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

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

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

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

MEA announces new Chair and Board Directors

The announcement was made following an election ballot held at the association’s AGM earlier this week.

25 November, 2021

NSW Government awards scholarships to aspiring regional event managers

In partnership with MEA, the State Government will provide Diploma of Event Management scholarships to 20 aspiring event managers across regional NSW.

9 November, 2021

Get to know MEA’s new CEO, Peter McDonald

Spice quizzed the new CEO on future plans, the importance of education and his most memorable event.

1 July, 2021

Meetings & Events Australia announces new CEO

The new CEO brings strong senior leadership experience to the role.

24 June, 2021

MEA and Events Uncovered team up for The Breakfast Club

The new networking breakfast will kick off the industry’s long-running events expo.

1 June, 2021

Applications open for young event professional scholarships

The program is now in its 17th year.

19 May, 2021

MEA Evolve conference heads to Melbourne in 2021

The annual event will also feature satellite events in Sydney and Brisbane, plus a virtual component.

11 May, 2021

‘We’ll meet again’: MEA CEO Robyn Johnson

Johnson says interaction between people will be critical to rebuilding businesses.

25 May, 2020

MEA’s top 3 event tips for 2020

Robyn Johnson gives us her three tips for successful 2020 events.

24 February, 2020

Record submissions for MEA Awards

Entries for the event awards were up by 18 per cent this year.

12 February, 2020

Mina Guli to speak at MEA Evolve

The global water crisis advocate and educator will share her inspiring story.

27 January, 2020

Dr Catriona Wallace to speak at MEA Evolve

The tech expert will discuss the future of artificial intelligence in events.

31 October, 2019