MEA seeking feedback on its future

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) is seeking feedback on the future of the events industry association, with amalgamation on the agenda.

17 September, 2024

MEA to celebrate 50th anniversary with Sydney conference

Meetings and Events Australia has announced the 2025 MEA Conference will be held in Sydney.

12 September, 2024

Peter McDonald resigns as CEO of MEA

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) CEO Peter McDonald has resigned from his position and will leave the association at the end of October 2024.

28 August, 2024

AV1 and SongDivision among winners at MEA Awards

Australia’s top event professionals have been honoured at the MEA Awards, presented at a 200-guest gala ceremony at Evolve 2024 in the NSW Hunter Valley.

17 June, 2024

Registration closing soon for MEA’s Evolve 2024

Meetings & Events Australia is hosting Evolve 2024 and the MEA National Awards Dinner on 12-13 June, 2024, at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley – with registration to attend closing this week.

4 June, 2024

NSW Hunter Valley to host Evolve 2024

Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has announced that Evolve 2024 and the MEA National Awards Dinner will be held on 12-13 June, 2024, at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley.

18 January, 2024

Creative Hire wins ‘NSW Exhibition of the Year’ Award for Techx 2022

The award was for the Dicker Data TechX 2022 roadshow, a premier biennial event that traveled to four Australian cities from August to September 2022.

25 May, 2023

MEA launches 2023 Mentor Program

The Mentor Program presents a fantastic opportunity for budding future leaders of the sector to take advantage of the knowledge and insights of current event industry veterans.

6 March, 2023

Registrations now open for MEA’s Evolve 2023

The leading conference for event professionals will feature a learning and professional development program, welcome reception, awards gala dinner and plentiful networking opportunities.

23 February, 2023

Destination Gold Coast partners with MEA for Evolve 2023

Australia’s leading conference for event professionals returns to the sunny shores of the Gold Coast 7 – 8 June.

19 January, 2023

Cliftons CEO amongst newly elected MEA board

Joining the Meeting and Events Australia board, Vanessa Green said she is excited for the chance to lead discussions and be a part of shaping the industry.

4 December, 2022

MEA announces Awards Program and new Board of Directors

MEA has launched its 2021-2022 Awards Program and announced the results of its 2022 Board Director Ballot.

23 November, 2022

MEA 2023 conference destination, dates announced

Following a successful comeback conference earlier this year in Melbourne, MEA will once again bring the industry together in the Gold Coast next year.

22 November, 2022

MEA puts on a show for Evolve 2022

The conference hosted more than 300 delegates both in person and virtually who were delivered an impressive line-up of professional speakers alongside a hefty dose of variety, creativity and fun.

12 July, 2022

Registrations close this Friday for MEA’s Evolve Conference

Whether you will be joining Evolve in-person or virtually, there is something for everyone at this year’s MEA conference and time is ticking to get your ticket!

23 June, 2022

Two weeks to go until MEA’s Evolve 2022

MEA’s annual conference is just around the corner, secure your spot now and don’t forget to pick up a copy of the latest Spice Magazine while you’re there!

21 June, 2022

MEA’s mentorship program is back

Expressions of interest are now open for events sector professionals interested in participating as either mentees or mentors in the 2022 MEA Mentor Program.

3 March, 2022

Victoria’s business events sector ready to get back to business

Senior representatives of several business events industry associations met with the Victorian Government to discuss accelerating the re-start of the sector.

3 March, 2022

AIME announces speaker lineup

Kicking off 21 March at MCEC, the AIME Knowledge Program will feature a curated mix of keynote and breakout sessions.

4 February, 2022

MEA sets Evolve 2022 date

While registrations and event program will be released in the coming weeks, MEA has announced the date now so attendees can plan ahead.

27 January, 2022