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SUMMARY:End of Year Networking - Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Come along to network\, celebrate and connect with industry colleagues at the AACS End of Year Networking. No formalities\, just celebrating the year that was and looking ahead to 2025. \nAll AACS Members are welcome. MUST BE 18+. \n3:00pm: Registration\, grab a drink and mingle \n3:15pm: Grazing platters \n5:30pm: Event concludes  \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/end-of-year-networking-sydney-tickets-944753943477
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/women-in-convenience-networking-nsw/
LOCATION:Archie Rose Distillery\, The Cannery\, 85 Dunning Ave\, Rosebery\, NSW\, 2018
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SUMMARY:Company Directors Course - New date to be announced
DESCRIPTION:This course provides an overview of the practice of directorship and the mindset of a director as a leader of an organisation\, before examining the directors’ duties and legal environment\, risk oversight\, strategy contribution\, financial performance analysis\, decision making\, board and organisational culture\, board dynamics and measuring board effectiveness. \n1. Governance and the Practice of Directorship\n2. The Legal Environment\n3. Risk and Strategy\n4. Financial Literacy and Performance\n5. Achieving Board Effectiveness \nDelivery: Face-to-face (in Melbourne CBD)\nLength: 5 days\nParticipant Cost: $9\,200.00+GST\nMinimum of 12 x Delegates \nComplimentary AICD membership included (new members only) \nRegister your interest here: https://forms.office.com/r/GtnLWcwTaw
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/company-directors-course-vic-tbc/
LOCATION:VIC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240917T103000
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SUMMARY:Women in Convenience - Panel Breakfast Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of empowerment at the AACS’ Women in Convenience Breakfast with our Panel of leaders in the industry. \nLet’s come together to celebrate the achievements of women in the convenience store industry and encourage each other to reach new heights. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow! \nAGENDA \n8:00am: Registration and arrival tea and coffee \n8:30: Breakfast \n8:55am: Welcome \n9:00am: Panel – Hosted by Theo Foukkare and joined by Corinne Barclay\, Director CMA; Jo Watters\, Merchandise Manager\, Chevron; Julia Fahey\, National Account Manager – Petrol & Convenience\, Metcash \n10:00am: Q&A and Wrap Up \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/935057390827?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/women-in-convenience-breakfast-qld/
LOCATION:Marriott Brisbane\, 515 Queen St\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240911T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T203304
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SUMMARY:Down Under Study Tour - Adelaide SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The Down Under Study Tour heads to Adelaide in 2024.  \nProviding site visits that showcase the leaders in convenience retail the study tour is also an opportunity to meet and network with peers in the industry.  \n\nTwo days of carefully planned store visits across Adelaide\, meeting industry leaders & experiencing the latest in store formats & innovation.\nOvernight accommodation.\nBreakfast at the hotel.\nDelicious post tour dinner and beverages at a leading local restaurant. \n\nThis event is SOLD OUT.
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/downunder-study-tour/
LOCATION:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T103000
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SUMMARY:Women in Convenience - Guest Speaker Breakfast Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of empowerment at the AACS’ Women in Convenience Breakfast with our Guest Speaker. \nLet’s come together to celebrate the achievements of women in the convenience store industry and encourage each other to reach new heights. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow! \nAGENDA \n8:00am: Registration and arrival tea and coffee \n8:30: Breakfast \n8:55am: Welcome \n9:00am: Guest Speaker – Ashley Whitehead\, Corporate Leader\, Trainer\, and Mental Health Ambassador talking about Finding Balance \n10:00am: Q&A and Wrap Up \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/935024853507?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/women-in-convenience-breakfast-vic/
LOCATION:Crown Melbourne\, 8 Whiteman St\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T093000
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SUMMARY:Women in Convenience - Guest Speaker Breakfast Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our next Women in Convenience event! \nProudly supported by UCB and Patties\, all AACS members are welcome to attend our Women in Convenience Guest Speaker Breakfasts and networking sessions designed to inspire and connect the convenience channel. \nAGENDA \n7:15am: Registration and arrival tea and coffee \n7:30am: Guest Speaker – Michelle Rushton\, Co-founder and Director of People of Influence\, talking about The Smiling Ox Paradox \n8:20am: Breakfast \n9:30am: Wrap Up \nRegister Now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/932812927577?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/women-in-convenience-breakfast-nsw/
LOCATION:W Sydney\, 31 Wheat Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240821T110000
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SUMMARY:Mid Year State of Industry - Sydney SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:AACS’ mid-year state of the industry update offers valuable insights\, trends\, and updates.  \nThe convenience store landscape continues to evolve\, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of changing consumer behaviors and economic dynamics.  \nThe update will include:  \n\nMarket Overview: Consumer trends and the economic landscape\nIndustry Performance: Operational challenges\, sales and revenue statistics\nTechnology and Innovation: Digital transformation and e-commerce/AI integration\nRegulatory Landscape: Legislation and compliance updates\nFuture Outlook: Emerging trends and opportunities for growth\n\nAACS remains committed to supporting our members and fostering a thriving and adaptive convenience store channel.  \nThis event is SOLD OUT.
