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Partner News: Conference funding available for Sydney

Looking for a reason to host your next international association conference in Sydney? Business Events Sydney (BESydney) is offering funding support of up to $80 per international delegate via The Sydney Meetings Fund, a program designed to help offset a portion of costs for association conferences and meetings hosted in Sydney.  Reasons to host your event in Sydney:

Partner News: Unlock Your Association's Sponsorship Potential

In today's competitive landscape, associations are constantly seeking new ways to diversify their revenue streams and enhance the value they offer to members. One of the most effective strategies for achieving both is by building a strong sponsorship program. To help you get started, The Association Specialists are excited to offer 30-minute complimentary sponsorship…

Partner News: Read micenet's latest magazine 2025

micenet’s latest magazine asks and answers some big questions. Do event clients really care about sustainability? Where do venues and hotels fall down when vying to win event business? What do production companies want event planners to know about AV? micenet speaks to industry leaders about the evolution of business events and the shifts that are changing the game in 2025. Alongside this, the magazine investigates the cases for major convention centre redevelopments in…

Hospitality industry left starving and on life support after federal budget

In the wake of a Federal Budget that delivered crumbs to hospitality and an election announcement that ignores the crisis gripping Australia’s restaurants and cafes, the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association (ARCA) is sounding the alarm: the industry is in freefall. With 9.3% of the hospitality industry already plunged into insolvency and more than one in eleven venues predicted to close this year according…

Celebrate the heart of your workplace on International HR Day – 20 May

Tuesday 20 May is International HR Day, a day that recognises the tireless efforts of those who champion employee wellbeing, foster positive workplace cultures and partner with your leadership to drive organisational success. In Australia the celebrations are being led by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) and we’d like to encourage both you and your members to get involved. How to get involved Host…

Amanda Lampe is CEO of BE Sydney

Following a global search, the Chair of Business Events Sydney, Professor Mary O’Kane AC today announced the appointment of Amanda Lampe as the new Chief Executive Officer of BESydney commencing 16 June 2025. Professor O’Kane said that Ms Lampe was an outstanding appointment from a strong field. “Amanda’s unique combination of private and public sector experience and connectivity with industry and Government at all levels will be a great asset to BESydney as the NSW Government…

Peter Daly Resigns as CEO of Master Plumbers

After more than seven years leading the association as our Chief Executive Officer, Peter Daly has decided to step down. While he will be sorely missed, Peter and the Board have been planning for his retirement and succession for some time. We fully support his decision and wish him all the best as he focusses his time on board leadership commitments in the…