Asia Pacific Quality Organization

Presidents Welcome
As the National President of AOQ Inc, I am pleased to invite you to QUALCON 2010, which will be held in Canberra from September 28-29, 2010.

World economic crisis and globalised trade demands much more than ever before from a business which is threatening to stall focus on quality management. We require an ambitious and bold vision to address this demand. It is particularly important for business improvement professionals to look at innovative methods to deliver effective, evidence based solutions, and to engage with best in class leaders and political stakeholders to push forward with bold efficient actions. This conference will provide delegates from around the globe the opportunity to review world advancements in quality management, Safety, Environment, OH&S, Six Sigma, risk Management and in many other areas including best practice based on continuous improvement.

Throughout the quality history in Australia AOQ Inc has served the profession well. The theme of the conference “Third Generation of Quality” emphasises on the research, integration, connection, co-operation and application of smart issues to survive in this global world. The outcome of the conference will help us to understand many disparate individual developments in quality management that are in fact part of a wider, fundamental change that has major implications and consequences and how to cope with these. The conference will increase our knowledge bank in respect of the relationship between quality management, generational change, stakeholders, risk management and the important role we all need to play as good global citizens. There are many reasons to attend this conference beside eagerness to hear some of the brightest minds, to look at and learn how some of the best in class presenters in the world make it happen, to network and grow our circle of influence, inspire ourselves, to increase our priceless knowledge and most importantly share our thoughts and form business and professional friendships. It will be a fascinating event and there will be ample opportunity to ask questions and meet with the world renowned speakers. In addition to the above bring your family with you to enjoy The Floriade flower festival in Australia’s Capital city, redolent with the scents, sounds and sights of Canberra’s spring, along with many other social activities with the Parliament sitting during the conference as well.

Unequivocally, this conference organised by The Juran College of Australia under AOQ, once again brings together business and development educators, practitioners, policy makers, executives, government, non-government organisations to discuss unprecedented business management challenges and proffer solutions to these.
I encourage you to attend this conference and invite others and I am looking forward to seeing you in Canberra. I invite you to consult our website: www.2010.qualcon.com.au

Shan Ruprai, National President AOQ Inc and President APQO