As always, from early in the morning, the mittee were there to meet and greet the delegates … The ECTA stand was packed with journals for sale … and Shae was ready and waiting to register new ECTA members. Once again around 600 delegates huddled together on a cold winter ’ s morning. ECTA Vice President, Gary Davey ed the crowd, and acknowledged the growing number of male delegates attending the conference. The trade displays were as colourful as ever … and there were plenty of bargains to be had. Kim Walters, ECTA President, was pleased to honour Mark Cooper with the ECTA Life Member award. Mark has been an active member of ECTA for 19 years. Time to get on with the show and bring on our EXTRAORDINARY key note speaker …. Robyn Moore An inspiring orator …. and a municator. What better way to start the day?