Dear ,

We are now less than 4 weeks away from the event of the year: APSC 2021: Take Flight, building a runway to your future, happening on 27th & 28th May!

We are already feeling the excitement in the air! Hope you feel it too? Here are some important announcements you should not miss:

1. SAVE THE DATE – Virtual Networking Night, 20th May at 7 PM 

Remember to save the date for our exciting pre-convention event, happening on 20th May, Thursday @ 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM 

The Virtual Networking night is not to be missed! So what to expect?

• An excellent opportunity to connect with delegates worldwide, make new friendships, and explore potential collaborations
• 3 Amazing speakers and 2 fabulous Emcee to make it a memorable night (more details to come!)
• Experience the ‘Airmeet’ platform, a virtual venue that allows you to move freely across multiple sessions, networking lounge, invited to the stage, and have meaningful interactions 
• A lucky draw with valuable prizes

Please note that you are not required to sign up for this event. We already have your details. All you need is your unique personalized link that will be sent to you closer to the date and will serve you for both Networking Night and the Convention days! Awesome right? So look for an email from Airmeet that will be sent to you directly from their system and please contact us here if you have not received your link by 10th May.

2. BRING A FRIEND: Mate's Rates is ending in 1 day!

If you are an APSS member, now is your last chance to invite your friends to enjoy our super special $99 mates' rates here. Don't miss this last opportunity to gift your friends (and yourself!). This year we have incredible prizes for APSS members who recruit the most 'first timers' to the convention:

🏆 First Prize: S$100 Amazon gift card, plus APSS membership for two years, and a complimentary ticket to APSC 2022. 

🏆 2 Runners-up prizes: APSS membership for one year, PLUS a complimentary ticket to APSC 2022.

3. Speaker lineup

Here is our last update on our fabulous speaker lineup:

Ocean Reeve is the CEO of Ocean Reeve Publishing. It has been voted by APAC Insiders Business Enterprise Awards as the 2021 Best Independent and Self-Publishing Company in Australasia. He has 20+ years of industry experience, working with clients in the Asia-Pacific market, and has been voted Best Independent and Self-Publishing Company in Australasia at the APAC Insider Business Enterprise Awards 2021.

By the end of the lab, you will have a functional worksheet that will list your ideas and goals, the mission and vision of your future book, and the beginnings of the structure of the book so you are ready to kick start right after the lab. 3 key takeaways from the session will be:

• How to make out the outline for your new book.
• Guidance in finding the right team to work with during the publishing process.
• Understanding the Author Attitude needed to create success

Natalia Rachel is an authority in trauma-informed culture, trauma & abuse recovery, and relational dynamics. Her insights into the human condition are a rare amalgamation of years working as a trauma therapist, educator, and clinic director, as well as a lived experience of complex trauma, recovery & transformation.

In her session, Natalia will share both personal stories and insights and invite self-injury and vulnerable, authentic sharing. Some of the topics covered include:

• Fawn & Freeze & Fragmentation (the less talked about survival responses)
• Emotional Overwhelm & Integration
• Mastering our triggers
• Come prepared to take off the mask, to be seen and heard. This is all about being human

After Natalia’s session, Neelam Harjani will invite the group to embrace mindfulness. Neelam is the founder of Inspire Yoga, operating in Hong Kong since 2011 with her vision of ‘providing an antidote for fast-paced city life’ through personalized onsite programs of yoga and mindfulness. Neelam’s lab will focus on what matters most:

• Appreciate what mindfulness is, why is it effective and the scientific research that suggests mindfulness heightens brain function
• Appreciate the relationship between inner dialogue, emotions, energy levels, and breathing patterns
• Experience mindfulness guided through 3 powerful techniques that brings mental clarity on the present moment
• Practical tips for becoming single-pointed and more effective through mindfulness that can be practiced anytime and anywhere



To see the complete Flight Plan with our full 2-day schedule, check our website and get ready to take off soon. We are looking forward to meeting you on board!

Best wishes,

Dr. Tanvi Gautam (Convention Chair) & Delegate care team