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Canva & CommBank Front In-House Agency Summit

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Published on: 16th August 2024 at 8:23 AM
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Chris Maxwell (IHAC)
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The In-House Agency Council (IHAC), in partnership with -lution, has launched the 2024 IHAC Connect In-House Agency Summit, the only conference in Australia dedicated to deep-diving into the challenges and opportunities facing in-house and hybrid agency teams.

This year’s event takes place in Melbourne on Wednesday, 11 September, and features an international keynote from Claire Nance, head of global gaming business success strategy at Activision Blizzard. The gaming company is responsible for iconic releases like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush. Nance will discuss how her in-house agency drives growth in a competitive gaming marketplace.

Other speakers announced so far include Sarah Hetherington, executive manager creative services at Commonwealth Bank, Cat van der Werff, executive creative director at Canva, Ben Oliver, head of media at Treasury Wines, and Georgie Bugelly, group head of agency services at Asahi. Additionally, -lution’s Nick Thomas and Tim O’Neill of Time Under Tension will provide crucial discussions on AI integration, while recruitment experts Lea Walker and Ryan Kelly will share strategies for attracting top talent in-house.

“We’re delighted to bring back the Summit for a second year, after delivering a hugely successful inaugural event last year. The trend towards in-housing and hybrid agency models is only accelerating, and the IHAC Connect Summit is established as the region’s premier event for those working in or considering these models. It’s an invaluable opportunity for the industry to share best practices, gain new insights, and connect with peers from leading brands like Asahi, Honda, Sportsbet, Foxtel, Bank of Queensland, and many more,” said Chris Maxwell, CEO of -lution and executive chairman of IHAC.

Thanks to presenting partner -lution the conference is free to attend for IHAC Members and client-side marketers interested in exploring the in-house or hybrid agency model.

“As Australia’s leading experts in in-house and hybrid agency models, -lution is thrilled to partner with IHAC for this summit. This event brings together our partners and the IHAC community to exchange insights on the benefits and challenges of running successful in-house or hybrid agencies. We welcome all client-side marketers who are keen to explore these models as a way to enhance effectiveness, drive efficiency, and build internal capabilities,” said Nick Thomas, partner and chief strategy officer at -lution.

IHAC Connect will be held on 11 September at The Timberyard, Port Melbourne from 8:30-5pm.

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Aimee Edwards is a journalist at B&T, reporting across media, advertising, and the broader cultural forces shaping both. Her reporting covers the worlds of sport, politics, and entertainment, with a particular focus on how marketing intersects with cultural influence and social impact. Aimee is also a self-published author with a passion for storytelling around mental health, DE&I, sport, and the environment. Prior to joining B&T, she worked as a media researcher, leading projects on media trends and gender representation—most notably a deep dive into the visibility of female voices in sports media. 

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