BESydney appoints new CEO

Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has announced the appointment of its new CEO, who will commence in the role on 16 June 2025.

6 May, 2025

Business Events Australia’s Asia Mega Famil kicks off

Host city partner BESydney will welcome 50 international planners from across Asia to the three-day program which showcases Australia as a highly desirable business events destination.

30 March, 2023

BESydney kicks off 2023 with bid wins worth $13M

Health and sciences are holding strong in Sydney, with several events from the sector locked in from 2023 through to 2026.

31 January, 2023

BESydney’s new recruit to spearhead India market

Joo-Rei Mathieson joins the BESydney bidding team to target new opportunities in the rapidly rising India market and drive business development across the Southeast Asia region.

17 January, 2023

BESydney’s winning streak ends year on a high

The final months of 2022 have seen 14 bid wins, delivering an estimated direct expenditure of $40 million.

29 November, 2022

Sydney to host major mining expo again in 2023

The biggest event on the mining calendar welcomed 7,500 delegates from around the world at ICC Sydney last week and delivered $17 million to the NSW economy.

7 November, 2022

ICMS Australasia’s conference success delivers more than $7 million

The PCO’s three international conferences in Sydney for 2022 have delivered a significant boost to the local economy and suppliers.

19 October, 2022

ICC Sydney forecasts return to pre-COVID results a year ahead of expectations

The venue has also reported that its event visitor attendance and visitor spend in the community have doubled since the previous financial year.

13 September, 2022

Sydney hosts five thousand delegates for major global finance conference

Insurance and financial professionals from around the world have gathered at ICC Sydney this week for the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Global Conference 2022.

30 August, 2022

BESydney announces new senior appointments

The highly experienced events industry professionals have joined the organisation’s Client Engagement – Association team.

24 August, 2022

BESydney invites Asia to play new game

The recently launched new online game ‘Experience Sydney’ aims to educate the international incentives sector on new and refreshed Sydney venues and experiences.

19 July, 2022

Sydney hosts major international lithium battery meeting

Scientists and energy researchers from Australia and beyond are attending the world’s pre-eminent meeting on lithium battery research ICC Sydney this week.

30 June, 2022

Australian Turf Club unveils new events venue

The multi-million dollar WINX Stand at Royal Randwick is two-storey facility offering three indoor spaces and an outdoor terrace.

7 December, 2021

‘Accelerate’ business events funding applications close this month

Applications are open for the funding program designed to stimulate the return of business events across Greater Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong.

2 December, 2021

BESydney announces financial results, welcomes new board member

ICMS Australasia owner and managing director Emma Bowyer joins BESydney Board as member director.

16 November, 2021

Last chance to register for today’s BESydney webinar

The free event will feature guest speakers from government, venues and industry.

2 February, 2021

Business Events Sydney announces new ambassadors

Former Prime Minister John Howard will welcome seven new Ambassadors for Sydney at the Opera House tonight.

18 August, 2015

Amway China chooses Sydney

Over 10,000 Amway China delegates will arrive in Sydney for the annual Leadership Seminar in March 2017.

3 August, 2015

BESydney scores $50 million Nu Skin mega incentive

Direct selling company, Nu Skin, has confirmed that its 2016 incentive trip will be to Sydney.

21 January, 2015

Associations Forum brings study tour to Sydney

American association senior executives arrived in Sydney last week to share ideas with their Australian counterparts as part of an impressive four-day study tour.

23 July, 2013