Meetings International | BIR, No. 13: Table of Contents
Australia at the Forefront of the Business Events Conversation
Intro Atti Soenarso: “A performance philosophy across the country not comparable to any other country.”
An Innovative, Diverse and Welcoming Destination
Partnership Simon Birmingham: “Business events are arguably the quiet overachiever.”
Australia’s $12 Million Bid Fund Delivers
Foresight Penny Lion, Events, Tourism Australia: “It is gratifying to see industry convert more business for Australia.”
Brisbane’s Perfect Climate for Business Events
Strategy Juliet Alabaster, Brisbane Marketing: “Our reputation for innovation doesn't go unnoticed.”
The Future of Business Events Leadership
Convention Bureau Lyn Lewis-Smith, Business Events Sydney: “As an industry we have an opportunity to shape our cities.”
ICC Sydney Is at the Heart of Innovation
Impact Geoff Donaghy, CEO: “The venue of choice for Sydney.”
A Year of Milestones for Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Growth Peter King, Chief Executive: “The expansion has exceeded all expectations.”
Destination Innovation: Adelaide Transformed
Reinvention Simon Burgess, Adelaide Convention Centre: “Adelaide is very much a city in transformation.”
Business Events Must Count More Than Coffee Cups
Valuation Associate Professor Carmel Foley: “Governments need to demand reporting beyond the tourism benefits.”
Brisbane Wins Bid to Host the 2021 International Peptide Symposium
Innovative Research Dr Johan Rosengren: “I always come away with new ideas and inspiration from a meeting.”
Tonsley Is Australia’s First Innovation District
Innovation Brett Jackson, Innovyz: “Tonsley has enabled like-minded people to connect.”
Meeting People Face to Face Generates New Ideas and Solutions
Networks Professor Sharon Lewin: “Networking is incredibly important.”
Australia as a Role Model
Kellerman Roger Kellerman: ”Do you have any role models in the meetings and events industry?”