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/mid-year-state-of-industry-nsw/
LOCATION:Pullman Sydney Airport\, 191 O'Riordan St\, Mascot\, NSW\, 4600\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240820T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240820T110000
DTSTAMP:20261108T203305
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SUMMARY:Mid Year State of Industry - Melbourne SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:AACS’ mid-year state of the industry update offers valuable insights\, trends\, and updates.  \nThe convenience store landscape continues to evolve\, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of changing consumer behaviors and economic dynamics.  \nThe update will include:  \n\nMarket Overview: Consumer trends and the economic landscape\nIndustry Performance: Operational challenges\, sales and revenue statistics\nTechnology and Innovation: Digital transformation and e-commerce/AI integration\nRegulatory Landscape: Legislation and compliance updates\nFuture Outlook: Emerging trends and opportunities for growth\n\nAACS remains committed to supporting our members and fostering a thriving and adaptive convenience store channel.  \n  \nThis event is SOLD OUT. 
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/mid-year-state-of-industry-vic/
LOCATION:Crown Melbourne\, 8 Whiteman St\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T170000
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SUMMARY:Retail Immersion - Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Developed by retailers and wholesalers\, Retail Immersion is an immersive learning program where participants learn\, through first-hand experience\, how to manage a convenience retail business. \nParticipants take responsibility for the management and operation of a simulated convenience retail business in a virtual marketplace. During the program\, participants work in teams to manage a full retail P&L with the objective of becoming the most successful retailer in the virtual marketplace. Each team must continuously strategise and navigate the complexities of multiple elements of a convenience retail business model. Through a combination of offline theoretical lessons and online applied learning\, participants use live data and outcomes\, and are challenged to think strategically and problem-solve in real-time. \n  \nRetail Immersion Brochure \n2024 RI for AACS Course Guide 2024 \n RI for AACS Retailers Overview \n2024 RI for AACS Suppliers Overview
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/retail-immersion-sydney/
LOCATION:Karstens Sydney\, Level 1\, 111 Harrington Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240722T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T163000
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Directorship - NSW - New date to be announced
DESCRIPTION:AACS is partnering with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) to offer members access to 2 core courses. The AICD is the largest director membership organisation in the world\, developing the skills and capabilities of leaders for the benefit of society. \n Foundations of Directorship™  \n\nThe Foundations of Directorship program consists of six sessions delivered across three courses.\nGovernance for Directors provides participants with an introduction to the functions of a board\, the wide range of directors’ duties and\nresponsibilities\, the internal and external relationships of the board\, and best practice for conducting effective board meetings.\nRisk and Strategy for Directors provides participants with an understanding of how to focus on the long-term direction of their organisation.\nFinance for Directors provides a straightforward introduction to financial statements from the director’s perspective.\n\n Learning Outcomes \n\nIdentify the duties and responsibilities of a director\nOutline governance and board meeting processes\nOutline the director’s role in evaluating financial statements\nRecognise the link between corporate strategy and financial performance\nIdentify the director’s role in formulating and monitoring strategy\, and identifying and assessing risk\n\nDelivery: Face-to-face (in Sydney CBD)\nLength: 3 days\nParticipant Cost: $3\,340.00+GST\nMinimum of 12 x Delegates
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/foundations-of-directorship-nsw-tbc/
LOCATION:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240619T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240619T170000
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SUMMARY:Women in Convenience - Panel VIC
DESCRIPTION:Returning in 2024\, we are thrilled to once again invite all members to the Women in Convenience Panel Discussions. \nThe panel will discuss a range of topics including leadership\, innovation\, and industry trends. \nPanel \nCamilla Warnock – PepsiCo \nKellie Struth – APCO \nStavroula Drakos – Pattie’s \nAlexa-Jane King – VIVA Energy \nCorinne Barclay\, our MC – CMA \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to network\, learn\, and be inspired. \nRegister Now: https://forms.office.com/r/GB6n49e4k8
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/women-in-convenience-panel-vic/
LOCATION:Crown Melbourne\, 8 Whiteman St\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T210308Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Convenience - Panel NSW
