AIIA South Australia

The Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) is an independent non-partisan, non-profit organisation devoted to the promotion and discussion of international affairs and global issues. The Institute hosts an active program of speakers throughout the year focused both on ongoing global issues, as well as current events and issues affecting the world today.

Established in New South Wales in 1924, and in Victoria in 1925 as branches of London’s Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), the AIIA was created as an Australian entity in its own right in 1933, and today has branches in all states and the ACT.

The South Australia AIIA is located in the CBD of Adelaide and organizes regular events engaging with the key issues in international affairs, including how they impact Australia nationally and also at the state level.

AIIA South Australia is governed by a Council comprised of members from a wide variety of backgrounds, all with a keen interest in international affairs, and is strongly supported by volunteers and interns, and by the generosity of its members. Membership is open to all Australian residents, corporate bodies, diplomatic representatives, schools and students.

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Event Details

The AIIA SA Branch is kicking off 2023 with an installment of the Diplomacy at the Bar series. We welcome you to a night of inclusive social networking and a program development session at the Duke of Brunswick, on Thursday 2nd March 2023.


Our guest speakers are Michael Cook (President of AIIA SA), Jill Collins (DFAT Head of Office SA), and Angela Bogdan (AIIA SA Council member, former Canadian Ambassador, Chief of Protocol and leadership development consultant).


Following introductory remarks by our new President, Michael Cook, Angela Bogdan will moderate a discussion on the development of our new Emergent track which is specifically designed to meet the interests and professional development needs of our younger cohorts (students/young professionals) although any member who wishes to support this new track and contribute ideas is more than welcome to do so.


This discussion will then be followed up with brief presentations by Michael on his career path negotiating treaties, delivering bilateral programs and representing Australia at multilateral forums, and Jill Collins, the new Director of DFAT's South Australia Office.


This event is part of our regular "Diplomacy at the Bar" series, where knowledge, networking and a glass of wine coalesce for a more relaxed way to get involved in international affairs. We hope you can come along to join the conversation and get to know some fellow international affairs aficionados at one of Adelaide's most convivial meeting places, the Duke of Brunswick.


NOTE: This event is free for student members. Food will be provided throughout the night.

Agenda

March 2, 2023

2023 Welcome from the AIIA SA

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Arrival & Welcome
We hear from the new AIIA SA President, Mr Michael Cook, who will reflect on our progress in 2022 and what to look forward to in 2023.

(5.30 arrival for 5.50 start)
Michael Cook (President at AIIA South Australia)
Michael Cook

Emergent Track Program

6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
Launch of the "Emergent Track" Program & Youth Participation
In this session, Angela Bogdan will talk briefly about her own career journey in diplomacy and global affairs before moderating a discussion to seek our young members' views, interests, prospects, and the type of activities they feel would like to see over the coming year at the AIIA SA. All participants are welcome as well to contribute thoughts and ideas.

Finally, we will announce an opportunity for an "Emergent" member to sit on the AIIA SA Council.
Angela Bogdan (Council  Member at AIIA South Australia)
Angela Bogdan
6:50 PM - 7:00 PM
Break

Diplomacy at the Bar

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stories from Careers in International Relations
In this session, we again hear from Michael Cook on his career path negotiating treaties, delivering bilateral programs and representing Australia at multilateral forums.

Michael will be presenting alongside our guest speaker Ms Jill Collins, the new Director of DFAT's South Australia State Office.
Michael Cook (President at AIIA South Australia)
Michael Cook
Jill Collins (State Director of South Australia State Office, DFAT)
Jill Collins

Speakers

Michael Cook (President at AIIA South Australia)

Michael Cook

President at AIIA South Australia

Jill Collins (State Director of South Australia State Office, DFAT)

Jill Collins

State Director of South Australia State Office, DFAT

Angela Bogdan (Council  Member at AIIA South Australia)

Angela Bogdan

Council Member at AIIA South Australia

Diplomacy at the Bar

This is part of our regular "Diplomacy at the Bar" series, where knowledge, networking and a glass of wine coalesce for a more relaxed way to get involved in international affairs.

 

We hope you can come along to join the conversation and get to know some fellow international affairs aficionados at one of Adelaide's most convivial meeting places, the Duke of Brunswick. 

Venue

Venue

The Duke of Brunswick Hotel
207 Gilbert Street
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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For additional event or venue information, please send an email to gerry.groot@adelaide.edu.au

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Public PriceA$10

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