ICC Sydney Archives - Spice News

Mega venues: Crafting events with impact

Transformative experiences are the new normal for mega venues as they raise the bar in delivering innovative events that live long in the memory, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

3 March, 2025

A new frontier for large-venue catering

The landscape has changed for large-event conference venues when it comes to food and beverage. Sustainability, innovation, curated menus and a local focus is shaping how catering is delivered to suit modern expectations from planners and their delegates, writes Matthew Sainsbury.

29 January, 2025

Meet the planner: Mollie Baihn from Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Spice is helping you get to know events professionals across Australia and New Zealand who are working hard to deliver memorable events and make our industry thrive.

28 January, 2025

ICC Sydney boosting visitor economy

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has shared its financial-year results, reporting a greater contribution to NSW than the previous financial year.

20 January, 2025

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