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Business Events Australia Industry Update

19/08/2021 0Comments

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the increasingly challenging times that so many of you are currently facing. We are thinking of you and I look forward to meeting in person when we can.

In the meantime, we remain committed to supporting industry to shape the recovery of the business events sector. The latest industry initiative, It’s our best shot for events, encourages Australians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and in turn help bring us closer to restarting domestic business events. On the international side of our activities, our new Consumer Demand Project research for the business events sector, which is a key resource to help navigate the ongoing challenges of the global pandemic is being released today.

Inside Cornerstone Events: From colleagues to business partners- Published by micenet; written by Joyce DiMascio

11/08/2021 0Comments

Karen Sainsbury and Natalie Brumniach have been partners in Cornerstone Events for over a decade now and have amassed literally a world of experience as PCOs.

They started out as colleagues at Novotel Twin Waters on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in the 1990s. Back then, they said one day they would run their own business and make ethical practices and transparency the foundation of the way they would work.

Your Ultimate Guide to Virtual Success, presenting our Corporate Communications Playbook

10/08/2021 0Comments

Now, more than ever, virtual events are a critical element of corporate events programs. In a post-COVID climate in which planned physical events may be postponed with little warning, virtual events are an essential part of any corporate events risk management strategy, offering certainty in the face of global volatility and accessibility regardless of your local lockdown status. But it’s…

Giving Business Events a Shot

09/08/2021 0Comments

The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) is supporting the call for the industry and broader community to get vaccinated as quickly as they are able, to support the first stage of the Government’s 4-step national plan and #GiveBEaShot.

PCOA offers incentive for event profs to get vaccinated

05/08/2021 0Comments

PCOA offers incentive for event profs to get vaccinated The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) is encouraging event  professionals to get vaccinated against COVID-19 with an incentive offer to help boost vaccination rates across the industry. PCOA is giving away a complimentary registration to its annual conference in Hobart later this year to an event professional who shares their vaccination status via…

Encore – Introducing Hybrid +

05/08/2021 0Comments

End-to-End Hybrid Solutions The future is hybrid and we’re setting the gold standard Encore are redefining the hybrid standard with complete end-to-end hybrid event solutions and an industry-first sales certification program. Our Hybrid+ solutions combine the best platforms, production and hybrid certified people to deliver enhanced experiences and increased engagement. The Hybrid+ Experience Our unrivalled technology, expertise and network make…

Meeting Newz July/August 2021 online now

03/08/2021 0Comments

Meeting Newz July / August 2021 In this edition our cover story focuses on Napier Conferences & Events and we also bring you an update on the business events scene in Hawke’s Bay. We check out Auckland, discover what Incentive groups are up to, and what’s new on the Gold Coast. You’ll also find the latest industry news. There’s our…

Vaccinate For Events

02/08/2021 0Comments

Vaccinate For Events PCOA, recognising how challenging the climate is for not only the event community, but the entire country, would like to encourage all members of the event industry to take a positive approach to achieving a return to normal times. BECA is continuing to advocate on behalf of our industry sector for Federal and State Governments financial support…

Take your event to the next level with these adaptable hybrid event formats

22/07/2021 0Comments

  Take your event to the next level with these adaptable hybrid event formats Did you know hybrid event formats can adapt for a range of businesses and event styles? Understandably, a lot of businesses have been cautious about planning events in the current health climate. But equally, many others are embracing the power of technology to successfully deliver events…