This years Technical Communicator’s Association (TCANZ) Conference
http://www.tcanz.org.nz/Events/Conference/Conference2007/Programme2007.pdf includes some great usability presentations and a tutorial by ex-UPA president Whitney Quesenbery. The tutorial on “Choosing the right usability technique” will appeal to both experienced and newer usability practitioners. http://www.tcanz.org.nz/Events/workshops/usability2007.htm