Geelong and the Bellarine will host PCOA26 in 2026, welcoming more than 450 business events professionals from across Australia and New Zealand.
To be held at the Nyaal Banyul Convention and Events Centre, the conference will explore the industry’s next chapter amid evolving expectations, technology, sustainability and workforce challenges.
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has won its bid to host the 19th Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS) Congress in 2026. The city has secured the event’s long-awaited return to Australia, its first since Sydney in 2015.
The APVRS Congress is a significant win for the Gold Coast, set to attract more than 2,000 international authorities, researchers and practitioners in vitreoretinal diseases. The three-day conference is projected to deliver $6.9 million* in economic impact to the city.
Wellington has successfully hosted the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Business Workshop from 12–14 February – the first time the event has been held in the Asia-Pacific region – delivering opportunity for the capital and the wider business events sector in New Zealand.
At Wesley Conference Centre, we offer impact that your clients can stand behind, without increasing their budget. Every booking helps fund Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland, including 24/7 crisis counselling and supports lifesaving work across our community.
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has set the pace for the new financial year, delivering a dynamic start that showcases strong regional demand and reinforces the vital role business events play in Queensland’s visitor economy.
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is celebrating double recognition this week, taking home Conference and Function Venue of the Year at the 2025 AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence, alongside a Silver Medal in the Business Event Venue category at the 2025 Perth Airport Tourism Awards.
In this September/October edition of Meeting Newz we visit Wellington along with the West Coast and Southland. We have a review of This is Gold Coast 2025 and you can read about ETF which was held in Hamilton recently. There is also a profile on Janet Matheson from Conferences & Events.
We keep you informed and connected with the latest industry news, events, social scene and people on the move. You can also read about the latest happenings from our key partners including BEIA, PCOA and NZEA.
Moreton Hire has just released our quarterly business newsletter MORE Ideas. This is a newsletter designed to inform our industry of news, highlights, behind the scenes, and most importantly to help generate ideas around exhibitions, events or temporary structure tents.
In this May/June edition of Meeting Newz we visit the Queenstown/Wanaka and Palmerston North/Manawatu regions and we also cross the Tasman to learn more about Adelaide.
The Star Brisbane has launched a new skyline events space alongside three infinity-style pools at the Queen’s Wharf precinct.
Offering sweeping views over the Brisbane River, the Isoletto Pool Club offers areas for corporate occasions and events, complementing the Event Centre at the heart of the precinct.