Discover the seaside meeting experience With pristine beaches, stunning coastlines and bushland, Terrigal is the perfect backdrop for inspiration and creativity. Discover how Crowne Plaza Terrigal can help you create a uniquely tailored event from brainstorming, team building and a gala dinner. more...

Allphones Arena goes Maroon for State of Origin 2013 Cheer the Maroons on to 8 wins in a row with the Queensland supporter's pre-Origin function hosted by Gary Belcher. more...

Be Doubly Rewarded with InterContinental Meetings. For a limited time InterContinental is offering double Priority Club Meetings Rewards points for both the meeting booker and Professional Conference Organiser. more...

In the Night Garden 2013, Bennelong Lawn, Sydney Harbour Ever wondered what happens in the garden after dark? Looking for a truly unique event experience for the 2013 festive season? First release dates are almost gone, don't miss out. November/December dates available. more...

Get the TOTAL Concert Experience at Allphones Arena in 2013 TCE is a night of entertainment hosted by TV personality Richard Wilkins. The package includes substantial canapes, premium beverages, VIP souvenir lanyard and MORE... more...

Moreton Hire's new structures with impact The Hex's striking shape will leave a lasting impression for your next event or product launch. more...

Allphones Arena Appoints New Executive Chef To celebrate the appointment of our new Executive Chef Paul Molan, Allphones Arena has a special offer you won't want to miss! more...

ICC Sydney already creating event buzz

Despite being more than three years away from completion, the International Convention Centre Sydney is already kicking goals with considerable interest being expressed by potential national and international clients. more...

[Thu 16/05/2013 12:00:00]

SCEC calls for memorabilia to mark 25 years

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is calling on the events industry to share images from its past as it prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary. more...

[Mon 08/04/2013 12:00:00]

Australian venues meet in Melbourne to put safety first

For the first time Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre brought together safety managers from Australian venues to discuss streamlining processes for events that rotate around the country. more...

[Tue 02/04/2013 12:00:00]

Moreton Hire's Brad Booth named EEAA's first Young Star

The EEAA Young Stars steering committee has announced Brad Booth from Moreton Hire as the inaugural Chairperson more...

[Mon 25/03/2013 12:00:00]

New Sydney Centre logo marks 25 years

Despite being set to close this year, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has unveiled a special logo to celebrate its 25th anniversary. more...

[Fri 08/03/2013 12:00:00]

Event logistics award launched at Smart Conference & Expo

The exhibition industry's supply chain and logistics stars will be recognised in a new award launched by Australian supply chain and logistics event, Smart Conference & Expo. more...

[Fri 01/03/2013 12:00:00]

New features for Sydney's Event Showcase 2013

Exhibition and Trade Fairs, owner of Sydney's Event Showcase, have announced the dawn of a new era for the show which promises a fresh focus for 2013. more...

[Wed 13/02/2013 12:00:00]

ABEE 2013 opens for exhibitors

The official 2013 season of Australian Business Events Expo is now open to exhibitors. With major changes to the Expo's features and the seminar program more...

[Mon 04/02/2013 12:00:00]

No more lost conventions for Sydney: Stoner

New South Wales Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner said the new convention and exhibition facilities would help ensure there are no more lost opportunities for the city of Sydney when it comes to major conventions. more...

[Fri 14/12/2012 12:00:00]

Sydney International Convention Centre boasted 'World Class'

Following AEG Ogden's appointment to operate the new AUD$1.1 billion International Convention Centre Sydney, the facility has been boasted at a recent industry briefing as nothing short of world-class. more...

[Wed 12/12/2012 12:00:00]

Breaking: Lend Lease wins Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre contract

The 'Destination Sydney' consortium, comprising Lend Lease, AEG Ogden, Capella Capital and Spotless Facilities Services has been announced by the New South Wales Government as its preferred developer more...

[Tue 11/12/2012 12:00:00]

2012 EEAA award winners announced

The Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia celebrated its 20th anniversary along with the industry's finest performers at the 2012 EEAA Awards for Excellence at the National Gallery of Victoria Tuesday more...

[Wed 05/12/2012 12:00:00]

Positive outlook for Aussie Expos says EEAA Market Monitor

A new report by the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia reveals increasing business optimism among its members, as the NSW Government enters the final weeks of bid evaluations for the Sydney International Convention Exhibition and Entertainmen more...

[Thu 08/11/2012 12:00:00]

World's best chefs showcased at SCEC

One of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre's exhibition halls was transformed into a massive kitchen for more than a dozen of the world's top chefs this month as the venue staged the World Chef Showcase. more...

