIT Chinese Medicine from 11 to 13 November.

Professor Charlie Xue, the Director of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Program at the RMIT Health Innovations Research Institute and the Head of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine at RMIT, will join high-profile international speakers at the seminar.

Professor Xue will discuss product and practitioner regulation, education development and research in his speech, Ensuring Safe and Effective Use of Traditional Medicine in Australia.

Other speakers at the seminar:

-Dr Xiaorui Zhang, Coordinator of Traditional Medicine, WHO Headquarters, Geneva, WHO Strategies in Promoting Rational Use of Traditional Medicine

-Professor Jack Killen, Deputy Director, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine National Institutes of Health (NCCAM/NIH), Progress and Promise in CAM Research: A US Perspective

Australian International Furniture Fair

Venue:Sydney Exhibition Centre
Date:'10 - 12 February 2010'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

The Safety Conference Sydney

Venue:Sydney Showground, Olympic Park
Date:'26 - 28 October 2010'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Government Seeks Comment on Victorian ICT Industry Issues Paper

Date:'22 October 2004'
Booking:http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au/industryplan
Recognising the magnitude of change in the industry since 2001, the Government has drafted an Issues Paper for industry stakeholder consideration. Interested parties are encouraged to make a submission to Government on the Issues Paper.

Visit http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au/industryplan for details.

Queensland Safety Show

Venue:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date:'16 - 18 June 2009'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Carbon Reduction & Trading Expo

Venue:Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Date:'31 March - 2 April 2009'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Women and Depression Conference

Venue:Carlton Crest Hotel
Date:'Sydney 6-9 April 2006 '
Fee:http://www.womenanddepression.herwill.net/presenters.html
Depression is always influenced by social and political dimensions.
While not reducible to socio-political factors, depression cannot be seen in "personal" terms alone.

The Safety in Action Conference

Venue:Melbourne Convention Centre
Date:'20 - 22 April 2010'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Carbon Reduction & Trading Expo

Venue:Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Date:'20 - 22 April 2010'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Melbourne Materials Handling

Venue:Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Date:'20 - 22 April 2010'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Safety In Action

Venue:Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Date:'20 - 22 April 2010'
Booking:www.aec.net.au


DesignEx

Venue:Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre - Darling Harbour
Date:'Thurs 10 April 2008 - Sat 12 April 2008'
Fee:Registration $20
Booking:www.designex.info - (02) 8923 8300

Auto Salon

Venue:Melbourne Exhibition Centre 2 Clarendon Street Southbank Victoria 3006
Date:' 18 - 19 September'
Website: www.autosalon.org

The Safety Show Sydney

Venue:Sydney Showground, Olympic Park
Date:'27 - 29 October 2009'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Furnitex

Venue:Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Date:'16 - 19 July 2009'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Australian Business and IT Expo

Venue:Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Date:'August 21st - 22nd 2009'
Booking:Australianbusinessanditexpo.com.au/ or 1300 781 980
Promote to Business Owners and Managers wanting to keep abreast of new Technology and the latest Marketing and Sales methods. It's also an integral gathering for businesses in start-up phase and aspiring Entrepreneurs needing to source ideas, information and expertise in a range of categories.

The Baby Show

Venue:Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Melbourne
Date:'5 -7 March'
Fee: Tickets are $20
Booking:Book in advance you will save half price on your tickets: Ticketek.com.au
Discover exclusive show offers on an array of top quality products from over 100 big industry brands and stylish boutiques. The show is filled with major brands, luxury retailers and unique boutique companies, not seen on the high street. From strollers to toys, feeding equipment to maternity wear, you can try before you buy and get the best value so you're sure to find the right product to suit your family.

The 2009 Australian Fitness Expo

Venue:Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Date:'17 - 19 April 2009* *The exhibition will be open to trade-only on Friday and to the general public Saturday and Sunday'
Booking:Further information is available at www.fitnessexpo.com.au
The Australian Fitness Expo bounces back to Darling Harbour in 2009 and is set to showcase the very latest in health, fitness, spa and yoga.

