Australian Business Events Association

Welcome to 2025! A new year brings new opportunities, and ABEA is ready to continue empowering Australia’s business events industry with innovation, insights, and support. Based on a survey completed by members and conference attendees in 2024, we are committed to the following in 2025: 🔹 Advocating for the growth and resilience of our industry 🔹 Delivering tailored resources to meet your needs 🔹 Showcasing the latest trends shaping business events Let’s make 2025 a year of progress, collaboration, and impact. Stay connected with us for updates, opportunities, and ways to get involved. What are you most excited for this year? Let us know in the comments—we can’t wait to achieve great things together! #ABEA2025 #BusinessEventsAustralia #FutureOfEvents #EventProfessionals #BusinessEvents #AustralianBusinessEvents

Happy holidays and heartfelt wishes from the ABEA team to all of Australia’s dedicated business events professionals! Thank you for your passion, innovation, and resilience throughout 2024. Here’s to a holiday season filled with joy and a prosperous 2025! #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #ABEACommunity #EventProfessionals #AustralianBusinessEvents

As we look back on an incredible year and prepare for an even brighter future, ABEA reaffirms its commitment to providing our members with the insights, resources, and tailored services needed to succeed. From continued advocacy efforts to customised member services, we're here to support the growth and resilience of Australia’s business events industry. As we gear up for 2025, it’s the perfect time to set priorities, secure key dates, and stay ahead of the trends shaping our field. What’s your top goal for next year? Let us know in the comments! We’re excited to work together to make 2025 even more impactful for Australia’s event professionals.   #BusinessEventsAustralia #FutureOfEvents #EventProfessionals #BusinessEvents #AustralianBusinessEvents

Thank you again to everyone who was involved in making the ABEA Conference a success. Over the course of this landmark event, we saw the business events community come together to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and shape the future of our industry. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2025, make sure to keep an eye on our calendar for events taking place near you. #ABEAConference2024 #BusinessEvents #ABEA2024

That’s a wrap! The inaugural Australian Business Events Association Conference has officially come to a close, and what an incredible event it has been! We are beyond grateful for the overwhelming support, enthusiasm, and energy from all who attended. This landmark conference brought together some of the most innovative, forward-thinking, and dedicated professionals in the business events industry. A special thank you to our speakers, panellists, exhibitors, sponsors, team, and participants who shared their expertise and insights, and to the attendees who brought curiosity, ideas, and a passion for advancing our industry. Together, we’ve set the stage for a vibrant future in Australia’s business events sector. The Conference and Awards gallery is now live at https://lnkd.in/g-7rdw-j #ABEAConference2024 #AustralianBusinessEvents #BusinessEvents #ABEA204

Last night’s Australian Business Events Awards showcased the best and brightest within the business events industry. Congratulations to all winners and finalists, as well as those who received commendations. · Best Consumer Show: Adelaide Convention Centre – Cellar Door Fest 2024 · Best Trade Show: Hannover Fairs Australia – AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ · Best Conference: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre – 12th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2023) · Best Incentive Event: Arinex Pty Ltd – Paramount Pools' "Passport to Paradise" (for client JNR Incorporated) · Best Stand, Show Feature or Event Build: Designteam – BAE Systems Land Forces 2024 · Best New Product or Service: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – The Homestead · Best Technology Innovation: Jomablue – Event Check-in & Smart Badge · Sustainability Awards - Climate & Environment Initiative: Adelaide Convention Centre – Minimising Waste to Landfill · Sustainability Awards - Social & Cultural Initiative: International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) – RESPECT · Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign - Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre – It Takes a Team - Join Ours Campaign - RX Global – All Energy Australia · Organiser or PCO Team of the Year: Arinex Pty Ltd · Venue Team of the Year: ICC Sydney · Service/Supplier Team of the Year: Half Eaten Donut and Zadro Agency · Future Leader’s Award: Elle Reinehr Special Recognitions · Contribution to Industry Award: Nigel Keen · Venue of the Year: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Centre · Best Event in 2024: Hannover Fairs Australia – AFAC24 powered by INTERSCHUTZ · Best Product or Initiative in 2024: Adelaide Convention Centre – Minimising Waste to Landfill · Best Team in 2024: Arinex Make sure to tag your team!! #ABEAConference2024 #ABEA2024 #ABEAwards2024

What a night! The first-ever Australian Business Events Awards was truly unforgettable. A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists who are paving the way for excellence in our industry. Swipe through for a few highlights from this inspiring evening and celebrate the achievements that make Australia’s business events sector thrive. From groundbreaking innovations to exceptional contributions, these leaders are shaping the future of our industry. More photos to come!! Make sure to tag your friends! #ABEAwards #CelebratingExcellence #EventAwards2024 #AustralianEvents #ABEAConference2024 #ABEA2024 Melissa Brown Peter King Beverley Parker Robin Mack Geoff Donaghy

Day 2 of the ABEA Conference: Let’s shape the future together! We’re thrilled to continue the momentum on Day 2 of the inaugural Australian Business Events Association Conference, where innovation, inspiration, and collaboration are taking centre stage. Here’s what’s in store today: Keynote Speaker Dawid Naude: "Completely Reimagine What’s Possible – How to Leap into AI Today", exploring how AI can revolutionise the business events industry. Special Interest Groups: Diving deep into best practices and strategies to elevate success. Industry Pillar & Education Sessions: Covering pivotal topics to address the needs of diverse audiences and industry sectors. From future-focused discussions to actionable takeaways, today’s sessions are designed to empower professionals and shape the future of Australia’s business events industry. Let’s embrace what’s possible! #ABEAConference2024 #AIInnovation #ABEA2024 #BusinessEventsIndustry #FutureFocused Rosie Yeo Spice Magazine Keith Wootton Matt Pearce Sarah Goldfinch Rebecca McCaig

Great to see the incredible business events industry represented today on our buzzing exhibition floor and in the ABEA garden! August Robotics, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gevme, Half Eaten Donut, Honeycomb Promotional Marketing Agency, Jomablue, New Age Promotions Pty Ltd, Party Higher: Wireless Headphone Entertainment Specialist, SeaLink Marine & Tourism Sydney, SmartEvent Pty Ltd, Spice Magazine, Sprintr, Sunflower AI, W Hotels Melbourne, Coleman Group, Microhire, GEL Event Logistics #ABEAConference2024 #ABEA2024

What an amazing first day at the ABEA Conference 2024! From inspiring keynotes to engaging sessions, we’re off to a fantastic start. Thank you to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making it unforgettable. See you tomorrow for more insights and connections. #ABEAConference2024 #ABEA2024 KARI