Every technology company worth its salt holds an annual client conference. At their best, these are a multi-day jamboree of product demonstrations, free food and blue-sky thinking in an exotic locale. At their worst, attendance is a tax-deductible diversion. The invariable is an inspirational keynote speaker: a famous headliner to send everyone home enthused. Think Bono, or in these climes, Julie Bishop.
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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com