DESCRIPTION:Returning in 2024\, we are thrilled to once again invite all members to the Women in Convenience Panel Discussions. \nThe panel will discuss a range of topics including leadership\, innovation\, and industry trends. \nPanel \nKylie Couper – VIVA Energy \nJodie Tripodi – Ferrero \nJoyce Tan – Nestle \nJo Watters – Chevron \nCorinne Barclay\, our MC – CMA \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to network\, learn\, and be inspired. \nRegister Now: https://forms.office.com/r/GB6n49e4k8
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/women-in-convenience-panel-nsw/
LOCATION:Pullman Sydney Hyde Park\, 36 College St\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
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SUMMARY:International Study Tour - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:We are heading to Zurich & Barcelona! \nThe 2024 AACS International Study Tour has been designed to showcase the latest innovations & trends in\nconvenience & roadside retail stores across Europe. The tour will showcase global best practice in food\nretailing\, electric vehicle adoption into the mobility segment as well as retailer deep dives to understand\ntheir journey to success.\nAttendees also have the option to join the NACS Convenience Summit in Barcelona with 2 days of thought\nleadership & retailer case studies on the most important trends emerging in Europe. \n\nAccommodation in Zurich and Barcelona\nBreakfast\, lunch and dinner across the duration of the trip\n3 days of carefully planned store visits and retailer deep dives in Zurich and Barcelona\nInternal flight between Zurich and Barcelona\nAll other arrangements and program inclusions for the 7-day tour\nNACS Convenience Summit Europe registration with store tours (if participating)\n\n  \n 
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/international-study-tour/
LOCATION:VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
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SUMMARY:AACS Connect 2024
DESCRIPTION:Connect 24 is the biggest event for Convenience Retailing in Australia. \nThe Summit attracts over 500 industry delegates to hear from experienced thought leaders from Australia and around the globe. During the Summit\, delegates will receive\nthe latest industry update\, including the 2023 State of Industry Report\, and learn about leadership\, the latest retail trends\, and digital transformation from Australia and globally. \nThe Summit will be followed by our Awards Gala\, which 700 industry delegates will attend. Here\, we celebrate success and award the best of the best in terms of Retailing and Supplier Partners.  \nLook forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/aacs-connect-2024/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Sydney\, 161 Sussex St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T130000
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SUMMARY:Aggressive Customers
DESCRIPTION:Learn to handle aggressive customers with confidence! \nWe have partnered with the National Retail Association to launch to AACS Members the very successful virtual workshop aimed to arming retail staff with the skills they need to manage aggressive customers! \nJoin us for an engaging 3-hour professional development experience that’s sure to take your skills to new heights. \nTuesday 17 October\, 10am to 1pm AEST \n$125 ex GST for AACS Members \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \n 
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/49114/
LOCATION:VIC
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SUMMARY:WOMEN IN CONVENIENCE WITH SHEENA POLESE - LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT COACH
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Women In Convenience Event\nwith Sheena Polese – Leadership & Development Coach\n  \nWe are pleased to announce our first Women in Convenience event for 2023. We will be joined by guest Speaker Sheena Polese\, an experienced Leadership & Development Coach. \nSheena will share her knowledge & experience with the group on how to get the best out of everyone\, followed by a question & answer session. \nWednesday\, 19th July 2023 | 3pm – 5.30pm | Live in Sydney at the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park \n  \nAbout Sheena Polese\nMBA\, MSc (Coaching Psychology)\, PCC ICF Leadership and Development Coach\n  \nSheena is in the business of bringing out the best in professional executives\, managers and individual team members by helping them get to the core of what matters\, help them focus on \ntheir own goals in alignment with the organisation and identify and support them in what needs to shift. It’s leaders who predominantly shape an organisation’s culture while it’s their authentic leadership that drives business results\, positive change\, and overall success. \nAlong with leadership and executive coaching\, Sheena has held several Senior Executive positions across leading Consumer Goods companies such as The Coca-Cola Company and Newell Rubbermaid. \nSheena is also trained in adult psychological development and will share some of the common themes that arise in female leaders and will provide some direction on how these can be addressed. \n“My coaching is focused on enabling women to step into their full capacity and support them to overcome challenges to achieve their goals”
URL:https://aacs.org.au/event/women-in-convenience-with-sheena-polese-leadership-development-coach/
LOCATION:Pullman Sydney Hyde Park\, 36 College St\, Darlinghurst\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
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