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The Conference Collective Podcast Series – Episode 1

Welcome to the ‘The Conference Collective’ Podcast, celebrating the best in innovation and leadership from those who are creating a positive change in the business events industry. A podcast brought to you by the Professional Conference Organisers Association and hosted by Libbie Ray from Connected Event Group.

Spice News – Spring 2023

Bold, vibrant and inspiring – Spice magazine’s spring issue is out now! Unveiling the annual Hot 100 services and suppliers, the spring issue of Spice magazine celebrates the talent, creativity and innovation shaping the business events industry.

ICMS Australasia team celebrate record year, sunning it up on the Gold Coast

ICMS Australasia (ICMSA) celebrated the strongest 12 months in the company’s 57 year history with three days of staff development workshops and fab experiences on the Gold Coast in late July.

Off the back of conferences around the country, ICMSA Owner and Managing Director, Emma Bowyer, took the entire team away to refresh, refocus and get to know the new members of the company’s Christchurch office.

GEELONG’S FUTURE CONVENTION CENTRE TO BE NAMED NYAAL BANYUL

The Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation is gifting a new name to what has been known as Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre returning Wadawurrung language to country. Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing, Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Kristy McBain, and City of Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan joined Wadawurrung Elders, family and staff to announce the centre will be named Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.

BEIA – Business events sector welcomes end to COVID restrictions

Business Events Industry Aotearoa welcomes the lifting of all New Zealand’s COVID-19 restrictions from today (15 August 2023).

The New Zealand Government says over the past month reported COVID-19 cases have hit their lowest levels since February 2022 and now is the time to remove all requirements including seven-day mandatory isolation.

PCOA’s August webinar – ‘Tactical Marketing for Business Events: Boost Registrations, Engage Attendees and Leverage AI’

In this power-packed 30-minute webinar, Kelly will cover practical tactics to achieve event marketing success that goes beyond just increasing registrations. While getting people in the door is an important part of any event marketing plan. We will also explore the art of engaging your attendees from start to finish. Learn how to create pre-event buzz, deliver memorable on-the-day experiences, and make a lasting impact with post-event marketing.

Te Pae Christchurch receives global boost

The Australian general manager of New Zealand’s first next-generation convention centre has just put his venue in the global spotlight. Te Pae Christchurch GM, Ross Steele has just been appointed to the board of the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC), which will bring new visibility to both his venue and New Zealand’s strengthening appeal for international conventions.