Organisers

Producers, Managers
and Convenors

Embracing Change and 2024 Event Predictions with Michael Fleck

Michael Fleck guides us through the dynamic landscape of business events in 2024. Michael delves into the importance of not just talking about sustainability but implementing policies and practices that create a lasting impact and emphasises the need for events to be ‘real,’ resonating with audiences regardless of their format.

Destination NSW takes Aim at the Business Events Growth

Destination NSW this week launched a fresh approach to growing the business events sector in regional NSW at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne, with new messaging aligned to its ‘Feel New’ visitor brand. Showcasing immersive visitor experiences in regional NSW, the new ‘Corporate events that feel anything but’ positioning presents an engaging alternative to the traditional business event experience.

ACCI Tourism Committee meeting in Canberra

Barry Neame, President of the Professional Conference Organisers Association has proudly represented our association and its members at the recent ACCI Tourism Committee meeting in Canberra. The day was filled with discussions on crucial topics impacting the tourism industry. With workforce issues, Tourism Australia Bid Fund Grants, Visa policies for tourism, and airline cancellations on the agenda, it was evident that the challenges facing the sector were being addressed head-on.

PCOA23 Networking Function

In December we at ILA, Adelaide’s Centre of Immersive Light and Art (formerly known as Light ADL) had the honour of welcoming over 400 guests through the doors of our 150 year old heritage building. One venue, 2 floors, 4 event spaces and over 200sqm of LED screens were brought to life for the PCOA 2023 Networking Function.