The Australian Business Events Expo has again partnered with Business Events Sydney to invite Australia’s premium buyers to the Expo. The VIP Hosted Buyer Program is designed to connect buyers with Australian event suppliers and provide them with an engaging educational experience.

Open to key-decision makers from national associations, government, universities, corporate organisations and event industry intermediaries from Australia and New Zealand, qualified buyers will be offered the convenience of complimentary airfares with their airline partner Qantas and 4/5-star accommodation within close proximity of the exhibition centre.

Hosted VIP buyers to the Australian Business Events Expo at the Sydney Opera House

Guests will be introduced to Sydney during a destination tour escorted by the Business Events Sydney team. This showcase will provide them with an exclusive insight into the depth and breadth of Sydney’s event offerings of new and unique venues, hotels and event services whilst being equipped with knowledge for planning an event in Sydney.

An optional regional showcase will extend this experience to regional NSW, its coastlines and World Heritage-listed areas, providing plenty of new ideas for their next business event.

The program will also comprise of personalised appointments with selected exhibitors and an easy-to-use online diary management system, with an interactive message board to coordinate their time at the Expo.

Further to this, educational sessions around the do and don’t for events, inspirational talks from our industry leaders and a series of exciting networking events, such as the infamous After Dark party, will be accessible to all hosted buyers and give them the opportunity to mingle with the Australian events industry.

“I made a lot of new contacts and saw some outstanding venues which I can use for future events. I thought the combined ABEE and RSVP expos were fantastic,” said previous hosted buyer Dorina Martelli, retail conference & events manager at Bankwest Retail.

Taking place on 10-11 August at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, co-located with Sydney’s Event Showcase: RSVP 2011, the Australian Business Events Expo gives people involved in planning meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions the opportunity to find out what is new, save time and money and connect with leading venues, hotels, attractions, caterers, production and event management companies and more. 

For more information visit www.abeexpo.com.au