In May 2025, Cairns Convention Centre had the privilege of hosting the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), only the third time this prestigious medical conference has been held in a non-capital city (which interestingly was in Cairns over 16 years ago). With over 1,900 in-person delegates, 263 speakers and facilitators, and more than 115 workshops across five days, the meeting was a remarkable showcase of innovation, sustainability, and community collaboration.
How ESG Principles Drive Success and Positive Change in the Meetings & Events Industry
In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer just a trend – it’s a necessity. The need to balance environmental responsibility with financial success is pressing, especially in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. As companies face increasing pressure from clients, stakeholders, and consumers to demonstrate their commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, it’s clear that the future of events is rooted in purpose.
Sprintr launches world’s first 100% recyclable kiosk for delegate registration! Sprintr, today launched their brand-new event offering, EcoKiosk, a sustainable, light weight, modular designed kiosk option for delegate registrations, to support the events industry in reducing its carbon footprint.
Trippas White Group announces partnership with Barefoot Citizens Consulting allowing its hospitality portfolio to offset carbon emissions for events.
The PCOA made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of our PCOA23 speaker and staff flights by offsetting our carbon emissions via Greenfleet.
Business Events Tasmania are thrilled to release the winter edition of their in-house magazine filled with information and content they hope will inspire your decision making!
Following the recent 26th Annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) held in Glasgow, the topic of sustainability is on everyone’s minds, including MICE buyers like associations, corporates and conference organizers, all eager to enforce effective policies and positive outcomes.
MCEC partners with Harry the hirer to promote Sustainable events at AIME2020. Event sustainability is one of the fastest-growing considerations in the meetings industry, as public expectation increases for lower carbon emissions and less environmental impact. At AIME2020, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) partnered with renowned events and exhibition hire company, Harry the hirer, to inspire delegates to take…