INTELECÒ International Conference Headed for the Gold Coast

The City of Gold Coast and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), part of the Star Entertainment Group, have been chosen to host the 2017 IEEE International Communications Energy Conference (INTELECÒ), the premier forum for science and engineering of energy systems for Information and Communications Technologies.

More than 700 delegates are expected to converge on the Gold Coast in October, 2017 over five days exploring, deliberating and presenting the latest in communications power systems, energy storage and energy conversion.

The Centre works in close partnership with Gold Coast Business Events (GCBE), part of Gold Coast Tourism Corporation, to elevate and tirelessly promote Australia’s Gold Coast as the nation’s premier Business Events destination. The conducive collaboration bore yet another highly sought after win for the destination, having successfully trumped six competing venues across Australia and Singapore for hosting honours.

Director of Gold Coast Business Events, Anna Case, welcomed the announcement and said the Gold Coast is a destination in high demand for conferences and meetings.

“In cooperation with our industry partners, Gold Coast Business Events secured 27 national and international conferences for the Gold Coast in June, with an estimated economic impact of around $17 million for the local economy,” she said.

“The Gold Coast has an incredibly compelling offering for business events and GCCEC is a vital partner in positioning the city as a world-class destination for conferences,” Ms Case said.

AIME celebrates industry milestone – 25 years

The 25th annual Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), 21 – 22 February 2017, will celebrate a quarter of a century of bringing the meetings and events industry together, building connections and sharing knowledge, in the world’s most liveable city of Melbourne, Australia.

AIME 2017 is set to reflect on the industry’s past; the people, the places and the events that have shone, whilst also looking at the future of the industry; the up and coming leaders, the technologies impacting the industry, the new event styles and forms of global collaboration.

A revitalised awards program, new competitions, increased international participation, tightly qualified Hosted Buyers, a diverse range of exhibitors, an enhanced AIME Knowledge Program and a range of networking functions is setting AIME 2017 up to be the biggest and best year on record.

EEAA 2016 Awards for Excellence entries now open

EEAA has launched the 2016 Awards season and invite all Members to prepare their submissions and shine a light on the fine work you have undertaken over the past year. EEAA invites Organisers, Association Organisers, Venues and Suppliers to showcase their best work by entering the EEAA 2016 Awards for Excellence.

Our most popular event of the year is one of the official test events at the new International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) on Wednesday, 30 November 2016.

The EEAA Awards for Excellence recognises leadership within the industry and provides an opportunity for EEAA Members to showcase their innovation, creativity, performance and business success. Entries will be judged by around 30 independent industry experts including members of the international events community.

MV EPICURE added to EPICURE Group

MV EPICURE is an exciting venue addition to the EPICURE group, creators of beautiful food and memorable experiences in iconic locations. MV EPICURE boasts a fleet of one sophisticated vessel – MV EPICURE I.

The grand MV EPICURE I floats across Sydney Harbour providing guests with amazing views of the city through a grand glass frontage two level atrium similar in style to the sails of the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy three impressive pillar-less levels of comfort across Main Deck with floor to ceiling windows, the Saloon Deck with lounge style seating and concertina doors and the Sky Deck, the semi covered rooftop. On a lower level there is also a Green Room with an ensuite and a Private Suite. This vessel is suitable for up to 290 guests seated or 430 guests standing.

At MV EPICURE we believe the good life is all about enjoying delicious seasonal food in an iconic and memorable setting. We are committed to sourcing and working with suppliers who demonstrate the best possible practices. Our Chefs combine an ethical approach with their great passion and extensive experience to deliver exciting seasonal menus. We are also able to assist with catering requirements that do not require the use of our vessel as the event space.