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What is the Organise and Prioritise your Assistant workload Virtual Summit?

Thursday 16th November 2023 0800 AEDT | 0900 GMT | 1200 EST

Are you an Assistant who wants to improve your workload management skills? Join us for the Organise and Prioritise your Assistant Workload Virtual Summit and hear from our expert speakers about increasing your productivity and working towards your goals. Our experienced speakers will share their tips and insights on time management, strategic thinking and dealing with overwhelm so you can become more efficient in your role.

At this Virtual Summit, you’ll have access to case studies, panel sessions, and Q&As with leading thought leaders in the industry. You will learn best practices for handling a heavy workload, organising tasks effectively, prioritising projects, and communicating effectively with colleagues. Additionally, there will be plenty of time to network with other Assistants in similar positions worldwide.

At the end of the Summit, you’ll leave with a clear strategy for managing your workload better. You’ll have gained valuable insights into how to achieve control of your schedule, finish tasks more quickly, take advantage of technology tools, collaborate effectively with team members, set realistic goals for yourself and prioritise your commitments to create meaningful results.

Don’t miss out – join us at the Organise and Prioritise your Assistant Workload Virtual Summit today!

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Keynote Speakers

Nicky Christmas

Founder of Practically Perfect PA

Melissa Peoples

EA and Founder of Admin Gurus

Lizebeth Kololo-Green

MOS Expert - CEO & Founder

Detola Amure

Founder of The Productivity Company

Lucy Brazier OBE

CEO of Marcham Publishing

Steuart Snooks

Email Productivity Expert

Tanya Rose Nyakudya

Marketing Specialist and Well-being Speaker

Holly Copsey

Director of Virtually Priceless

Andreea Pap

Founder of the Happiness Digger

Mary Beth Imbarrato

Owner of MBI Consulting

Emma Kate Bos

Executive Assistant to Group CEO, Downer

Courtney Sallis

Executive Assistant to Co-Founders, Tem

Summit Schedule

The Assistant Strategies for Success takes place on Thursday 16th November 2023. Take a deep dive into the organisational skills and tactics that will help you prioritise your workload.

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Welcome to the Virtual Summit

Nicky Christmas, Founder and Editor of Practically Perfect PA

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Looking ahead to get ahead 

In this session, Holly will help you to think more strategically and give you practical examples you can immediately implement into your role. She will focus on:

  • What you should be thinking about each week, month and across the year
  • The questions you should be asking your executive throughout these periods
  • The added value you can provide by becoming perpetually proactive

Following this session, you will feel more in control of your workload, have a deeper understanding of your executive’s priorities and build a reputation as a kick-ass forward planner.

Holly Copsey, Director of Virtually Priceless

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The Modern Day Assistant – Q&A with Lucy Brazier 

Join us for an engaging session, where we have the privilege of hosting a Q&A with Lucy Brazier, the renowned author of “The Modern Day Assistant.” Dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving role of Assistants in today’s fast-paced and dynamic business world. 

Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and a fresh perspective on how assistants can thrive and excel in the modern workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading experts and elevate your skills as a modern-day assistant.

Lucy Brazier, CEO of Marcham Publishing

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Building your own second brain

In the session led by Nicky Christmas, we will explore the innovative “Building a Second Brain” method by Tiago Forte, a strategy designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace. This method focuses on creating a digital system to manage information and tasks, functioning as an external ‘second brain’. Key aspects of Forte’s approach and its application in the role of an assistant will be discussed, providing valuable insights into how this method can revolutionise Executive support. Key takeaways:

  1. Effective Information Management: Learn how to use digital tools like Evernote or Notion to organise thoughts, ideas, and tasks, creating a systematic approach to managing workloads and improving memory and thought processes.
  2. Mastering the PARA Method: Understand the principles of the PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives) and how to categorise information effectively to enhance task prioritisation and contextual understanding of executive needs.
  3. Enhancing Executive Support: Gain insights into how to implement this method to provide high-level support to executives, including strategies for task management, information accessibility, and proactive communication tailored to executives’ specific needs and preferences.

This session promises to be a transformative learning experience for assistants, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to significantly boost their professional capabilities and contribute more strategically to their executives’ success.

Nicky Christmas, Founder of Practically Perfect PA and The EA Campus

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Productivity Tips 

Melissa Peoples, Founder of Admin Gurus

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The Power of No 

Join Detola in this empowering session, where you’ll learn how to master the art of saying ‘no’ confidently and regain control of your time.

