Of the grand order of folio leviathans, the Sperm Whale and the Right Whale are by far the most noteworthy. They are the only whales regularly hunted by man. To the Nantucketer, they present the two extremes of all the known varieties of the whale. As the external difference between them is mainly observable in their heads; and as a head of each is this moment hanging from the Pequod's side.
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ENTECH founder Julius Grafton has stepped aside, with Kate McKenzie appointed CEO. McKenzie, who joined in 2017, has managed and delivered every ENTECH event across Australia and New Zealand since then. Kate Mckenzie Founded by Grafton in 1993, ENTECH grew into a major tradeshow occupying more than 10,000 square metres at the Sydney and Melbourne exhibition centres. The event was sold to Kerry Packer in 2003 and later repurchased …
September 1, 2025
It was all sunny side up for business events professionals who flew in from Sydney and Melbourne to sample a showcase of the region’s premier venues and attractions. The annual Sunshine Soiree was fully subscribed by leading business events bookers, who traversed the region accompanied by the trademarked sunshine and the finest of hospitality. Beginning in Sunshine Beach – home to former prime ministers and media celebrities – the …
August 21, 2025
A new industry survey from Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council shows workforce growth is predicted for New Zealand’s business events sector and skilled staff will be crucial to success. Over 70% of organisations are anticipating a rise in the number of business events in the next three years, with 44% saying they plan to recruit more staff, particularly for roles like event …
July 8, 2025
Rising exhibitor costs aren’t just squeezing businesses – they’re threatening the survival of entire shows. Without exhibitors, there is no show. It’s time for the industry to stop pretending otherwise and face reality before it’s too late. Gary Fitz-Roy At first glance, rising exhibitor costs might seem like just another line item on the event budget. But beneath the surface, a much bigger threat is building — one that …
June 27, 2025
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is excited to announce Cvent as the 50th Anniversary Premium Gold Event Technology Partner for 2025. This year-long partnership underscores a shared commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the events industry. Mellisa Gillies, CEO of Meetings & Events Australia (MEA), shares, “We are thrilled to partner with Cvent for MEA’s 50th Anniversary in 2025. This collaboration strengthens our dedication to providing impactful experiences, knowledge-sharing, and greater …
March 3, 2025
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is delighted to welcome EventsAir as the exclusive sponsor of the Event of the Year Awards at the MEA National Awards 2024 and the MEA State/Territory Awards 2024, to be awarded in 2025. The MEA National Awards 2024 will be held in Sydney on 18 June 2025, culminating in a gala dinner at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on the final night of the 2025 MEA National Conference. As a long-time …
March 3, 2025
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is excited to announce Lateral Events as the 2025 MEA Mentor Program sponsoring partner. In the 50th Anniversary year of MEA, the 2025 MEA Mentor Program will pair 50 Mentees with 50 Mentors in the industry development program driving personal and professional development in the events industry. For the first time, the program will run as one four-month block for the 100 participants. Mellisa …
March 3, 2025
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has concluded 2024 on a high as the team celebrates securing over 30 events in the final half of the year worth an estimated direct expenditure (DE) of almost $100 million for Sydney. This cements a pipeline to 2030 of 76 events attracting 111,000 delegates, generating an estimated $451 million in DE. Of the 76 pipeline events, 31 will be held in 2025.
December 3, 2024
Applications open on Monday 2 December for MEETINGS 2025, New Zealand's largest and longest running business events industry tradeshow.
December 2, 2024
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Is the Event Industry actually dying?
A recent article in The Australian claimed that the number of event organisers in Victoria, particularly compared with New South Wales and Queensland, is in decline, and that the industry is slowly being killed off. #eventprofsau #businessevents