The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has today opened registrations for the 2025 ABEA Conference, to be held from 3 to 5 December 2025 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
#eventprofsau #ABEA
https://www.specialevents.com.au/registrations-now-open-for-the-abea-conference-2025/
The Australian Business Events Association has officially opened entries for the 2025 Australian Business Events Awards, which recognise and celebrate the people, companies, teams and innovations shaping Australia’s business events sector.
#eventprofsau #abea
https://www.specialevents.com.au/australian-business-events-awards-2025-now-open/
Negative headlines may grab attention, and sell papers, but they don’t tell the whole story. More importantly, they don’t help the thousands of professionals and businesses working tirelessly to deliver outstanding events every day. #eventprofsau #businessevents #ABEA
https://www.specialevents.com.au/abea-hits-back-at-report-in-the-australian/
ABEA has today released two major research papers: the State of the Business Events Industry Report (2024) and the Forward Bids Calendar 2025. Together, these reports deliver a national snapshot and a forward-looking lens to guide investment, policy and industry-wide planning. #eventprofsau #abea
https://www.specialevents.com.au/abea-reports-to-power-planning-investment-and-advocacy/
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has today released two major research papers: the State of the Business Events Industry Report (2024) and the Forward Bids Calendar 2025. Together, these reports deliver a national snapshot and a forward-looking lens to guide investment, policy and industry-wide planning. Produced as part of ABEA’s commitment to research-driven advocacy, […]
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) is pleased to announce the board appointment of Colette Baini to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. #eventprofsau #abea
https://www.specialevents.com.au/abea-announces-new-board-member-and-committee-chairs/
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) is pleased to announce the board appointment of Colette Baini to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Colette Baini is the Founder and CEO of The Conference Room and Australia Conferences & Incentives, a globally recognised, multi-award-winning full-service business event agency. She is renowned for innovative design of […]
Australian Business Events Association announced Angie Becker from Victorian Convention and Event Trust, will join their Board effective immediately. Becker takes up the venue representative position made vacant by Samantha Glass, recently of ICC Sydney. #ABEA
https://www.specialevents.com.au/angie-becker-joins-abea-board/
Australian Business Events Association announced Angie Becker from Victorian Convention and Event Trust, will join their Board effective immediately. Becker takes up the venue representative position made vacant by Samantha Glass, recently of ICC Sydney. Currently serving as Chief Sales and Customer Experience Officer overseeing Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and Nyaal Banyul Geelong […]
Australian Business Events Association (ABEA), has secured ten strategic partnerships in under two years, a sign of growing industry unity and ABEA’s leadership in strengthening the sector’s impact.
#ABEA #Austrade #ICCA #AIPC #UFI
https://www.specialevents.com.au/abea-forges-ahead-with-industry-partnerships/
Australia’s event industry has long been supported by a network of associations—each advocating for different segments of a diverse and vibrant sector. But with the demise of MEA - where to from here? #eventprofsau #ABEA #MEA #businessevents
What makes an industry association relevant in 2025? This deep dive explores what Australian event professionals want from their peak bodies — from accreditation to advocacy, and what comes next after COVID and the rise of ABEA.
The Iceberg Excellence Awards for Advocacy presented at AIME Leaders Forum to Lyn Lewis-Smith and Gary Grimmer
#eventprofsau #ABEA #JMIC #aime2025 #GainingEdge #BESydney
Lyn Lewis-Smith, chief executive of Business Events Sydney, and Gary Grimmer, chair of GainingEdge, have been awarded the inaugural The Iceberg Excellence Awards for Advocacy of the Business & Professional Events Sector at the AIME Leaders Forum hosted by Australian Business Events Association (ABEA).
The International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) and Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) have officially announced their partnership to deliver tailor-made leadership training program for convention centres from June 2025.
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The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) is a united force representing the dynamic world of business events. ABEA enhances member’s success and elevates the industry at large through strategic advocacy, research, community development and community. As a powerful, united voice, ABEA lead advocacy efforts with data-driven insights that quantify the business events industry's impact and influence, shaping informed policy based on the needs of the entire industry. ABEA fosters a vibrant, supportive community that empowers business events professionals at every career stage, providing opportunities for growth, networking, and collaboration.
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