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The 8th Information Technology Conference for Local Government – IT2005, will be held on 15–18 November in beautiful Coffs Harbour. Hosted by Coffs Harbour City Council, this conference provides a forum for Local Government managers and support staff to network, learn and exchange ideas.

The theme for this year’s conference is ABILITY – Knowledge, Persistence Determination – The Power to Succeed. With the right knowledge, persistence and a determined spirit – success is assured. IT2005 aims to equip delegates with the right knowledge and the power to succeed.

“Our conference has also grown over the last nine years into the premier Local Government IT event in Australasia,” said Conference Organiser, Adam Young. “We are pleased to announce that once again the venue for this year’s conference is the home of the Wallabies – the beautiful NOVOTEL Pacific Bay Resort. Many thanks to our three major sponsors, who include Microsoft, HP Australia and Telstra Country Wide.”

For details on the venue of the conference – visit www.pacificbayresort.com.au/ and conference including the 2005 program at http://it2005.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/ This year’s conference will focus on:

• IT best practices – ITIL, VOIP
• cutting edge and emerging IT technologies – including 3D VR modelling, mobile computing
• Council case studies – including Whittlesea Council’s award winning WIRED project
• technical IT skills – Internet security, network management
• IT management skills and techniques
• change management
• personal/professional growth and development.

Also included are case studies from a number of Councils that have implemented successful IT strategies and enlightening presentations from quality IT industry professionals.

Featuring a quality trade exhibition, delegates will see the latest in software, hardware and management solutions and have the chance to discuss their organisation’s specific needs with IT specialists.

Participation in this event is keenly sought after and all sponsor/trade positions have already been filled.

“Vacancies are filling fast so get in early to secure your attendance,” Adam Young said. “Once again our guarantee is a sensational program and quality entertainment, to make this years event the best to date.”

For more information contact Adam Young on (02) 6648 4304, email IT2005@chcc.nsw.gov.au or visit http://it2005.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/

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