• Home
  • LATEST POSTS
  • PODCAST
  • Support ASE
Type and hit ENTER

Be Yourself. Be Happy.

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.

Stay Positive. Always.

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.

Image Not Found On Media Library
  • Home
  • LATEST POSTS
  • PODCAST
  • Support ASE
GET CONNECTED
Image Not Found On Media Library
  • HOME
    • About
    • Contributors
    • Archive
  • COMMENTARY
  • EVENT REPORTS
  • PODCAST
  • SUPPORT or SPONSOR

MEA postpones EVOLVE to 2022

August 17, 2021
-
Posted by ASE News

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) today announced the difficult decision has been made to defer its annual conference ‘Evolve’ to 2022.

The continuing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitated decisive leadership and action on MEA’s part. The primary factor for this decision is the uncertainty around border restrictions right across the country and the limitations it poses on travel to attend events in-person.

MEA CEO Peter McDonald said, “In the interests of all stakeholders, MEA believes the best option is to reschedule Evolve to a time when immunised population target levels are expected. By doing so, we are reinforcing the significance of meeting in-person.

“Evolve’s live hub will provide for richer in-person connections and optimal conference experience for our members, delegates, sponsors and exhibitors, speakers and the greater Australian events sector.”

He added: “We also want to honour our commitment to host the next face to face Evolve in Melbourne. MEA has made every possible effort to bring that to fruition in 2021. However current government pandemic management restrictions right across our country, and the potential for their extension, make the risk of staging the event on 8 September too high. As we’ve said before, the health and wellbeing of MEA members and the wider community are priority considerations for us, and central to our decisions.”

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) – a key MEA partner for this Evolve – offered their support for the decision. MCB Chief Executive Julia Swanson said: “We value MEA wanting to ensure that Evolve is held at a time that will enable the sector to shine bright. We welcome MEA’s continued support and leadership in championing in-person events to drive recovery of our industry.”

“The live hub in Melbourne will contribute to this action and build confidence in hosting and attending events which is right at the heart of the conference theme of Building Confidence through Best Practice.”

Registered delegates will automatically have their registration transferred to the rescheduled event, and options with respect to obtaining a refund have been advised.

MEA is pleased to also announce that Professor Catherine Bennett, Chair of Epidemiology, Deakin University will deliver a national Q&A webinar for us on 8 September. Acknowledging the timeliness of need for information by the events sector about the COVID virus, Professor Bennett has agreed to help answer questions that are front of mind about it, and given vaccines are part of the roadmap to recovery, about them, their impact, and rollout.

MEA reaffirmed that an annual Awards event will proceed in 2021. This will now take place on 22 September and be broadcast live to the industry. Nigel Collin, MEA Chair said “The MEA Board believes it is important to keep a positive focus wherever possible . The 2020 MEA National Awards is an opportunity where we can do that. We look forward to celebrating the success of all finalists and winners and recognising outstanding performance despite the adversity the world faced last year.”

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

August 17, 2021
Email
No comments yet
ASE News
Media releases submitted to ASE

Comment on this article Cancel reply

Join the conversation

Receive notifications when we publish

Invalid email address
No spam. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Thanks for subscribing!
RECENT POSTS
  • The Wrap – 27th May
    May 27, 2022

    I had intended for this week’s update to go out this morning but …

    Share this:

    • Twitter
    • Facebook

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
  • Transforming our business in challenging times 
    May 27, 2022

    If you told me in 2019 of the challenges that lay ahead of …

    Share this:

    • Twitter
    • Facebook

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
  • New PM demonstrates the importance of Business Events on Day 1
    May 24, 2022

    The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) congratulates the new Prime Minister of …

    Share this:

    • Twitter
    • Facebook

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
  • The wrap – 20th May
    May 20, 2022

    No matter what the result is from tomorrow’s election there is much more …

    Share this:

    • Twitter
    • Facebook

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
  • ‘Living with COVID’ – Event hospitality still in metamorphosis
    May 20, 2022

    Last October NSW Premier Perrottet’s reopening of the state of NSW was met …

    Share this:

    • Twitter
    • Facebook

    Like this:

    Like Loading...
Recent Comments
  • Trevor Connell on How do festivals recover – before rebuilding?
  • Pam Merrigan on How do festivals recover – before rebuilding?
  • Linda Gaunt on MC, mentor, tech head, wine buff and the socks – tributes flow for Toby Travanner
  • Trevor Connell on Get Local and Doltone House get the industry back together
  • Lyn Millist (nee willis) on Get Local and Doltone House get the industry back together
POPULAR TAGS
COVID-19
sydney lockdown
savevicevents
BECA
PJSE
MCEC
MEA
melbourne lockdown
EEAA
MCB
AIME
ICC Sydney
arinex
AACB
Australian Event Awards
Get Local
AIME2022
Sydney Showground
JobKeeper
Business Events
BEIA
Navarra Venues
VTIC
BESydney
Tokyo 2020ne
Expertise Events
Business Events Grants Scheme
NEA
AIME 2022
Regional Events
Podcast
Exhibitions
savevictorianevents
Melbourne
Victoria
Sydney Olympics
Australian Open
Theatre
Peter King
Save Vic Events
Save NSW Events
COVID
ISES
PCOA
Business Events Boost Program
GET CONNECTED
  • HOME
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Contributors
Copyright Australasian Special Events 2000 - 2021
MEA postpones EVOLVE to 2022 | Australasian Special Events
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d bloggers like this: