Report: Business events boosting Australian economy

A new report from the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) reveals the crucial boost business events deliver to the Australian economy.

19 December, 2024

ABEA report: Conference delegates spending big in Australia

The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has released a report that charts predicted delegate spending of $760 million in Australia to 2031.

29 November, 2024

Events delivering “3600 Taylor Swift tours” annually

Despite talk of the power of “Swiftonomics”, it’s business events delivering the equivalent of 3600 Taylor Swift tours to the Australian economy each year, writes Australian Business Events Association CEO Melissa Brown.

31 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

ABEA appoints three new council chairs

Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has appointed three new council chairs and a membership manager to strengthen its national representation.

24 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

ABEA joins COSBOA as council member

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has announced Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) as its newest council member.

31 July, 2024

Melissa Brown announced ABEA CEO

She will advocate for the role of business events in Australia’s economy upon commencing her role 4 September.

20 July, 2023