Organisers

Producers, Managers
and Convenors

Professional Conference Organisers
Association Inc

Welcome to the PCO Association, the premier organisation representing Event Management Professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Our mission is threefold: to elevate the professionalism of our members, to champion the interests of our industry, and to bolster the standing of Event Management professionals. Our diverse association encompasses conference and event managers, event suppliers, and educators.

At PCOA, we are dedicated to empowering our members through a range of benefits, including access to industry insights and resources, networking platforms, and avenues for professional growth and development. Join us as we navigate the dynamic landscape of event management, setting standards of excellence and fostering collaboration within the community.

Professional Conference Organisers
Association Inc

Welcome to the PCO Association, the premier organisation representing Event Management Professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Our mission is threefold: to elevate the professionalism of our members, to champion the interests of our industry, and to bolster the standing of Event Management professionals. Our diverse association encompasses conference and event managers, event suppliers, and educators.

At PCOA, we are dedicated to empowering our members through a range of benefits, including access to industry insights and resources, networking platforms, and avenues for professional growth and development. Join us as we navigate the dynamic landscape of event management, setting standards of excellence and fostering collaboration within the community.

The business events industry is a powerful and demonstrated facilitator of:

job generation across Australia
international trade opportunities
regional development and tourism pathways
soft diplomacy
go-to-market strategies for new products and services (especially from regional areas)
knowledge sharing: research, new technologies and partnership creation.

PCOA joins the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)

The PCO Association (PCOA) is a member of the esteemed Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) – the ACCI stands as the largest and most representative business association in Australia, advocating for the interests of businesses both domestically and internationally. Through its extensive national network, which includes six state and two territory chambers, around 430 local and regional chambers, and over 80 industry associations, the ACCI plays a vital role in shaping policy development. Find out more

Membership

Individual membership of the PCO Association is available to conference and event managers, coordinators, producers and encompassing corporate and government in-house event managers.

Certification

The PCO Association Certification Programs provide individuals and businesses with a set of standards that are recognised as the minimum standard level of service and business practices.

Business Partner Program

The PCO Association Business Partner Program is available to organisations with an interest in, or who supply to the conference and events sector.

Webinars & Online Learning

The PCO Association online learning is the focus of our Personal Development Program. Members and non-members are welcome to join the webinars.

Resources

Events Law Book – A practical guide for participants in the meetings, events and conference sectors. Hard copies now available.

Membership

Individual membership of the PCO Association is available to conference and event managers, co-ordinators, producers, and corporate and government in-house event managers.

Certification

The PCO Association Certification Programs provide individuals and businesses with a set of standards that are recognised as the minimum standard level of service and business practices.

Business Partner Program

The PCO Association Business Partner Program is available to organisations with an interest in, or who supply to the conference and events sector.

Webinars & Online Learning

The PCO Association online learning is the focus of our Personal Development Program. Members and non-members are welcome to join the webinars.

Resources

Events Law Book – A practical guide for participants in the meetings, events and conference sectors. Hard copies now available.

PCO Association Councillors

PCOA Business Partners

 
 

PCOA Business Partners