The one stop shop for health conscious consumers and businesses will feature a diverse range of international and local exhibitors and include various demonstrations and displays to inspire and educate.
For: Business and consumers with an interest in the health and fitness industry - incorporating fitness, training, natural healthcare, spa, yoga and everything in between

Leadership in Focus

Venue:Melbourne Business School
Date:'December 1st'
In a series of inspiring and revealing conversations, Catherine Fox from the Australian Financial Review will interview a selection of Australia's most respected female leaders.

Feature interviewees include:
-Amy Smith: Managing Director, Jenny Craig
-Naomi Milgrom: Executive Chair & CEO, Sussan Group
-Judith Sloan: Professor. Commissioner, Australian Fair Pay Commission, Australian Productivity Commission
-Emma Cassar: General Manager Deer Park Women's Prison, Dept of Justice

The Safety Conference Sydney

Venue:Sydney Showground, Olympic Park
Date:'27 - 29 October 2009'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Sydney Materials Handling

Venue:Sydney Showground, Olympic Park
Date:'27 - 29 October 2009'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Do More

Do More is a newly launched website! They connect people with life enriching and fun short courses and lessons.
You can:
Improve your lifestyle,
Learn new things and
Let your dreams take flight!
All whilst enriching your life!
Gift certificates are now avaliable!
Check it out: doMore.com.au - Short Courses and Lessons to Enrich Your Life

The sixth Regional Arts Australia National Conference

Venue:Alice Springs
Date:'3-5 October'
Booking:www.artattheheart.com.au
The Sixth Regional Arts Australia National Conference to be held in Alice Springs in October has began taking registrations.

Artistic Director and Conference Coordinator, Kieren Sanderson, says the national conference is expected to be the largest gathering of arts professionals in Australia this year. "With the conference less than six months away, I urge people planning on attending to book their spot early," Ms Sanderson says. "We're offering early birds who sign up now a cheaper deal on their registration. "We are expecting a big response from those keen to participate and we may have to limit numbers so if you're planning to attend, sign up early to make sure you don't miss out, and of course there's a saving if you get in early.

"Art at the heart will take place at venues across Alice Springs giving delegates the opportunity to meet the local community and provide a memorable experience for everyone," says Ms Sanderson.
The secretary of Regional Arts Australia, Ken Lloyd, says art at the heart follows Regional Arts Australia's outstanding 2006 national conference in Mackay Queensland, which attracted a record number of delegates. "Through art at the heart, Regional Arts Australia continues its leadership role representing, promoting and supporting the artists and audiences that live outside the metropolitan centres."

Highlights of the art at the heart festival program include the opening ceremony on Thursday 2 October, a gala conference dinner on Saturday 4 October and the evening hot spot, the Heart Club, which will be open to both the public and delegates on the Thursday and Friday nights.

Registration forms are available at www.artattheheart.com.au.

Conference inquiries: Nicky Schonkala 08 8951 1152

designEX

Venue:Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre - Darling Harbour
Date:'April 10 - 12/2008'
Fee:www.designEX.info
Booking:www.designEX.info
Celebrating 20 years, designEX 2008 returns to Sydney 10 - 12 April to showcase the latest trends and
innovations in contemporary design and architecture. A 20 year commemorative feature, The Design
Tunnel, will celebrate memorable interior design products from the past two decades while the new D4S will
be a drawcard for those looking towards the future of sustainable design. designEX favourites like Latitude,
the Outdoor Room, Seminar Series and more will compliment the 20 year festivities, which will see some
25,000 visitors converge on the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre for three days. Form & Function,
the premier exhibition for the building industry is co-located with designEX. designEX is a trade-only event.
For registrations and further information, visit www.designEX.info

Building & Home Improvement Expo

Venue:Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Date:'14 - 16 May 2010'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Retail Expo Australasia - Everything Retail - Calendar 2008

Calendar of Events

Fine Food Queensland, Brisbane Convention Centre, 9-11 March 2008
www.foodqueensland.com.au

Security Expo, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, 26-28 August 2008
www.securityexpo.com.au

