PCOA LOCKS IN ICMI FOR THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) has inked a new three-year partnership with ICMI Speakers & Entertainers, reinforcing its shift towards fewer, stronger, long-term industry relationships.
ICMI joins as a Platinum Partner, aligning with PCOA’s focus on quality collaborations that deliver real value to members and the broader business events sector.
The move reflects a more deliberate approach from PCOA, prioritising partners who bring depth, alignment and a clear commitment to the industry over transactional engagement.
ICMI, now part of the Launchd group, brings expanded capability in connecting event organisers with speakers and talent across the region.
PCOA President Barry Neame said the partnership signals a clear direction for the association:
“We’re being very deliberate about who we partner with. It’s about working with partners who genuinely understand, support and wish to build trusted relationships with the business events community. This partnership with ICMI is a strong example of that approach in action.”
ICMI CEO Jacqui Timmins said becoming a Platinum Partner of PCOA reflects a shared commitment to supporting the business events industry and the professionals who make it thrive.
“We’re proud to become a Platinum Partner of PCOA and support the event professionals it represents. As part of the Launchd group, ICMI now draws on the strength of a broader talent ecosystem, with Launchd and ICMI together supporting thousands of events across Australia each year, from major conferences and corporate events through to sporting events and live experiences. Together, we’re committed to helping PCOA members connect with the right talent to create exceptional experiences for their clients and delegates.”
About ICMI
ICMI Speakers & Entertainers is one of Australia’s leading speaker bureaus and talent agencies. As part of the Launchd group, ICMI combines more than 40 years of industry expertise with the strength of a broader talent ecosystem, supporting thousands of events across Australia each year and connecting event professionals with exceptional speakers, entertainers and industry experts across Australia and New Zealand.
About PCOA
About PCOA The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) is the premier organisation representing event management professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Our mission is threefold: to elevate the professionalism of our members, to champion the interests of our industry, and to bolster the standing of event management professionals through advocacy, education, networking, and the sharing of best practices.
For More Information
Kristen Skinner, Member and Partnership Lead
The Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc.
Mobile: 0435 103 912
Email: kristen@pco.asn.au
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