The Australian Institute of Company Directors is hosting a directors briefing afternoon focusing on the challenges, opportunities and benefits facing directors working in the arts industry, February 28 at the Hyatt Regency. Guest speakers for the event are: Michael Smith – managing director of The Marketing Centre and chairman of the UWA Perth International Arts Festival; Frank Cooper – tax partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and former chairman of the West Australian Opera Company; and Prof Margaret Seares – senior deputy vice-chancellor, UWA and chair of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Registration for this briefing costs $67 for AICD members and $88 for non members. For more information contact 9322 7400 or email wa@companydirectors.com.au.