Two organisations are looking for leadership replacements after Mark Day announced this week via social media that he was leaving the business events industry. Day, who has been with Business Events Geelong for 10 years as its Business Events Manager, will leave for a career change in the real estate industry in a few weeks.
Wrapped Creations is thrilled to announce their appointment to produce the upcoming National NAIDOC Week Awards Ceremony. As a proud Aboriginal owned and operated company, Wrapped Creations takes great pride in its connection to the land and people of this country. The opportunity to be a part of such a significant event in the Indigenous calendar is an honour and a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication.
New President takes charge at IAPCO – PCOA wishes to congratulate, long standing member, Sarah Markey-Hamm, CEO of ICMS Pty Ltd and the new President of IAPCO. The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) is a not-for-profit membership association, registered in Switzerland. IAPCO Members are Professional Congress Organisers (companies, not individuals) that have qualified for Membership under the detailed application process by demonstrating that they consistently deliver PCO services to their clients and partners at high-quality standards.
PCEC is pleased to announce Kendra Naidoo, former Director of Corporate and Events Services, as the new General Manager Venue Operations
In this edition our cover story focuses on the latest business events news from Queensland’s Noosa. We also see what’s ahead in 2023 for Queenstown/Southern Lakes and the Whanganui regions. We cover a recent famil in the mighty Waikato region and there is also a review of the PCOA conference in Hobart in December.
Individual membership of the PCOA is available to conference and event managers, coordinators, producers and encompassing corporate and government in-house event managers. Eligibility for membership shall be determined by the Management Committee. Annual Membership is $120.00 AUD and is tax deductable. Apply online at pco.asn.au
In this edition we bring you the latest business events news and offerings from Palmerston North / Manawatu and Taranaki
Gold Coast Australia 16 November 2022 The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has relaunched its grant program following a two-year hiatus. The Linkage Grant Program helps promote the Gold Coast as a destination for international business events by providing grants of up to $8,000 to support attendance at international conferences.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has paid special tribute to Tim Birley by naming the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour boardroom in his honour.
Adelaide Venue Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Radcliffe as Adelaide Convention Centre General Manager