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Brain Matters: Exploring cognition and creativity

The IOPO International conference of 2024 brings together a diverse range of ideas, experts, and discussions to explore the intricacies and wonders of the brain and mind. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the expansive realms of thought, understanding, communication, and creativity, building skills to better support our clients and ourselves.

As our previous attendees have come to expect, our conference will be packed with value and guaranteed to deliver top-notch professional and personal development, presented in state-of-the-art facilities at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Opening Speaker: Jim Hogan

Jim Hogan stands at the intersection of technology and advocacy, serving as the Chief Innovation Evangelist at Google Cloud and a passionate autism activist. With an extensive background in cloud technologies and a personal journey with autism, Jim brings a unique blend of professional expertise and deep personal commitment to his roles. At Google Cloud, Jim is at the forefront of driving innovation, helping organisations harness the power of cloud computing to transform their operations and strategies. His role involves not only evangelising cutting-edge technologies but also ensuring they are accessible and beneficial to a wide range of users, including those with diverse needs and abilities. Jim has previously employed the services of a Professional Organiser in his home and absolutely loves what we do.

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Keynote Speaker: Evelina Bereni

Evelina is an accomplished Psychologist and PROSCI Change Management practitioner at Inventium, with 19 years' experience working across aviation, energy, property, government, education, health and technology industries.
Evelina is obsessed with using science to uncover the best and most efficient ways of doing things in work and life, and innovation is what sets her heart on fire. She loves helping people develop and unleash their creativity (using process and science!) to solve some of their hairiest challenges.

Evelina will be wrapping up our conference with her closing Keynote presentation, filled with just the right balance of inspiration, humour, story-telling, and brain science.

Inventium is a Behaviour Change consultancy and Certified BCorp, applying the latest scientific findings from psychology, cognitive science, and behavioural science to help people innovate, adapt, focus and thrive in a world where the only constant is change. www.inventium.com.au

IOPO Membership + Conference Registration Bundles

Benefit from IOPO Member pricing for your conference registration AND get a discount on your first year of membership by taking advantage of this bundle deal. Limited quantity available!

Professional Membership Bundle
Total Cost: $1217
TOTAL SAVING: $270

Provisional Membership Bundle
Total Cost: $1007
TOTAL SAVING: $245

Click here to read more about the different membership types and to apply.

Once you have paid for your membership, simply head to the conference registration page and your discount will automatically be available.