Franchising/Investment/Property, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, 28-30 March 2008
www.franchisingexpo.com.au

Franchising/Investment /Property,Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, 12-14 September 2008
www.franchisingexpo.com.au

Designbuild Australasia,Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 15-18 June 2008
www.designbuildexpo.com.au

Fine Food & Hotel Australia, Melbourne Exhibition Centre
22-25 September 2008
www.finefood.com.au

Retail Expo, Sydney Exhibition Centre, 12-14 August 2008
www.retailexpo.com.au

Franchising/Investment /Property, Melbourne Convention &
Exhibition Centre, 10-12 October 2008
www.franchisingexpo.com.au

Women in Export

Booking:Phone Austrade: 13 28 78
The Australian Government's export promotion agency, Austrade is holding a series of seminars tailor-made to help businesswomen who are already active internationally and interested in further growing their business and for those who own or operate an organisation that has export potential.

Austrade has assisted women operating in a wide variety of sectors and has experienced staff located in offices all around the world that are up to date with trends, emerging opportunities and local demands for products and services.

The dates for the 2006 "Women in Export" seminar series are:

Brisbane: Monday, 22 May
Sydney: Wednesday, 24 May
Melbourne: Friday, 26 May
Adelaide: Tuesday, 30 May
Perth: Wednesday, 31 May

The seminars will provide an avenue for women to address their critical information gaps and barriers and provide answers and access to export advisers to improve the speed in which they achieve international business success.

The Good Health & Beauty Show and Natural Healthcare Expo

Venue:Halls Three and Four at the Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre
Date:'June 17 - 19, 2005'
Booking:McGregors International: Mikala Robertson on (02) 9904 0666 mikala@mcgregors.com.au
Australia's largest health and wellbeing exhibition, the Good Health &
Beauty Show and Natural Healthcare Expo is set to be bigger and better
in 2005.
� A one-stop health, beauty and wellness expo
� Information and products from conventional health, natural
therapies and beauty
� A unique, educational and entertaining wellbeing showcase
� For the first time, including the Natural Healthcare Expo,
displaying the latest in complementary healthcare
� The ideal opportunity to improve your health and wellness
� Free health checks, information, advice, new products,
demonstrations, freebies and prizes - there's something for everyone!

The Australian Hair Expo 05

Venue:Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date:'11, 12, 13th June 2005 (Queens' birthday long weekend)'
Fee:Call Booking Hotline - Int (617) 07 3378 4899 or visit the website for more information www.hairexpo.com.a
The world's leading hair and beauty companies will present the latest cuts, colours and styles we'll be wearing during the next 12 months; there will be more than 12 stages featuring exciting live hair and fashion shows; educational seminars on hair design, cutting and colour, the opportunity to try out all of the newest accessories, tools and gadgets; visitors can try on a wig, a hairpiece or hair extensions as well as finding out about spray-on tans and hair tattooing; and they can shop for sunglasses, jewellery, cosmetics and other beauty needs.

Maryon Stewart Seminar

This is a great opportunity for women to hear Maryon who is internationally renowned for her work with women on issues of hormone changes, libido and dealing with menopause naturally. The seminars have been heavily subsidised and are great value for a whole day seminar/workshop, details can be found on the following site: www.getfitintomidlife.com

International Conference on Healthy Ageing and Longevity

Venue:Brisbane Australia
Date:'March 18-20 2005'
Conference Programme developed by the International Advisory Council of the International Research Centre for Healthy Ageing and Longevity.
http://www.internationalresearchcentre.org

The Australian Medical Association (AMA), the Australian Divisions of General Practice (ADGP), and Southern Cross University, in consultation with the International Research Centre for Healthy Ageing and Longevity, are all preparing their own individual sessions within the Conference Programme.

Register your interest for Delegate Registration,
Programme Updates, Submission of Abstracts,
Sponsorship or the Medical Exhibition.

Email: info@longevity-international.com
Phone: 1300 553 275

Healing Holographically

Date:'August 15-August 23rd'
Booking:holistichappenings.com.au
An amazing and rare opportunity to learn from internationally acclaimed natural therapists, Mathilda Van Dyk and Nic Oliver is happening in August this year.