[Wed 31/10/2012 12:00:00]

Accor supports Sydney's Barangaroo development

Australia's largest hotel group, Accor, says that projects like the James Packer casino and hotel development at Barangaroo were vital if Sydney is to compete in the highly competitive Asia Pacific tourism market. more...

[Sun 28/10/2012 12:00:00]

SCEC unveils new signage for seamless event delivery

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has taken its reputation for seamless delivery of events to a new level, with the installation of seamless digital signage screens. more...

[Mon 08/10/2012 12:00:00]

SCEC entertains Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress

From bouncing kangaroos to a replica Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre's award-winning production team demonstrated their creative flair at the recent 2012 Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress. more...

[Sun 23/09/2012 12:00:00]

BE Sydney to manage bookings for Glebe Island Expo and SICEEP

Business Events Sydney will take on broader responsibility and manage booking enquiries for the Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct and Glebe Island Expo until operators of the new facilities are appointed. more...

[Tue 18/09/2012 12:00:00]

ISES recognises Melbourne and Sydney for International Awards

Both the Melbourne and Sydney chapters of the International Special Events Society (ISES) have been recognised by the internationally acclaimed ISES Spirit of Excellence. more...

[Mon 27/08/2012 12:00:00]

SCEC celebrates 25 years with special expo video project

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary next year, inviting supporters from across the events industry to join a landmark video project at next week's Australian Business Events Expo. more...

[Wed 08/08/2012 12:00:00]

Creativity kings to inspire at Australian Event Symposium

Two of the industry's leading kings of event creativity will present at the upcoming Australian Event Symposium to be held in Sydney in September. more...

[Tue 07/08/2012 12:00:00]

New committee to strengthen ISES Sydney

The Sydney Chapter of the International Special Events Society or ISES Sydney welcomed several new members to their management committee under the leadership of returning President Paul Davison at the ISES Sydney AGM more...

[Sun 22/07/2012 12:00:00]

A 'Super September' on the cards for the Events Industry

Get out your diaries as a 'Super September' approaches with a line-up of several major industry occasions approaching. more...

[Tue 17/07/2012 12:00:00]

SCEC Hosts an Olympic send-off

As Australia's Olympic team prepares for the start of the London Games, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is already in a winning spirit after hosting a spectacular farewell fundraising dinner for the Australian Olympic Committee more...

[Sat 14/07/2012 12:00:00]

Brisbane's G20 Summit win sparks controversy

Brisbane has been chosen as the destination city to host a collection of world leaders for the G20 Summit in 2014; an announcement sparking debate from Sydney more...

[Wed 11/07/2012 12:00:00]

BESydney expands Hosted Buyer Program for Business Events Expo

Business Events Sydney, in conjunction with the Australian Business Event Expo and Qantas, have teamed up to expand the ABEE Hosted Buyer Program to include both Hosted and Semi-hosted Buyer Programs for 2012 more...

[Mon 02/07/2012 12:00:00]

SCEC hosts Song Summit and APRA Awards

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre was filled with music recently as it hosted the popular Song Summit and APRA Music Awards, showcasing the best of the Australian music scene more...

[Mon 02/07/2012 12:00:00]

Sydney's mega-events migrating to Sydney Olympic Park

With the upcoming closure of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, many of Sydney's larger events have already announced their re-location to Sydney Olympic Park. more...

[Tue 19/06/2012 12:00:00]

National exhibitors convene at Australian Business Events Expo

Representation at this year's Australian Business Events Expo is strong from diverse and regional areas, making the show a truly national snapshot of the whole business events industry. more...

[Sun 29/04/2012 12:00:00]

Exhibiton Trade Fairs says Event Expos will stay at SCEC until 2014

Two of the event industry's leading exhibitions, the Australian Business Events Expo and Sydney's Event Showcase will continue to be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre for 2012 and 2013 following the Centre's closure announcement more...

[Mon 23/04/2012 12:00:00]

Feathers fly at SCEC for Badminton Open

The feathers were flying at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre this month, with the venue playing host to the 2012 Yonex Australian Badminton Open. more...

[Mon 23/04/2012 12:00:00]

Australian Event Awards and Symposium launch

Two of the events industry's most important occasions, the Australian Event Awards and Australian Event Symposium, will be launched together on 15 May 2012, at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. more...

[Thu 19/04/2012 12:00:00]

NSW Premier confirms 3 year closure for SCEC in 2013

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has confirmed that the Sydney Convention and Exhibiton Centre will undergo a full 3 year closure in 2013 more...

[Tue 17/04/2012 12:00:00]

Industry leaders set to inspire Sydney's Event Showcase

An advisory team of Sydney's event industry professionals have teamed up to provide insight and inspiration into the 2012 Sydney's Event Showcase. more...

