The inaugural Volunteering Victoria State Conference is expected to attract over 200 volunteering leaders over the two days in June 2017. With the goal to challenge, inspire and empower, the multi-streamed conference agenda will cover topics related to the theme – The Power of Association – and will be conducted with an emphasis on audience participation utilising a contemporary meeting format. Designed in consultation with the sector, sub themes include Leadership & Stewardship of Volunteering, Sector Collaboration and Valuing and Repositioning Volunteering, addressing the emerging trends in contemporary volunteering. Good volunteer management results in a strong volunteering community and volunteer workforce which is essential for the delivery of so many services and event activities.