Conference organisers can use AI in many ways to boost productivity, streamline operations, and enhance attendee experiences. But with great power comes great responsibility – and understanding where AI can go wrong is just as important as understanding how it can be used well.
WEBINAR: Event Management Talent In 2025: Adapting To Trends, Technology, And Workforce Shifts Wednesday, 7th May – 1:30 PM AEST Webinar registration is complimentary to PCOA members and business partners. A small fee of $30.00 per attendee applies to all non-members. Everyone who registers will receive a link to view the recording following the webinar. The event management industry is evolving rapidly, driven…
WEBINAR: AV Essentials for Event Success with Libbie Ray Wednesday, 28th May – 1:30 PM AEST Webinar registration is complimentary to PCOA members and business partners. A small fee of $30.00 per attendee applies to all non-members. Everyone who registers will receive a link to view the recording following the webinar. Join Libbie Ray for a condensed version of Connected Event Group’s AV training,…
WEBINAR: Smart Menu Planning & Supply Chain Strategy Wednesday, 9th July – 1:30 PM AEST Webinar registration is complimentary to PCOA members and business partners. A small fee of $30.00 per attendee applies to all non-members. Everyone who registers will receive a link to view the recording following the webinar. In this webinar, Rakesh Pillai, Executive Chef, and Marc Singerling, Director of Event Delivery at…
WEBINAR: The Committee Challenge: Strategies for Event Organisers to Lead and Influence Wednesday, 13th August – 1:30 PM AEST Webinar registration is complimentary to PCOA members and business partners. A small fee of $30.00 per attendee applies to all non-members. Everyone who registers will receive a link to view the recording following the webinar. Event organisers often find themselves in the middle of competing…
The Right Voice for the Right Event: Speaker Selection Made Simple This practical and interactive session will share insider tips and tools to help event managers confidently navigate the speaker selection process. Discover how to identify the right talent for your event, brief them to deliver maximum impact on stage – and learn the pitfalls to avoid along the way.…
Turning Data Protection into Competitive Advantage and Business Growth Conference organisers sit on a significant commercial asset: data. Attendee lists drive future registrations. Sponsor data underpins renewals. Exhibitor information supports partnerships. Payment and engagement data influence pricing, marketing and expansion decisions. When that data is mishandled, leaked, misused by third parties or lost through weak controls, the impact is measurable.…
AI in Events: From Big Picture to Practical Application There is no shortage of conversation about AI in events, but far less clarity on what is meaningful, what is noise, and how it should be applied in practice. This session will provide a clear, balanced view of where AI stands today and what it means for event professionals. We will…
What's Changing on the Production Floor: AV, AI and the Next Era of Live Events Most conversations about AI in events focus on the software stack – registration, marketing, attendee data. The bigger operational shift is happening somewhere less visible: on the production floor. Libbie Ray, Director of Connected Event Group, brings a working operator’s view of how AV production…
Insurance Myths, Risks & Responsibilities - What Every Event Manager Must Know In today’s fast-changing event environment, it’s easy to assume that everything is covered – until an issue arises and gaps in protection are exposed. Understanding insurance responsibilities, risk exposure, and available protections is essential for event professionals managing both their own business operations and client events. This webinar…
The Secrets of Sustainable High Performance Don’t work faster – recharge and recover between event demands to lift performance and prevent burnout High performance usually isn’t the problem. Most business event professionals can perform at a high level for a period of time. The real challenge is sustaining it – without burnout, cognitive overload or sacrificing wellbeing in the process.…
AI for Event Professionals: What to Do Now, and What’s Coming Next Alan D. Thompson is the person AI labs, governments, and major organisations call when they want to understand what today’s AI can actually do. In this practical session, conference organisers will see what major governments, trillion-dollar wealth funds, and Fortune 500s are learning about AI, and what event…