VizConf 2018 is going to be an amazing event, but without the support of our sponsors, this would not be the case.

Please visit the websites of each of our sponsors—and be sure to say hello to the representatives from these businesses on the day of the conference. We're very grateful to have their support.

We know your mind will be buzzing from all of the things you'll learn at VizConf, and you'll be wanting to write (or sketchnote) everything so you don't forget it. Well, thanks to our sponsors Neuland and Graphic Gear, every attendee to VizConf 2018 will be more than equipped with the tools needed to capture the learnings from the day.

Here's a complete list of the tools in every attendee's goodie bag:

• Neuland No.One Outliner marker
• Neuland fineOne 
• Neuland SketchOne felt tip pen
• Neuland mySketchbook
• Neuland GimmeFive+1 Elastic Strap Marker Holder
• Neuland limited edition "To Draw Or Not To Draw" PocketOne Pouch

I'm sure you'll agree that this is the perfect collection of tools for visual practitioners to sketchnote and share their thoughts from the day. We can't wait to see what everyone creates with them!

VizConf 2018 is Australia's first conference for visual practitioners: whether you're passionate about sketchnoting, graphic recording, visual facilitation, or just love visual thinking in all its incarnations, VizConf will be a day of learning, inspiration, and connection. Register now at vizconf.com.au.

If you've been considering coming along to VizConf, you're probably wondering exactly what it is that the day entails. Who will I meet? What will I learn? What goodies will be in the conference bag? Never fear! We'll be revealing all of this and more in the lead-up to the event.

Let's start with our host, Michelle Walker. Michelle is the founder of Curious Minds Co., an internationally renowned consultancy that specialises in promoting drawing to boost problem-solving, communications and collaboration in the world of work.

Michelle brings warmth and experience to her role as the MC for VizConf 2018. We're lucky and delighted to have her facilitating the day, to keep things running smoothly.

VizConf 2018 is Australia's first conference for visual practitioners: whether you're passionate about sketchnoting, graphic recording, visual facilitation, or just love visual thinking in all its incarnations, VizConf will be a day of learning, inspiration, and connection. Register now at vizconf.com.au.

We're delighted to announce that VizConf 2018, Australia's first conference for visual practitioners, is happening in Melbourne, Australia this October.

There have been many conversations in the past about running a conference like this in Australia, so for many this has been a long time coming. We believe it will be worth the wait. In the tradition of large, international conferences such as IFVP and EUViz, VizConf will be a day of learning, connecting, and being inspired by other visual facilitators, graphic recorders, and visual thinkers.

• What: VizConf 2018
• Where: MYOB, 167 Cremorne St, Cremorne VIC 3121
• Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
• Time: 9.00am–5.00pm

And if you're interested in taking your learning to the next level, we are running a handful of pre-conference workshops in the week leading up to the day. Sign up when you purchase your VizConf 2018 ticket to learn more about graphic recording, visual storytelling, and more.

Early bird tickets are $280, but only 100 tickets will be available. So if this is something that sounds up your alley, get in quick as we are expecting to sell out.

See you there. Oh, and please share this exciting news with anyone you think might be interested in coming along!