[Tue 17/04/2012 12:00:00]

Sydney is 'switched on' to organisers 'switching off '

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in a move to reduce power consumption and exhibitor costs, has offered exhibition organisers the option of switching off. more...

[Thu 12/04/2012 12:00:00]

Three industry organisations partner for Australian Event Symposium

A winning trio of organisations including The Australian Centre for Event Management (ACEM), International Special Events Society (ISES) and Australian Event Awards, have yesterday announced that they will join forces to present the 2012 Australian Event more...

[Wed 04/04/2012 12:00:00]

EEAA offers industry update on Darling Harbour Development

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia is hosting its second project update for the business events industry on the redevelopment of Sydney's Darling Harbour in partnership with Infrastructure NSW more...

[Thu 15/03/2012 12:00:00]

Advisory Committee developed to inspire Business Events Expo

Business Events leaders have convened as the Advisory Committee behind the Australian Business Events Expo 2012, meeting regularly to provide top industry guidance and insights to ensure relevance and continuous improvement for the tradeshow more...

[Tue 13/03/2012 12:00:00]

Science and medical conferences dominate Sydney in 2012

In 2012 Sydney will play host to a number of large-scale international science and medical conferences and an increasing number of high-profile lifestyle expos. more...

[Thu 02/02/2012 12:00:00]

EEAA 2011 Awards for Excellence honours industry leaders

Top performers from the exhibition and events industry have been celebrated in a showcase of innovation, performance and success at the 2011 Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia Awards for Excellence more...

[Tue 06/12/2011 12:00:00]

EEAA 2011 Conference inspires innovation

Experts in live event experiences, live broadcast marketing, and human performance, productivity and well-being, are among three of the experiential masterminds who will inspire delegates to reinvent their 'value proposition' more...

[Fri 02/12/2011 12:00:00]

Fire & Ice inspired dinner at SCEC's 'Unconventional' showcase

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre last week ignited the appetites of guest Australian gourmands at its second spectacular 'Unconventional' dinner. more...

[Thu 24/11/2011 12:00:00]

SCEC rolls out the red carpet for film premiere

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre rolled out the red carpet recently for the private premiere of Liv, an Australian short film which underwent post production at the venue more...

[Wed 09/11/2011 12:00:00]

Finalists named for EEAA 2011 Awards for Excellence

The finalists for the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia's 2011 Awards for Excellence have been announced, providing the industry's top performers an opportunity to showcase their innovation, performance and success. more...

[Wed 09/11/2011 12:00:00]

Moreton Hire launches new shell scheme design at Grand Designs Live Australia

Leading exhibitions and events specialists Moreton Hire are set to create a stir in the industry with the launch of their brand new high impact shell scheme, titled the Evolve. more...

[Fri 04/11/2011 12:00:00]

SCEC hosts Industry Safety Forum

With the introduction of new Australian work health and safety legislation only two months away, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre recently convened a national forum to discuss key safety issues confronting the events industry. more...

[Wed 02/11/2011 12:00:00]

EEAA to hold networking event at Grand Designs Australia Live

A new live exhibition based on the hugely successful UK reality television show Grand Designs hits Australia for the first time next week and the Exhibitions and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is staging its own Grand Designs Phenomenon. more...

[Wed 12/10/2011 12:00:00]

SCEC named Australasia's top meetings venue for the sixth time

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has been named Australasia's Leading Meetings and Conference Centre for the sixth consecutive year in the 2011 World Travel Awards. more...

[Fri 30/09/2011 12:00:00]

2011 Australian Event Awards finalists announced

From the ultimate adventures of the world's most loved talk-show host and major sporting events like an international Grand Slam Tennis Tournament, to the blues and roots festival in Byron Bay and road cycling World Championships, Australia's most innovat more...

[Thu 25/08/2011 12:00:00]

BESydney and SCEC play hosts to conference success stories

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre last week played host to some of the future success stories of the Australian conference scene, offering them insight from industry leaders and past conference organisers at the Platform11 seminar. more...

[Wed 24/08/2011 12:00:00]

SCEC launches a virtual ABEE show

In an Australian industry first, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has launched an online version of the Australian Business Events Expo, to be known as ABEE Online which will provide delegates with the chance to attend an event virtually. more...

[Mon 22/08/2011 12:00:00]

Spice announces Exhibitor Award winners at ABEE and Sydney's Event Showcase

The winners of the Spice Exhibitor Awards were announced this morning as day two of The Australian Business Events Expo and Sydney's Event Showcase kicked off. more...

