We’re predicting the international events community will be shocked when they actually see kangaroos hopping down the streets of Darwin. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

It’s rumoured that a very confused group of evolutionary scientists wandered into the hotel and were shocked to see it full of the MICE industry.

If the accompanying image of a businessman on a chiliboat doesn’t have you inspired to host an event in WA then we don’t know what will.

Get the inside scoop on all the trends to watch as the business events sector finds a new rhythm for 2022.

FCM boss Marcus Eklund says this event is “compulsory for anyone in the business of travel”, though it’s not yet clear what kind of punishment will be dolled out to no-shows.

Rumour is Flight Centre’s original tech pitch included a motorised back scratcher, but investors were not impressed.

If you’re missing a good conference then you’re not alone. New research suggests everyone is (although the report didn’t mention stale coffee and biscuits).

Attendees will still get to indulge in the delectable treats one would expect at such an event, only now you can devour them in your own home instead of in front of strangers, which sounds far more appealing to us.

Omicron strikes again as, ironically, not even the Professional Conference Organisers Association can seem to organise a conference.

We’ve got all the latest info about the blockbuster event and spoiler alert: this year’s lineup is STACKED.

Information centre workers across Queensland are already packing their togs and working on their tans in anticipation for the QICA’s annual shindig in 2022.

BCEC is set to host the prestigious event in 2025, which should give surveyors oodles of time to get their tools ready.