EDUCATIONAL SESSION

Business Events Australia will be partnering with MPI to hold an Educational Session alongside the Business Events Australia North America Showcase. 

AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVES: STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL EVENT DELIVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY 

Looking for the right destination and business case for your first international meeting post-crisis? Look no further, Australia is leading the return of in-person and hybrid events by creating engaging content and experiences that celebrate wide-open spaces and local flair. Known for creative meeting and event design, our Aussie experts will guide you through how to deliver the ultimate event experience while implementing best practice COVID safety standards. 

DESTINATION: Tourism Australia - Kelly Maynard
Head of Distribution Development and Partnership, Business Events

VENUE: International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney - Helen Mantellato
Business Development Manager - International & Exhibitions

HOTEL: Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) - Veronique Domin-Reid
Director, Commercial - New Hotels & Global Sales Australasia & Japan

DMC: Ovation DMC - Sonja Soderbom
Director Destination Management

EVENT PRODUCTION/LOGISTICS:  Harry the Hirer - Brad Johnson
National Sales Manager at Smart Badge by Beacon

By attending this session you will:

  • Learn from Australian experts on how to design meeting and events to achieve business objectives  
  • Recognize how to successfully incorporate local supply chains in event strategy and execution
  • Understand best practice COVID safe guidelines in Australia to ensure attendee safety while creating meaningful experiences. 

Note: All planners attending the Educational Session will receive CMP credits.