Australian Event Awards and Symposium

Australian Event Awards and Symposium Australia's peak industry awards program
For more information: http://eventawards.com.au
Australian Event Awards ceremony: 21 October 2026 - Coffs Harbour

The Australian Event Awards is the awards program recognising the achievements of the national events industry. The program highlights include the Lifetime Achievement Award as well as Australia's Favourite Event, and culminates in the annual Awards Ceremony in September. Held in conjunction with the Australian Event Awards, the Australian Event Symposium is intended to drive industry growth, dev

elopment and to ensure it remains on the leading edge of the events space worldwide. The content of the Symposium is focussed on skills development for event professionals and focusses on delivering strong take-away value for delegates.

The best event teams don't always work for agencies. 🏆The In-House Event Team of the Year category celebrates event prof...
11/06/2026

The best event teams don't always work for agencies. 🏆

The In-House Event Team of the Year category celebrates event professionals embedded within associations, corporate organisations and government departments who consistently deliver exceptional events and experiences.

If your team has delivered outstanding results over the past 12 months, now is the time to showcase your achievements and gain industry-wide recognition.

Ready to put your team in the spotlight?

Enter now:
🔗 https://eventawards.com.au/entering/

What makes an event truly accessible? 👀Accessibility is no longer an add-on, it's an essential part of creating meaningf...
10/06/2026

What makes an event truly accessible? 👀

Accessibility is no longer an add-on, it's an essential part of creating meaningful event experiences.

At the Australian Event Symposium 2026, hear from Amy Byars and Alexandra Buzila of Illuminate Adelaide as they share how one of Australia's fastest-growing major events has transformed its approach to accessibility and inclusion.

This is a session for anyone committed to creating better event experiences for all.

🎟️ Don't miss your chance to attend. The Symposium Saver rate ends 29 June — lock in your ticket now and save before prices increase.

View the full 2026 program:
🔗 https://eventawards.com.au/symposium/

Why attend the Australian Event Symposium? Because this is where the industry comes together. ⭐From fresh ideas and emer...
09/06/2026

Why attend the Australian Event Symposium? Because this is where the industry comes together. ⭐

From fresh ideas and emerging trends to meaningful connections and real conversations, the Symposium is designed to inspire, challenge and sharpen the way we think about events. 🏆

You’ll hear from leaders across the industry, connect with professionals from every state and territory, and walk away with ideas you can actually apply.

📍 Coffs Harbour
📅 20–21 October 2026

And if you’re planning to join us — now’s the time to book. The Symposium Saver discount ends 29 June ⏳

View the 2026 program and secure your place:
🔗 https://eventawards.com.au/sessions/

Introducing speaker Stephanie Cassimatis.Speaking on: From Event Delivery to Event LeadershipSymposium Saver rates avail...
08/06/2026

Introducing speaker Stephanie Cassimatis.
Speaking on: From Event Delivery to Event Leadership
Symposium Saver rates available until 29 June.
Australian Event Symposium
20–21 October - Coffs Harbour

Register now
https://eventawards.com.au/symposium/

Small team. Big impact. ✨The Small Event Agency of the Year category recognises agencies with no more than five employee...
04/06/2026

Small team. Big impact. ✨

The Small Event Agency of the Year category recognises agencies with no more than five employees delivering exceptional events and experiences across a 12-month period.

This award celebrates the teams proving that scale isn’t everything — creativity, consistency and outstanding delivery are what truly set great agencies apart. 🏆

If your agency has been making big moves with a small team, this could be your category.

Explore all 34 award categories and start your entry today.
🔗 https://eventawards.com.au/award-categories/

2026 Judge Linda Tillman has a strong tourism and events background, coupled with intuitive skills in community and regi...
03/06/2026

2026 Judge Linda Tillman has a strong tourism and events background, coupled with intuitive skills in community and regional development, and has worked on a range of regional tourism and events projects such as regional event strategies and committee capacity building, destination and event marketing planning and campaigns, destination branding, regional tourism strategic planning and development, and industry training and mentoring. ⭐

See the full list of Judges here: https://eventawards.com.au/judges/

02/06/2026

Need help convincing the boss? We’ve got you. 👀

We’ve created a ready-to-use Justification Letter to help you make the case for attending the Australian Event Symposium 2026.

Whether it’s professional development, networking opportunities, industry insights or new ideas to bring back to your team, the Symposium delivers real value beyond the event itself. ✨

Plus, the Symposium Saver discount ends 29 June, so now’s the best time to lock it in. 🎟️

Access the justification letter here:
🔗 https://eventawards.com.au/symposium/

Sponsors are no longer just logos on a banner — the best partnerships help grow audiences, elevate experiences, and crea...
01/06/2026

Sponsors are no longer just logos on a banner — the best partnerships help grow audiences, elevate experiences, and create long-term value for everyone involved.
Join Linda Tillman and Cathy Treasure from the Australian Centre for Regional Events for Partnerships that Perform – How to attract Sponsors and build Smarter Event Collaborations at the 2026 Australian Event Symposium.
This practical workshop will explore how to:
• Identify the right-fit sponsors for your event
• Build compelling partnership propositions • Create collaborations that extend your reach
• Turn one-off sponsorships into long-term partnerships Perfect for event organisers, marketers, producers, destinations and venues looking to build stronger commercial partnerships that actually perform.

Australian Event Symposium 2026 20–21 October 2026 Coffs Harbour NSW

Introducing speaker Simon Irwin.Speaking on: The Rise of Agri-Tourism: Beef Australia’s $100M Success StorySymposium Sav...
28/05/2026

Introducing speaker Simon Irwin.
Speaking on: The Rise of Agri-Tourism: Beef Australia’s $100M Success Story
Symposium Saver rates available until 29 June.
Australian Event Symposium
20–21 October - Coffs Harbour

Register now
https://eventawards.com.au/symposium/

Address

Suite 1A1, 410 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills, NSW
2010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61280968777

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