Professional Advantage: Supporting CEOs and Chairs to Drive Impact

Professional Advantage is proud to be a supporting partner of the CEO & Chair Symposium 2027, a premier event bringing together CEOs, Chairs, and senior leaders from associations and charities across Australia. The Symposium provides a valuable opportunity to explore the issues shaping the future of the sector, with thought-provoking keynote presentations, insightful panel discussions and meaningful peer-to-peer networking.

As a leading Microsoft partner for the association sector, Professional Advantage will showcase Upbeat, our purpose-built association management platform powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365. Designed specifically for membership-based organisations, Upbeat helps associations streamline operations, strengthen member engagement and gain greater visibility across their organisation through a single connected platform.

What sets Upbeat apart is its flexibility and scalability. Built on Microsoft's trusted technology ecosystem, it delivers the functionality associations need without extensive customisation, enabling organisations to improve efficiency, enhance member experiences and confidently support future growth.

Upbeat is designed to support associations across several key operational areas, including:

Membership | Events & Conferences | Education and Professional Development | Marketing | Financial Management | Analytics | Member Portal | Microsoft Copilot AI


Who to look for

Our industry experts Dennis Dalla Costa and Robert Mete will be attending this event on behalf of Professional Advantage. Dennis and Robert each have over 20 years of experience in helping organisations enhance their business processes with technology and advising how to best deploy various systems to achieve a better outcome.

Where to find us

Come and visit us at the Professional Advantage booth to discover how you can achieve a 360° view of your association through the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. The platform enables you to streamline operations, reduce costs, maximise revenue, and fulfil your association's strategic mission.

We look forward to connecting with you at the CEO & Chair Symposium 2027.

Make the most of your time at the event by booking a meeting in advance with Dennis or Rob, our association solutions specialists. Discover how Upbeat can help streamline operations, strengthen governance, enhance member engagement and support your organisation's strategic goals.

Schedule Your Meeting Today