Australia

SXSW pulls plug on Sydney event
SXSW Sydney will not return in 2026. Organisers confirmed the 2025 edition was its last, ending the Asia-Pacific expansion of…

GMA’s takeaway from UFI Asia-Pacific Conference: AI “wakeup call” at hand?
John Connelly, Asia director for Grimes, McGovern & Associates, attended the recent UFI Asia-Pacific Conference and AIME –…

UFI Conference wraps up in Melbourne 2025
The UFI Asia-Pacific Conference took place in Australia for the first time on 13-14 February. The event brought industry leaders…

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show boss Johan Hasser suddenly steps down
After 12 years spearheading major events like the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), general manager Johan Hasser…

EEAA hosts International Women’s Day Breakfast
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) recently held its 2020 International Women’s Day Breakfast. The event…

Australia’s EEAA takes its message on the road to Queensland and WA
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is going on the road this month, visiting members and stakeholders in…

New Thai support for site visits for events for 80-plus from Australia
Australian event buyers with upwards of 80 delegates are now eligible to apply for financial support from Thailand’s Convention…

ICC Sydney returns to Asia Pacific region for CEO Roadshow
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)’s executive team is in Asia Pacific for the second annual CEO Asia Roadshow…

Australia leads the way for International Women’s Day
A number of venues and organisations have hosted high-profile events and conferences across Australia for International Women’s…

ICC Sydney generated AUD$820m for Sydney in 2018
According to a Deloitte Access Economics study, delegates attending events at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)…

Confex keynote: capturing the long-term value of meetings
The first of a series of talks was delivered at Confex’s International Pavilion by Martin Boyle, director – Europe at Business…