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Navigating Horizons – Crafting an event series for the future

Case Study for Cliftons on the creation of the ‘Horizons: Looking forward to big ideas’ event series in October / November 2023 – Innovation and adaptability are crucial to success in the ever-evolving event planning landscape. In June 2023, Cliftons embarked on a journey to create an event with a difference to help our clients stay at the forefront of the latest business trends, and so “Horizons: Looking forward to tomorrow’s big ideas” was born.

Tim Birley Rising Star Award – Applications close 30th September

PCOA in partnership with the Pan Pacific Hotels Group, is calling for applications from our community to be considered for the inaugural Tim Birley Rising Star Award. Tim was an industry champion who tragically passed away in March 2022. Tim was the ultimate professional, and truly understood how to balance customer care with results for his hotels.

You’re Invited – FAMILS – Adelaide, South Australia

You are invited to explore the hidden gems of South Australia on one of 3 exclusive post familiarisations. Join Business Events Adelaide and Team Adelaide in discovering your next extraordinary business event destination. Expressions of interest are open exclusively to conference and event managers, coordinators, producers and encompassing corporate and government in-house event managers who have registered and paid for PCOA23.

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.

Gina Shaw joins Elevate Communication’s major events team

Event manager Gina Shaw has joined Elevate Communication’s major events division as it ramps up activity post pandemic. Shaw brings more than 15 years’ experience in the conferencing and events industry to her role at the Brisbane-based marketing agency and is one of just 58 professionals to hold PCOA Certified Events Manager status in Australia and New Zealand.

Meeting Newz July-August

In the this edition our cover story takes you to Rotorua along with Taupo and Tauranga/Bay of Plenty. In Australia we learn more about Brisbane and take a closer look at Geelong and The Bellarine. We also report on famil visits around Australia and New Zealand. We bring you highlights from MEETINGS 2023 along with the latest industry news, events, social scene and people on the move. As always we have the latest happenings from our key partners BEIA, NZEA, PCOA and St John.

You’re invited to Events Uncovered 2023

Taking place on Thursday 10th August, at Sydney Masonic Centre, Events Uncovered offers an all-star line-up of inspirational leaders and experts, a must-see, free to attend showcase of fresh and innovative trends, suppliers, and venue offerings, and the ultimate networking afterparty.

Auckland delivers smashing global avocado congress

CASE STUDY:- The 10th World Avocado Congress was a smash hit in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. New Zealand’s strong agritech industry, horticulture sector and destination appeal attracted a delegation far exceeding expectations, with 1160 attendees including 750 international delegates from as far afield as Mexico, Peru and South Africa.