Australia offers a compelling mix: political stability, a high standard of infrastructure, and a reputation for professionalism and innovation in the events sector. #eventprofsau #businessevents
https://www.specialevents.com.au/could-trumps-trade-turbulence-benefit-australian-business-events/
Could Trump's trade turbulence benefit Australian Business Events?
Under the re-emerging influence of Donald Trump and his tariff-heavy policies, doing business with or within the U.S. is increasingly being viewed as complex, unpredictable, and in some cases, prohibitively expensive. For international companies and associations seeking neutral, commercially viable ground, Australia’s geographic and economic profile suddenly looks more attractive.
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
https://www.specialevents.com.au/rethinking-relevance-the-role-of-associations-in-australias-evolving-events-industry/
Rethinking Relevance: The Role of Associations in Australia's Evolving Events Industry
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.
Entries are officially open for the 2025 Australian Event Awards, marking the start of the nation’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in the events industry. #eventprofsau #AustralianEventAwards #CoffsHarbour
https://www.specialevents.com.au/entries-now-open-for-the-2025-australian-event-awards/
Entries now open for the 2025 Australian Event Awards
Entries are officially open for the 2025 Australian Event Awards, marking the start of the nation’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in the events industry. Event professionals, producers, suppliers and creatives from across Australia are invited to submit their best work for the chance to be recognised on the national stage.
The report is scathing of the Victorian Government’s process but agrees that the Victorian Government’s decision to withdraw from hosting the Commonwealth Games in July 2023 was the right decision at the time. #eventprofsau #MelbourneGames
https://www.specialevents.com.au/2026-commonwealth-games-bid-final-report-tabled-in-victorian-parliament/
2026 Commonwealth Games Bid final report tabled in Victorian Parliament
The final report of the Select Committee on the 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid has been tabled in the Legislative Council of the Victorian Parliament The report is scathing of the Victorian Government’s process but agrees that the Victorian Government’s decision to withdraw from hosting the Commonwealth Games in July 2023 was the right decision at the […]
Applications close next week for hosted buyers to MEETINGS 2025, New Zealand’s largest and longest running business events exhibition run by Business Events Industry Aotearoa #BEIA #eventprofsau
https://www.specialevents.com.au/last-chance-for-meetings-2025-hosted-buyers-as-social-events-revealed/
Last chance for MEETINGS 2025 Hosted Buyers as social events revealed
Applications close next week for hosted buyers to MEETINGS 2025, New Zealand’s largest and longest running business events exhibition run by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA). The two-day event is set to open on 10 June in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with a spectacular welcome event at Eden Park. BEIA Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says MEETINGS […]
The collapse of Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has sent shockwaves through the industry, raising serious questions about the future of professional representation. #eventprofsau #MEA #BEIA
https://www.specialevents.com.au/meas-collapse-raises-bigger-questions-about-industry-representation/
MEA’s collapse raises bigger questions about industry representation
The collapse of Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has sent shockwaves through the industry, raising serious questions about the future of professional representation. While other associations remain, such as PCMA and the Venue Management Association (VMA), attention now turns to the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA)—an organization already grappling with internal challenges. A Leadership Void? […]
Following the record-breaking success of the 2025 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event , independent post-show research and analysis projects $400 million in business transactions between exhibitors and buyers within the next year, marking a significant 21% increase over 2024 #eventprofsau
https://www.specialevents.com.au/aime-2025-generates-400-million-for-asia-pacific-business-events-industry/
AIME 2025 generates $400 million for Asia Pacific business events industry
Following the record-breaking success of the 2025 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), independent post-show research and analysis projects $400 million (AUD) in business transactions between exhibitors and buyers within the next year, marking a significant 21% increase compared with AIME 2024. AIME 2025 set new records for its size, number of hosted buyers, […]
End of an era as MEA goes into administration
The board of MEA has announced that the association is to be wound up. The board announced the decision in a letter to members this morning. “It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of gratitude that we share with you the news that Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) will be closing after 50 […]
Gympie Music Muster has been named a finalist for Festival of the Year in both the inaugural Countrytown Awards and the Queensland Music Awards (QMA), cementing its reputation as one of Australia’s premier country music events. #eventprofsau
https://www.specialevents.com.au/gympie-music-muster-finalist-for-two-major-festival-awards/
Gympie Music Muster - Finalist for Two Major Festival Awards
Gympie Music Muster has been named a finalist for Festival of the Year in both the inaugural Countrytown Awards and the Queensland Music Awards (QMA), cementing its reputation as one of Australia’s premier country music events. The Countrytown Awards winners will be announced at an invite-only industry event in Brisbane on March 20, while the […]
AIME will serve as a partner in advocacy, amplifying the voice of the international business events industry for destination enhancement. AIME is owned by the Melbourne Convention Bureau and is managed by Talk2 Media & Events. #eventprofsau #ICCA #AIME
https://www.specialevents.com.au/icca-and-aime-announce-new-partnership-to-bolster-the-business-events-industry-across-asia-pacific/
ICCA and AIME announce new partnership to bolster the Business Events Industry across Asia Pacific
The International Congress and Conference Association (ICCA) has today announced a new Industry Partnership with the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME). The partnership is focused on the continued commitment to bringing extended business opportunities to ICCA members in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and other global regions. AIME will serve as a partner […]
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