Major trends shaping events in 2025

Collaborative partnerships, tech, innovation and elevated expectations are driving a brave new world for events in 2025. With the evolving nature of how the industry curates events that stand out, these are the major trends shaping cutting-edge productions in the year ahead, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

$50,000 cash incentive for event organisers

Event organisers can apply for grants up to $50,000 as part of the NSW Government’s new $1.5 million funding for regional events staged in the 2025-2026 financial year.

Winners crowned in inaugural ABEA Awards

The inaugural Australian Business Events Association Awards were held on 10 December, 2024, with 20 categories showcasing Australia’s best events industry talent.

Venues leading the charge on sustainability

Large-scale sustainability initiatives are gaining momentum across the nation’s business events industry with tangible results that are making a difference, writes Australian Business Events Association CEO Melissa Brown.

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