HIA 2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE 25-27 MAY 2017 HIA National The 2017 HIA National Conferencewas a huge success with an Conference enthusiastic audience attending the three–day event on 25–27 May. Held HAMILTON on Hamilton Island for the second ISLAND successive year, the family–friendly conference provided delegates with the opportunity to network within the industry whilst furthering their learning. The conference started with a 25-27 Welcome Marina Street Parade & PROGRAM MAY Party. Glow sticks and music lit up the 2017 HIA 2017 island as delegates enjoyed a leisurely NATIONAL CONFERENCE 25–27 MAY stroll to the marina from the Reef View Hotel led by performer Tim Campbell. speakers included thought–provoking The evening was full of colour, music Gill Hicks, entrepreneur Naomi BUSINESS BUILDING and delicious food – ingredients for an Simson, businessman Steve SESSIONS enjoyable night of fun and networking. Sammartino and Peter Maddison from Day two was informative with Grand Designs Australia. Business Building Sessions focusing Fitness gurus Michelle Bridges and on motivation, wellness and Steve ‘Commando’ Willis hosted knowledge. The hand–picked Friday’s business lunch. The next morning delegates were kept on their toes with a one–hour exclusivei c r ok i ens Panel t ll ti workout with Michelle and Commandoidh : Bleut ine :ine:112,5 m mm102,5 mm (w on a Hamilton Island headland.r High : 25 Finished Siz : 1052,5 mm (w970 m (w) x afe Are 1500 Panel Members also enjoyed a networking B le ine: 112,5 m mm ut ine : 102,5 mm (w Finished Siz : 1052,5 mm (w beach party, golf on Dent Island, yoga afe Are 970 m (w) x rof t: Qaniy o Banes: ile N e: Jb S on the beach and, of course the Nu e: HIA–CSR Australian Housing Awards dinner, during their spectacular three– day visit to Hamilton Island. led Line: If the backgrond is a solid clour o is a fll ackground can, then pleas mak sure that yu allow enogh bled. Slid colours r scas ut end at th blee line. ulin: Fi ihe Siz: Sae Ara: In orer to avid any vital logs r text fro bin coppe-off, Pleae eep all lgos and text withi the lu dtted lines. Banners 10% Scle fr HIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017 17| mm0081