Detola will guide you in:

  • Understanding why women struggle to say ‘no.’
  • Providing a guide to identify when to say ‘no.’
  • Uncovering and addressing beliefs hindering your ability to say ‘no.
  • Clarifying your priorities, enabling you to be clear on what you need to say ‘no’ to
  • Providing valuable strategies for practising saying ‘no.’

At the end of this session, you’ll walk away with four powerful scripts, equipping you to confidently say ‘no’ without guilt in both your professional and personal life.

Detola Amure, Founder of The Productivity Company

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Power up: Managing your energy, not only your time

In this session, Andreea will focus on the science of energy management to help you become aware of how your overall energy works. You will learn effective strategies for managing your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energy levels. Andreea will concentrate on:

  • The power of understanding and managing your energy.
  • Concrete ways to sustain and build your energy daily.
  • Share practices you can implement in your routine.

After this session, you will be able to understand how you can make the best out of your time by leveraging your energy. You will have concrete ways to manage your energy daily, which leads to a happier, more productive, and more fulfilled life.

Andreea Pap, Founder of the Happiness Digger

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Increasing your output and working at your peak performance

Our panellists will share valuable insights, strategies, and real-world experiences to help you optimize your productivity and excel in your role. Discover practical tips and techniques for enhancing your output, managing your time effectively, and achieving peak performance in your daily tasks. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with actionable advice to elevate your performance and make the most of your potential.

Emma-Kate Bos, Executive Assistant to Group CEO, Downer | Courtney Sallis, Executive Assistant to Co-Founders, Tem

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Leveraging communication to reduce your overwhelm

In this session, Tanya Rose will help you streamline your communication in a way that reduces the ever-present overwhelm that Assistants go through. 

  • To start, you’ll see the link between overwhelm and communication
  • Then, you’ll discover how to set clear expectations, manage priorities, plus eliminate confusion and time wasting.
  • We’ll then look at how to create a simple communication system and use a task management platform where necessary

After this session, you’ll be able to eliminate or reduce your overwhelm and use communication to increase morale. No fluff, just actionable insights for Assistants who mean business!

Tanya Rose Nyakudya, Marketing Specialist and Well-being Speaker

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How to Manage Incoming Email and the Workload it Delivers

In this session, you will learn a revolutionary new way to process for the inbox that will absolutely transform the way you manage incoming email and workload. Steuart will explain;

  • ‌How to handle each email only once and organise it so you know exactly what needs to be done and when to do it.
  • How to free up your time, energy and attention so you can offer greater support to your Executive
  • Clear the clutter for your Executive (even if they have thousands of emails in their inbox) and free up their time, energy and headspace for higher-order thinking, strategy and use of their leadership skills
  • A method that has proven to save at least 67 minutes per day and 15-20% of headspace

Even though you may have been using email for many years, you’ll be amazed to find that you ‘don’t know what you don’t know’. What you learn will change the way you work forever – so many EAs say it is ‘life-changing’!

Steuart Snooks, Email Productivity Expert

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Did You Just Get a New Project? Start Here!

Projects are all around us! They are a fundamental part of the future of work. Because we are all involved in projects – at home, at work, and in the community, this session will focus on the foundational elements needed to build and deliver successful projects. In this session, Mary Beth will be sharing some of the tools, action steps and templates you can use to kick off your next project:

  • How to identify if you have a project or an operational task, which will determine your next step!
  • What questions you can ask to define the project – the goals, the benefits, the risks, and what the project will deliver.
  • The use of a Project Charter, which is the most valuable document associated with successful projects!

By incorporating these actions into the process for your next project, you will be establishing a strong foundation which will elevate the level of success with your projects. We all want to be successful, and you can start with your projects…today!

Mary Beth Imbarrato, Owner of MBI Consulting

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Welcome to the Virtual Summit

Nicky Christmas, Founder and Editor of Practically Perfect PA

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Looking ahead to get ahead 

In this session, Holly will help you to think more strategically and give you practical examples you can immediately implement into your role. She will focus on:

  • What you should be thinking about each week, month and across the year
  • The questions you should be asking your executive throughout these periods
  • The added value you can provide by becoming perpetually proactive

Following this session, you will feel more in control of your workload, have a deeper understanding of your executive’s priorities and build a reputation as a kick-ass forward planner.

Holly Copsey, Director of Virtually Priceless

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The Modern Day Assistant – Q&A with Lucy Brazier 

Join us for an engaging session, where we have the privilege of hosting a Q&A with Lucy Brazier, the renowned author of “The Modern Day Assistant.” Dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving role of Assistants in today’s fast-paced and dynamic business world. 

Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and a fresh perspective on how assistants can thrive and excel in the modern workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading experts and elevate your skills as a modern-day assistant.

