MCEC named Australian venue of the year

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has been crowned Australia’s venue of the year at the inaugural Australian Business Events Association Awards.

16 December, 2024

ICC Sydney seeking next-gen AV talent

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is on the search for the best newly qualified next-generation audiovisual technicians as part of its annual graduate program.

26 November, 2024

Speaker program announced for ABEA Conference

The speaker program has been announced for the Australian Business Events Association Conference and Awards in Sydney on 10-11 December, 2024.

14 November, 2024

New CEO announced for ICC Sydney

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced its new CEO following the retirement of former CEO Geoff Donaghy.

29 October, 2024

ICC Sydney supports Orange winemakers

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) demonstrated its ongoing support for regional NSW producers at the recent Orange Wine Show.

22 October, 2024

SXSW returns to ICC Sydney 

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) will host the return of SXSW Sydney when it kicks off on 14 October, 2024.

10 October, 2024

Keynote speakers announced for ABEA Conference

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced its keynote speakers for the inaugural ABEA Conference in December 2024.

26 September, 2024

ICC Sydney to host NSW Visitor Economy Forum

Business events and tourism industry leaders, experts and stakeholders will head to International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) when the venue hosts the 2024 Visitor Economy Forum on 3 October, 2024.

19 September, 2024

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.

16 September, 2024

Event in the spotlight: Drew Barrymore at Wanderlust True North

Hollywood superstar Drew Barrymore was a special guest at the recent Wanderlust True North event at Hyatt Regency Sydney.

6 September, 2024

 Industry pays tribute to retiring ICC Sydney CEO

International Convention Centre Sydney’s chief executive officer, Geoff Donaghy, has retired from his full-time position, and the business events industry has paid tribute to his legacy.

5 September, 2024

Wine accolade for ICC Sydney

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been honoured at the 2024 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards for its curation of premium local wines.

15 August, 2024

BESydney announces new global ambassadors

Business Events Sydney has announced its eight new global ambassadors who will help secure events to the Harbour City.

8 August, 2024

ICC Sydney CEO Geoff Donaghy to step down

ICC Sydney CEO Geoff Donaghy is stepping down from his role, bringing an end to 30 years of exceptional venue management.

11 June, 2024

Business events booming in Sydney

It’s full steam ahead for business events in the Harbour City, with BESydney releasing its pipeline of upcoming events until 2030.

16 May, 2024

ICC Sydney launches Disability Inclusion Action Plan 

The major events centre aims to build on best practice accessibility for organisers and guests.

10 April, 2024

ICC Sydney’s annual results reveal $600m economic impact

Strong sustainability leadership, a culture of innovation and focus on community impact has seen the venue double its economic contribution and footfall in a year.

31 August, 2023

Sydney scores FIFA Women’s Football Convention

Held at ICC Sydney, the Convention will welcome 1,000 delegates and conclude the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

15 August, 2023

Major biomedical engineering conference in Sydney this week

The future-focused conference will take place across all four levels at ICC Sydney and has surpassed delegate and sponsorship targets.

25 July, 2023

ICC Sydney holds Exhibitions in Focus event to boost collaboration with planners

“Opportunities that drive trade, investment and innovation are made possible through exhibitions and the business connections that are sparked on the expo floor,” Geoff Donaghy said.

20 July, 2023