[Thu 11/08/2011 12:00:00]

ISES Sydney welcomes new President and Board

The association for the special events industry, ISES Sydney chapter has welcomed Paul Davison as its new president. more...

[Tue 09/08/2011 12:00:00]

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre launches new website

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has unveiled a new website, packed with new features including a 3D Sydney fly-over and a virtual restaurant for cooking up delicious events. more...

[Wed 27/07/2011 12:00:00]

Tourism Australia maintains momentum at AIBTM

Tourism Australia has keep up momentum within the USA with a significant presence at AIBTM in Baltimore this week. more...

[Thu 23/06/2011 12:00:00]

Business Events leaders advise on Australian Expo direction

An advisory, fopcussed on the continued growth of the Australian Business Events Expo recently convened to consult on the direction of the Expo. more...

[Wed 22/06/2011 12:00:00]

SCEC demonstrates technology leadership at CeBIT Australia

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has demonstrated its technology leadership at the launch of the Federal Government's National Digital Economic Strategy. more...

[Mon 13/06/2011 12:00:00]

Minister encourages entrants for 2011 NSW Tourism Awards

NSW Minister for Tourism George Souris made a call to tourism businesses across the state to enter the 2011 NSW Tourism Awards as he officially launched the 22nd program of the Awards at a function held at the Australian Hotels Association on June 1. more...

[Wed 08/06/2011 12:00:00]

Australian Business Events Expo appoints Advisory Board

The organisers of the Australian Business Events Expo have propelled their major MICE-industry trade show to a new level via a strategic alliance with Business Events Sydney forming an advisory board. more...

[Thu 02/06/2011 12:00:00]

Melbourne Event Showcase ready to inspire

Melbourne's Event Showcase will welcome Victorian event planners to the Royal Exhibition Building in just a few weeks with exciting new ideas to inspire. more...

[Tue 31/05/2011 12:00:00]

Sydney draws top event buyers to Australian Events Expo- Apply Now

The Australian Business Events Expo has again partnered with Business Events Sydney to invite Australia's premium buyers to the Expo. The VIP Hosted Buyer Program is designed to connect buyers with Australian event suppliers and provide them with an engag more...

[Thu 12/05/2011 12:00:00]

Sydney Convention Centre security named Australia's best

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has been honoured with an award for Australia's best in house security team more...

[Tue 10/05/2011 12:00:00]

Business Events Sydney welcomes the MEA 2012 National Conference

Business Events Sydney has welcomed the opportunity to host the MEA 2012 National Conference in Sydney more...

[Thu 21/04/2011 12:00:00]

MEA National Awards names winners in Brisbane

This year's 2011 MEA conference, held in Brisbane has ended on a high with winners in the national categories being named. more...

[Wed 20/04/2011 12:00:00]

60,000 in Sydney for major business events over next year

Sydney will host more than 60,000 delegates to over 70 major business events over the next 20 months to the end of 2012, expected to generate an estimated $300 million for the city. more...

[Wed 06/04/2011 12:00:00]

MEA awards state finalists for NSW, ACT and VIC

The Meetings and Events Australia State Awards for NSW, ACT and Victoria all took place last evening at gala celebrations held at both the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre for NSW and ACT award recipients and the Sebel Albert Park Melbourne for the more...

[Thu 10/03/2011 12:00:00]

Business Events Sydney ambassador program gains 16

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) Ambassador Program has reached a milestone with 52 Ambassadors onboard. more...

[Mon 07/03/2011 12:00:00]

Major medical conferences converge on Sydney

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will next month welcome the first of thousands of international medical specialists in a busy year for major conferences. more...

[Thu 24/02/2011 12:00:00]

Sydney announces over $7 billion of business events infrastructure spending

Details of Sydney's most exciting waterfront developments for conferences, conventions and incentive travel worth more than 7 billion including Barangaroo, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Star City Casino more...

[Thu 17/02/2011 12:00:00]

Australia Day celebrated in colour at SCEC

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre helped celebrate Australia Day in vivid colour last week, hosting the nation's largest corporate lunch to mark the special day. more...

[Tue 01/02/2011 12:00:00]

Hotel Hospitality and Design show back in Sydney for 2011

Hotel Hospitality and Design (HHD) returns, after a successful debut in the culture capital of Melbourne, to Sydney for 2011. more...

[Thu 09/12/2010 12:00:00]

Motor Show reaches new heights in Sydney

The Australian International Motor Show has reached new heights, with this year's event featuring a record number of new model launches - including the spectacular lowering of a Mazda from the ceiling of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. more...

