Organisers

Producers, Managers
and Convenors

Attracting the Stars of Tomorrow

We cannot underestimate the importance of mentorship and career development. One of the best ways to retain talent and keep people engaged in the industry is by offering clear pathways for growth. Establishing mentorship programs and providing professional development opportunities is essential for nurturing the next generation of business events leaders.

MEETINGS’25 to showcase Wellington’s Best

The best of Wellington will be on show when New Zealand’s biggest national tradeshow for the business events industry gathers in Auckland, this June.

This year, the WellingtonNZ stand at Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)’s MEETINGS will feature 12 partners and an exciting line-up of local Wellington goodies.

New CEO announced for BESydney

Following a late-2024 announcement that current BESydney CEO, Lyn Lewis-Smith, would step down in the middle of 2025, Sydney’s business events bidding organisation has announced Amanda Lampe as BESydney’s next head.

PCOA25 Exhibition & Sponsorship Success Reflects Industry Value

The Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc (PCOA) says that there has been overwhelming success for exhibition and sponsorship sales for PCOA25.

With the conference set to take place at the world-class Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre from 7 – 9 December 2025, the response from sponsors and exhibitors has once again affirmed the event’s reputation as a must-attend for the business events community across Australia and New Zealand.