Lucy Brazier, CEO of Marcham Publishing

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Building your own second brain

In the session led by Nicky Christmas, we will explore the innovative “Building a Second Brain” method by Tiago Forte, a strategy designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace. This method focuses on creating a digital system to manage information and tasks, functioning as an external ‘second brain’. Key aspects of Forte’s approach and its application in the role of an assistant will be discussed, providing valuable insights into how this method can revolutionise Executive support. Key takeaways:

  1. Effective Information Management: Learn how to use digital tools like Evernote or Notion to organise thoughts, ideas, and tasks, creating a systematic approach to managing workloads and improving memory and thought processes.
  2. Mastering the PARA Method: Understand the principles of the PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives) and how to categorise information effectively to enhance task prioritisation and contextual understanding of executive needs.
  3. Enhancing Executive Support: Gain insights into how to implement this method to provide high-level support to executives, including strategies for task management, information accessibility, and proactive communication tailored to executives’ specific needs and preferences.

This session promises to be a transformative learning experience for assistants, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to significantly boost their professional capabilities and contribute more strategically to their executives’ success.

Nicky Christmas, Founder of Practically Perfect PA and The EA Campus

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Productivity Tips 

Melissa Peoples, Founder of Admin Gurus

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The Power of No 

Join Detola in this empowering session, where you’ll learn how to master the art of saying ‘no’ confidently and regain control of your time.

Detola will guide you in:

  • Understanding why women struggle to say ‘no.’
  • Providing a guide to identify when to say ‘no.’
  • Uncovering and addressing beliefs hindering your ability to say ‘no.
  • Clarifying your priorities, enabling you to be clear on what you need to say ‘no’ to
  • Providing valuable strategies for practising saying ‘no.’

At the end of this session, you’ll walk away with four powerful scripts, equipping you to confidently say ‘no’ without guilt in both your professional and personal life.

Detola Amure, Founder of The Productivity Company

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Power up: Managing your energy, not only your time

In this session, Andreea will focus on the science of energy management to help you become aware of how your overall energy works. You will learn effective strategies for managing your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energy levels. Andreea will concentrate on:

  • The power of understanding and managing your energy.
  • Concrete ways to sustain and build your energy daily.
  • Share practices you can implement in your routine.

After this session, you will be able to understand how you can make the best out of your time by leveraging your energy. You will have concrete ways to manage your energy daily, which leads to a happier, more productive, and more fulfilled life.

Andreea Pap, Founder of the Happiness Digger

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Increasing your output and working at your peak performance

Our panellists will share valuable insights, strategies, and real-world experiences to help you optimize your productivity and excel in your role. Discover practical tips and techniques for enhancing your output, managing your time effectively, and achieving peak performance in your daily tasks. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with actionable advice to elevate your performance and make the most of your potential.

Emma-Kate Bos, Executive Assistant to Group CEO, Downer | Courtney Sallis, Executive Assistant to Co-Founders, Tem

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Leveraging communication to reduce your overwhelm

In this session, Tanya Rose will help you streamline your communication in a way that reduces the ever-present overwhelm that Assistants go through. 

  • To start, you’ll see the link between overwhelm and communication
  • Then, you’ll discover how to set clear expectations, manage priorities, plus eliminate confusion and time wasting.
  • We’ll then look at how to create a simple communication system and use a task management platform where necessary

After this session, you’ll be able to eliminate or reduce your overwhelm and use communication to increase morale. No fluff, just actionable insights for Assistants who mean business!

Tanya Rose Nyakudya, Marketing Specialist and Well-being Speaker

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How to Manage Incoming Email and the Workload it Delivers

In this session, you will learn a revolutionary new way to process the inbox that will absolutely transform the way you manage incoming email and workload. Steuart will explain;

  • ‌How to handle each email only once and organise it so you know exactly what needs to be done and when to do it.
  • How to free up your time, energy and attention so you can offer greater support to your Executive
  • Clear the clutter for your Executive (even if they have thousands of emails in their inbox) and free up their time, energy and headspace for higher-order thinking, strategy and use of their leadership skills
  • A method that has proven to save at least 67 minutes per day and 15-20% of headspace

Even though you may have been using email for many years, you’ll be amazed to find that you ‘don’t know what you don’t know’. What you learn will change the way you work forever – so many EAs say it is ‘life-changing’!

Steuart Snooks, Email Productivity Expert

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Did You Just Get a New Project? Start Here!