[Wed 01/12/2010 12:00:00]

EEAA 2010 Awards for Excellence winners announced

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia last night announced their annual Awards for Excellence gala dinner more...

[Wed 01/12/2010 12:00:00]

2010 Event and Exhibiton Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia's Awards for Excellence have been released, with winners announced at the EEAA Gala Dinner on 30 November in Melbourne more...

[Thu 04/11/2010 12:00:00]

BECA chairman hands over the baton at council's AGM

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre CEO Leigh Harry is the new Chairman of the Business Events Council of Australia, taking over from AEG Ogden's convention director Geoff Donaghy at the council's AGM more...

[Tue 19/10/2010 12:00:00]

Australian Event Awards winners announced- Byron's Bluesfest Wins Event of Year

The 21st Bluesfest Byron Bay, The Sydney World Masters Games, the 2010 Good Food and Wine Show and the Peats Ridge Festival have been named among Australia's most innovative and outstanding events, announced at the 2010 Australian Event Awards in Sydney l more...

[Thu 07/10/2010 12:00:00]

Breakfast with Branson at SCEC draws record numbers

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre was in demand last week, providing the only room in Sydney large enough to stage a sellout Business Chicks breakfast with British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. more...

[Tue 21/09/2010 12:00:00]

Culinary icon Lyndey Milan joins SCEC as food and wine ambassador

Australian culinary identity Lyndey Milan has teamed up with the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre to showcase its exceptional cuisine as Food and Wine Ambassador. more...

[Thu 02/09/2010 12:00:00]

RSVP Sydney and Australian Business Events Expo celebrate sponsors

The people behind RSVP Sydney and Australian Business Events Expo brought together sponsors and industry VIPs last night at Sydney venue Slide, to thank them for their contribution to the success of the 2010 tradeshows. more...

[Thu 26/08/2010 12:00:00]

World record for most inflated lifejackets attempted at Sydney Boat Show

History has been made at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the annual Sydney International Boat Show providing the backdrop for a provisional world record of 415 lifejackets inflated at once in one location. more...

[Tue 10/08/2010 12:00:00]

Lisa Mitchell among artists filling SCEC with music for 2010 Song Summit

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre was dancing to a different beat recently when the venue played host to the cream of the music industry at the Song Summit 2010 and APRA Music Awards. more...

[Mon 19/07/2010 12:00:00]

Lions event roars through Sydney with over 12,000 conference delegates

More than 12,000 people from over 150 countries around the world gathered in Sydney this month for one of the biggest annual events this city has seen, the 93rd Annual Lions International Convention 2010. more...

[Tue 13/07/2010 12:00:00]

SCEC gets a new 'Harbour Lights' look

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has unveiled a sophisticated new interior design in its Parkside Convention Centre, bringing a new vibrancy to the events venue. more...

[Tue 29/06/2010 12:00:00]

SCEC scores a goal with World Cup coverage

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is kicking goals with Sydney sports fans, with the venue helping to deliver high quality 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa games vision live to thousands of spectators at Darling Harbour this week. more...

[Thu 17/06/2010 12:00:00]

NSW invests in event expansion with Million Dollar Masterplan

A needed boost has arrived for Sydney with the NSW Government's announcement yesterday of a $1 million masterplan to increase convention and exhibition space at Darling Harbour. more...

[Thu 06/05/2010 12:00:00]

2011 dates announced for RSVP events

With just one month to go until the opening of RSVP Melbourne, Exhibition Trade Fairs has announced the dates for their 2011 shows more...

[Thu 29/04/2010 12:00:00]

SCEC Teams Up With NSW Art Gallery Society

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has partnered with the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales to offer special tours of its artwork, one of Sydney's best collections of contemporary Australian art. more...

[Wed 16/09/2009 12:00:00]

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Gets Unconventional

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has demonstrated just how unconventional a convention centre can be by staging a dinner event for 80 international guests. more...

[Tue 04/08/2009 12:00:00]

Sydney's ANZ Stadium to Host World Masters Games Opening Ceremony

Sydney Olympic Park's ANZ Stadium has won the hosting rights for the Opening Ceremony of the 2009 Sydney World Masters Games, NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay announced on Monday more...

[Thu 30/04/2009 12:00:00]

Master classes to boost skills at Sydney's Event Showcase

Event organisers are all set to gather for the special events tradeshow of the year, Sydney's Event Showcase: RSVP 2011 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre to be held on 10 and 11 August 2011. more...

[Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00]

Organisers work with goverment for Sydney event continuity

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia held its second update on the redevelopment of Darling Harbour in partnership with Infrastructure NSW providing the latest news about plans for redevelopment more...

[Thu 01/01/1970 12:00:00]

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