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PCOA18 Featured Speaker, Fast Future CEO, Rohit Talwar, provides five points on future tech

Artificial Intelligence. We will see far more use of artificial intelligence (AI) across a range of industries and applications will emerge in the meetings sector. The technology will help with things like trawling for popular topics and emerging issues for conference content, through to identifying and targeting potential attendees who fit the ideal candidate profile. We’ll see AI being used…

National Disability Conference Initiative Grants now open to make conferences more accessible

The Liberal-National Government has announced the opening of the National Disability Conference Initiative grants, with organisations set to share in $315,000 of funding. The grants aim to assist conference organisers maximise the inclusion and participation of people with disability at nationally-focussed, disability-related conferences in Australia. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher said the grants directly support people with…

Proud achievement’ as bid fund helps secure events worth almost $100m

It’s only been running for six months but Tourism Australia’s Business Events Bid Fund Program (BFP) has already received over 69 applications for events worth a combined economic impact of over $503 million. Ten wins on the board as bid fund helps convert $97m worth of business. To date 10 bids worth over $97 million have been converted to business…

MCEC’s in-house tech brings events to life

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is Melbourne’s destination for big ideas and inspirational events. We’re here to connect and inspire, and as a world-leading venue, we’re redefining events globally through innovation, partnerships and experiences. At MCEC we provide all the technology and support you need for a successful event. When you hold an event at MCEC, you’ll have access…

Daydream Island Resort – A conference, events and incentive destination with a difference

Daydream Island in the Whitsundays is currently underway with an extensive $100m redevelopment with the resort due to re-open in early 2019. The 4.5 Star resort will offer 277 well-appointed accommodation rooms & suites along with comprehensive conference facilities all complemented by sparkling bays, secluded beaches, and an array of activities that combine to stimulate and inspire delegates. The resort…

Currinda and Wotif Team Up for Events Accommodation Breakthrough

Currinda has teamed up with online travel brand Wotif to give Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) access to a huge selection of accommodation options and the opportunity to earn commission along the way. Currinda has leveraged the power and scale of Wotif to create a seamless event accommodation workflow within the online event registration process. This innovation delivers significant benefits to…

Registration open for PCOA18 Conference

Registration for the 11th Annual PCOA Conference and Exhibition, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre between December 9-11, 2018, is now open. The Conference will be held at the Melbourne Conventionand Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) newly completed $200 million expansion. PCO Association president Barry Neame said the conference theme ‘Embracing Change’ is a proactive call to all…

Positive Federal Budget for Business Events as Australia Sets its Sights on World Top 10

The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) has welcomed the Federal Government’s modest increase in funding for Tourism Australia as we set our sights on returning to the world top 10 of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Country Rankings. Last Tuesday night’s federal budget confirmed that funding has been secured for Tourism Australia, with an increase of approximately…