Projects are all around us! They are a fundamental part of the future of work. Because we are all involved in projects – at home, at work, and in the community, this session will focus on the foundational elements needed to build and deliver successful projects. In this session, Mary Beth will be sharing some of the tools, action steps and templates you can use to kick off your next project:

  • How to identify if you have a project or an operational task, which will determine your next step!
  • What questions you can ask to define the project – the goals, the benefits, the risks, and what the project will deliver.
  • The use of a Project Charter, which is the most valuable document associated with successful projects!

By incorporating these actions into the process for your next project, you will be establishing a strong foundation which will elevate the level of success with your projects. We all want to be successful, and you can start with your projects…today!

Mary Beth Imbarrato, Owner of MBI Consulting

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Welcome to the Virtual Summit

Nicky Christmas, Founder and Editor of Practically Perfect PA

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Looking ahead to get ahead 

In this session, Holly will help you to think more strategically and give you practical examples you can immediately implement into your role. She will focus on:

  • What you should be thinking about each week, month and across the year
  • The questions you should be asking your executive throughout these periods
  • The added value you can provide by becoming perpetually proactive

Following this session, you will feel more in control of your workload, have a deeper understanding of your executive’s priorities and build a reputation as a kick-ass forward planner.

Holly Copsey, Director of Virtually Priceless

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The Modern Day Assistant – Q&A with Lucy Brazier 

Join us for an engaging session, where we have the privilege of hosting a Q&A with Lucy Brazier, the renowned author of “The Modern Day Assistant.” Dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving role of Assistants in today’s fast-paced and dynamic business world. 

Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and a fresh perspective on how assistants can thrive and excel in the modern workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading experts and elevate your skills as a modern-day assistant.

Lucy Brazier, CEO of Marcham Publishing

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Building your own second brain

In the session led by Nicky Christmas, we will explore the innovative “Building a Second Brain” method by Tiago Forte, a strategy designed to enhance productivity and efficiency in the workplace. This method focuses on creating a digital system to manage information and tasks, functioning as an external ‘second brain’. Key aspects of Forte’s approach and its application in the role of an assistant will be discussed, providing valuable insights into how this method can revolutionise Executive support. Key takeaways: 

  1. Effective Information Management: Learn how to use digital tools like Evernote or Notion to organise thoughts, ideas, and tasks, creating a systematic approach to managing workloads and improving memory and thought processes.

  2. Mastering the PARA Method: Understand the principles of the PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives) and how to categorise information effectively to enhance task prioritisation and contextual understanding of executive needs.

  3. Enhancing Executive Support: Gain insights into how to implement this method to provide high-level support to executives, including strategies for task management, information accessibility, and proactive communication tailored to executives’ specific needs and preferences.

This session promises to be a transformative learning experience for assistants, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to significantly boost their professional capabilities and contribute more strategically to their executives’ success.

Nicky Christmas, Founder of Practically Perfect PA and The EA Campus

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Productivity Tips 

Melissa Peoples, Founder of Admin Gurus

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The Power of No 

Join Detola in this empowering session, where you’ll learn how to master the art of saying ‘no’ confidently and regain control of your time.

Detola will guide you in:

  • Understanding why women struggle to say ‘no.’
  • Providing a guide to identify when to say ‘no.’
  • Uncovering and addressing beliefs hindering your ability to say ‘no.
  • Clarifying your priorities, enabling you to be clear on what you need to say ‘no’ to
  • Providing valuable strategies for practising saying ‘no.’

At the end of this session, you’ll walk away with four powerful scripts, equipping you to confidently say ‘no’ without guilt in both your professional and personal life.

Detola Amure, Founder of The Productivity Company

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Power up: Managing your energy, not only your time

In this session, Andreea will focus on the science of energy management to help you become aware of how your overall energy works. You will learn effective strategies for managing your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energy levels. Andreea will concentrate on:

  • The power of understanding and managing your energy.
  • Concrete ways to sustain and build your energy daily.
  • Share practices you can implement in your routine.

After this session, you will be able to understand how you can make the best out of your time by leveraging your energy. You will have concrete ways to manage your energy daily, which leads to a happier, more productive, and more fulfilled life.

Andreea Pap, Founder of the Happiness Digger

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Increasing your output and working at your peak performance

Our panellists will share valuable insights, strategies, and real-world experiences to help you optimize your productivity and excel in your role. Discover practical tips and techniques for enhancing your output, managing your time effectively, and achieving peak performance in your daily tasks. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with actionable advice to elevate your performance and make the most of your potential.

Emma-Kate Bos, Executive Assistant to Group CEO, Downer | Courtney Sallis, Executive Assistant to Co-Founders, Tem

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Leveraging communication to reduce your overwhelm

In this session, Tanya Rose will help you streamline your communication in a way that reduces the ever-present overwhelm that Assistants go through. 

