The Corporate PA Summit is in its 8th year in 2012, having started in 2005. The inaugural event was a huge success, immediately differentiating itself with standout keynote speakers and EA speakers. Over 120 delegates attended in the first year in Sydney, with almost that number in Melbourne and about 70 in Brisbane.

The second year

In 2006, the event grew by almost 50%, with Sydney and Melbourne enjoying more than 160 attendees. Brisbane meanwhile, attracted almost 100 delegates. Across all 3 cities, almost 400 attendees enjoyed the incredible presentations given by the insiprational keynote speakers and many of Australia's most accomplished EAs.

In 2007, the event again grew, with around 180 delegates in Sydney and Melbourne, and Brisbane attracting over 100 delegates. The EA speakers were outstanding, with a huge variety of content covered throughout the day.

The fourth year

The 2008 event was the biggest in the events' history - attracting over 600 delegates across the three states. Standout speakers were Peter Morrissey, providing a unique insight into the life and challenges of a fashion icon, and Melissa Doyle, co-presenter of Channel 7's Sunrise.

The fifth year

2009 was the year of the 'credit crunch', which the PA Summit responded to by offering some fantastic speakers from the fields of politics and economics in addition to our motiviational speakers and senior EA speakers to help delegates weather the storm and prepare for the future.

The sixth year

The 2010 event, in addition to its fantastic domestic speaker line-up (Samantha Armytage, Deborah Thomas and Johanna Griggs in particular) was notable for its international speakers. We were pleased to welcome Laura Schwartz, former Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton and the director of events at the White House during President Clinton's tenure. Laura's presentations at the networking drinks were truly spectacular. Our other international speaker, Sue France, travelled from the UK where she recently won the 'Times PA of the Year' award and written a bestselling book, 'The Definitive Personal Assistant / Secretarial Handbook'. These speakers helped create a unrivalled conference experience for attendees, reflected in the comments from attendees.

The seventh year (2011)

In 2011, we were lucky to welcome to the summit some of the best speaking talent Australia has to offer. Liz Ellis AM, the netballing legend was an absolute highlight, as was Zoe Naylor the summit MC. Dr Chris Brown wowed the audiences with his down-to-earth blend of humour, insight and inspiration. Feedback from the attendees from 2011 was exceptionally high, and many of the comments can be read on the testimonials page on this website. Alternatively if you'd like to see some photos from the 2011 and 2010 events, please click here.

We look forward to welcoming you back in 2012!