2020 itSMF Conference Prospectus 2020 Conference Prospectus | Page 8

The annual it SMF Australia Industry Awards recognizes and honors innovation and excellence across the Service Management landscape. Presented at a glamorous gala dinner, the Awards attract a broad audience beyond that of the conference itself, and re- flect a growing appreciation of the key role Service Management plays in business value creation. The awards take into account the particular demands of different industries, budgets and the diversity of IT and business implementation programs; they are continually evolving to reflect new developments in the field of IT and business service management and Australian and international standards and practices. Nominations are accepted from any Australian organisation and are not only restricted to it SMF Australia members and are assessed by an impartial panel of judges with practical experience in service management. Presentation Ceremony As well as being a highly anticipated social function for Conference attendees, the Gala Dinner is a popular event in its own right, attracting over 300 guests. it SMF Australia’s 23rd celebration will most certainly be an evening to remember! Tickets are included in the conference registration, however, partners and non-conference attendees are welcome as per prices shown on Page 11. We provide the opportunity to partner the Gala Dinner exclusively or in addition to partnership of the Service Management 2020 Conference.