Holistic Happenings is hosting two master practitioners from the UK to teach their advanced kinesiology course, Integrated Healing.

Not only will students benefit from the extensive knowledge and expertise of these course creators, students will learn a protocol for facilitating healing which they will be able to use to address any problem a client may present with, be it physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.

The course will be held in Sydney over 8 days:
Healing Pathways: August 15, 16
Healing Concepts: August 17, 18
Healing Body: August 20, 21
Healing Mind: August 22, 23

DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES CONFERENCE & EXPO

Venue:Sheraton Universal * Los Angeles, CA
Date:'October 25-27, 2004'
Booking:http://www.jupiterevents.com/drm/fall04/registration.html
DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES CONFERENCE & EXPO
The Premier DRM Conference & Expo
October 25-27, 2004
Sheraton Universal * Los Angeles, CA
http://www.drmstrategies.com

October 25 * Pre-Conference Workshop * DRM Introduction and Overview
October 26-27 * Conference & Expo

Jupitermedia's DRM Strategies Conference & Expo will be the most comprehensive event on digital rights management business and technology issues ever held - a must-attend for those involved in content security in both consumer media distribution and information security for businesses.

DRM Strategies will be your chance to experience and compare the most important DRM technology solutions under one roof. The conference will introduce you to the fundamentals of DRM, shed light on future DRM directions, and provide incendiary debate on today's controversial issues of online piracy and digital copyright.

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!
Gold Passport, 2-Day, 1-Day and Free Expo Pass registration available http://www.jupiterevents.com/drm/fall04/registration.html

Launch of the Australia-India Information Industries Business Network

Venue:Victorian Government Reception Centre Level 46, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne
Date:'2 August 2004'
Time:5-7
Fee:Admission is free, but places are limited.
Booking:divya.raghavan@aseanfocus.com

Time: 5.00 - 5.10 pm Welcome by Neville Roach, Convenor, AIIIBN
5.10 - 5.45 pm Addresses by representatives of the India and
Australian Governments, AIIA and NASSCOM (India's national ICT industry
association)
5.45 - 6.00 pm Keynote address and launch by the Hon. Marsha
Thomson, Victorian Minister for ICT
6.00 - 7.00 pm Cocktails and Networking

Robin Gibson Gallery

Venue:278 Liverpool Street Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Date:'From April 9th'
The Robin Gibson Gallery will be exhibiting recent sculptures by Erwin Fabian in April (from the 9th) 2005, his 90th year.

Erwin s work together with paintings of his father Max, was exhibited in 2000 at the Ephraim Palais, Stadtmuseum Berlin.

Queensland Materials Handling

Venue:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date:'16 - 18 June 2009'
Booking:www.aec.net.au

Australian Centre for Event Management

Venue:University of Technology Sydney
Date:'from 30th September - 2nd October '
Booking:acem.uts.edu.au
Sponsorship in Tough Times - 30th September
This workshop provides an understanding of the current global economic climate and its impact on sponsorship. It will explore securing event revenue in an increasingly competitive environment using case studies and class exercises. It will also teach creative alternative models to traditional sponsorship, techniques for recruiting sponsors and managing ongoing relationships with potential investors.

Event Creation and Design - 1st October
Hosted by the internationally acclaimed designer and art director, Kerri Ainsworth, this workshop teaches how innovative design concepts can improve events - looking at the entire process from client brief to execution. The workshop will cover different case studies from gala dinners and exhibition stands to conferences and special events, as well as how to use sustainable materials and processes in event design.

Festival Management Master Class - 1st-2nd October (2 days)
Paul Gudgin, Director of the Edinburg Fringe Festival since 1999, will present this two-day program for anyone with an interest in the management of festivals and events. This practical course provides creative ideas, latest knowledge and innovative skills essential for creating successful festivals and community events. From understanding why some festival towns and cities work better than others, to approaching sponsors and building a successful festival program from scratch, this workshop will benefit anyone interested in planning events and festivals of any size.