  • To start, you’ll see the link between overwhelm and communication
  • Then, you’ll discover how to set clear expectations, manage priorities, plus eliminate confusion and time wasting.
  • We’ll then look at how to create a simple communication system and use a task management platform where necessary

After this session, you’ll be able to eliminate or reduce your overwhelm and use communication to increase morale. No fluff, just actionable insights for Assistants who mean business!

Tanya Rose Nyakudya, Marketing Specialist and Well-being Speaker

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How to Manage Incoming Email and the Workload it Delivers

In this session, you will learn a revolutionary new way to process the inbox that will absolutely transform the way you manage incoming email and workload. Steuart will explain;

  • ‌How to handle each email only once and organise it so you know exactly what needs to be done and when to do it.
  • How to free up your time, energy and attention so you can offer greater support to your Executive
  • Clear the clutter for your Executive (even if they have thousands of emails in their inbox) and free up their time, energy and headspace for higher-order thinking, strategy and use of their leadership skills
  • A method that has proven to save at least 67 minutes per day and 15-20% of headspace

Even though you may have been using email for many years, you’ll be amazed to find that you ‘don’t know what you don’t know’. What you learn will change the way you work forever – so many EAs say it is ‘life-changing’!

Steuart Snooks, Email Productivity Expert

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Did You Just Get a New Project? Start Here!

Projects are all around us! They are a fundamental part of the future of work. Because we are all involved in projects – at home, at work, and in the community, this session will focus on the foundational elements needed to build and deliver successful projects. In this session, Mary Beth will be sharing some of the tools, action steps and templates you can use to kick off your next project:

  • How to identify if you have a project or an operational task, which will determine your next step!
  • What questions you can ask to define the project – the goals, the benefits, the risks, and what the project will deliver.
  • The use of a Project Charter, which is the most valuable document associated with successful projects!

By incorporating these actions into the process for your next project, you will be establishing a strong foundation which will elevate the level of success with your projects. We all want to be successful, and you can start with your projects…today!

Mary Beth Imbarrato, Owner of MBI Consulting

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Assistants love our Virtual Summits

I can honestly say I have benefitted and learnt something from every single one of the subjects covered in the Summits I have attended, and I am sure I will continue to do so.

Sally Nicholson, Personal Sectetary, UK Ministry of Defence

I have attended several PPPA virtual summits and always feel empowered and energised immediately after. The knowledge and insight we receive from other professionals around the world really hit home that either we are doing a great job or provide us with the tools to bolster our output in the workplace.

Amy Cox, Directors Assistant, RKW Limited
PPPA is one of the best companies offering training for administrative professionals. Their quarterly Virtual Summits are filled with gold nuggets of insider knowledge, and their list of virtual training is tailored to the needs of assistants worldwide. I highly recommend any of their materials as it has made a massive difference in my career.
Paula Gagnon, Executive Assistant
I love the Virtual Summits I’ve been a part of so far! The platform is excellent, and it’s a cost-effective way to learn new skills.
Abby Bracewell, Executive Administrative Assistant, Home
The content is valuable and comes both free and paid. A lot of different options for gaining further knowledge via summits, online content and online courses. Very active, informative and a rare and valuable tool for PAs and EAs.
Kate Hannon, Executive Assistant, Queensland University of Technology
I learn so much from all the different aspects of PPPA – whether it’s a webinar, a conference or a summit; catching up on previously recorded events or reading the articles, I always come away with something new, different, or to try out, and as a result, I’m always able to share tips, tricks and guidance with others.
Alex Leigh, Executive Assistant, Sport England

Ticket Pricing

INDIVIDUAL TICKET

£60 | USD70 | AUD102 | €70
  • 1 individual licence for the Virtual Summit
  • WATCH LIVE 11 brilliant tailored sessions for Assistants
  • WATCH AT YOUR LEISURE Access to the post-event recordings for 3 months

GROUP TICKET

£400 | USD460 | AU$680 | €460
  • 10 individual licences for the Virtual Summit
  • WATCH LIVE 11 brilliant tailored sessions for Assistants
  • WATCH AT YOUR LEISURE Access to the post-event recordings for 3 months

ENTERPRISE TICKET

£1000 | US$1330 | AUD1870 | EUR1170
  • WATCH LIVE with 40 licences and unlimited number of post-event licences for the Virtual Summit
  • 11 brilliant sessions tailored for Assistants
  • MULTI-LOCATION access so offices across the world can view the summit
  • WATCH LATER with access to the post-event recordings for a FULL 12 months

Don’t miss out! Join the Virtual Summit