Meet the planner: Kirsty Esson, Merlin Events

Snake cuddles and celebrities selfies are just another day in the office for this Sydney event manager.

8 April, 2020

Meet the planner: Alexandra Cowie, Workshop Events

From Toni Collette’s wedding to firework show mishaps, this event producer has had some memorable career moments.

11 March, 2020

Meet the planner: Mel Hespe, Events With Moore

The senior event manager shares her career highlights and offers some advice for budding event profs.

26 February, 2020

Meet the planner: Vadawn Buhler, Applejack Hospitality

Get to know the event pro.

7 November, 2019

The Greatest Showman: Get to know Richard Sayer

Richard Sayer shares his secrets to running a successful entertainment company for 20 years.

10 January, 2019

Meet the planner: Lauren Detez, Arinex

Lauren Detez, Arinex’ Project Coordinator based in Perth – and this year’s Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Ungerboeck Scholarship recipient for Western Australia – shares what it is about events that she loves

10 August, 2018

Meet the planner: Georgie Baker, Nectar Creative Communications

Georgie Baker is as passionate about the events industry as they come. With over 20 years of event experience under her belt, Georgie has thrown events of all sizes in all locations, from deserted warehouses to glass marquees via canal boats, private homes to aquariums.

26 July, 2018

Meet the Planner: Luli Adeyemo, Best Case Scenario

Prior to running her own events business Best Case Scenario, Luli worked for Gartner heading up their Asia / Pacific conference business.  During this time Luli grew the APAC event business by a staggering 250 per cent. Learn more about her career journey here.

2 July, 2018

Meet the Planner: Romina Izzo, Travel with a Twist

Imagine this: You’re in Italy with a corporate group of 85 and a tight schedule you’ve got to follow. En-route to the event, a flash flood has caused roads to close but your delegates NEED to get to the event. Do you panic? Romina Izzo didn’t. She got them there on time, too. Learn more about Travel with a Twist’s founder right here.

28 June, 2018

Meet the Planner: Marianne Edmonds, Director, Loud Events

She can fire dance, wrangle royals, move thousands of people with ease, and solve problems all the while throwing killer events — meet Marianne Edmonds, one of the two powerhouses behind Queensland-based agency Loud Events.

20 June, 2018

Meet the Planner: Courtney Fitzgerald-Power, MARK MAKERS

Courtney Fitzgerald –Power has been in the business of crafting events for the last six years. She sat down with Spice Magazine to discuss her career journey and her plans for MARK MAKERS to carve out its place in the events industry.

4 September, 2017