Business Benchmarking Solutions

Business Benchmarking Solutions has developed a benchmarking software platform to offer opportunity for associations to deliver valuable insights to their members businesses.

All benchmarking is completely customisable and delivered on a cloud-based platform providing members with the ability to manage their own requirements.

Contact: Rob White. Founder and Director
Phone: +61 7 3040 6227
Email: rob@benchmarkingsolutions.net

Survey Matters

Survey Matters is the only research agency exclusively servicing the association, membership and non-profit sector.  We offer member engagement and satisfaction surveys, association benchmarks, industry statistics and public opinion research.

Our research provides the evidence you need to help you make better decisions, improve performance and increase your value to members and stakeholders.

Contact: Brenda Mainland
Phone: 03 9452 0101
Email: bmainland@surveymatters.com.au

Adelaide Convention Bureau

Adelaide Convention Bureau is the peak independent body for business events in South Australia. Our membership - approximately 200 businesses & service providers - share a common interest in conventions, exhibitions, incentive tourism and more. Our role is to provide assistance to convention & event organisers through every stage of planning, free of charge.

Contact: Mike Melendez, Business Development Executive
Phone: +61 8 8237 0100 
Mobile: + 61 402 313 226
Email: mike@adelaideconvention.com.au

Auckland Convention Bureau

A world-class event demands a world-class destination, and Auckland delivers on all fronts.  City sophistication and first-class facilities are set within a stunning natural playground – making Auckland the perfect host.  Auckland is New Zealand’s most well-connected city with direct flights from 7 Australian cities – getting here has never been easier. 

Contact: Katrina O’Donnell
Phone: +61 450 577 930
Email: katrina.odeonnell@aucklandnz.com

Brisbane Convention Bureau

As Australia’s New World City, Brisbane is an innovation and research hub with a trusted reputation for delivering superior business events. The Brisbane Convention Bureau can open doors to key industry contacts for event organisers and work with the city’s event providers to execute conferences that exceed expectations.

Contact: Kylie McKenzie, Business Development Manager, Convention Bureau
Phone: +61 7 3006 6219
Email: kmckenzie@brisbanemarketing.com.au

Business Events Geelong

Our role is to support you by locating exceptional conference venues, quality accommodation, professional support services and amazing experiences in the brilliant Geelong and The Bellarine region.

Our services are FREE and include:

Managing requests for proposals,
Producing tailored professional bid documents,
Conducting venue site inspections,
Providing delegate support materials and much more.

Contact: Mark Day, Convention Bureau Manager
Phone: 03 5244 7103
Email: mday@begeelong.com.au

Business Events Tasmania

Business Events Tasmania offers a free unbiased and independent service assisting event organisers to host successful business events in Tasmania.  Assistance ranges from hosting site inspections and familiarisations, preparing comprehensive bids and sourcing quotations from service providers.

Visit www.businesseventstasmania.com

Contact: Claire Harrington, Director of Sales
Phone: +61 3 6231 1366
Email: mail@businesseventstasmania.com

Business Events Victoria

Business Events Victoria (BEV) are specialists in regional Victoria conference venues and destinations for your next event. BEV’s aim is to promote Victoria’s meetings, conference and events industry by working collaboratively to demonstrate the quality and diversity of conference venues, services and settings available in regional Victoria. Contact us today for free, expert advice for your next business event!

Business Events Wellington

We believe that Wellington is a great spot for your conference, meeting or incentive and Business Events Wellington are here to help make the planning easy and the event a success.  We provide free services including, gathering proposals and information, providing and coordinating site visits as well as providing impartial advice. 

Contact: Claire Martin
Phone: +64 21977130
Email: claire.martin@wellingtonnz.com

ChristchurchNZ Convention Bureau

The ChristchurchNZ Convention Bureau provides advice and assistance with all your conference and event requirements.  The new Christchurch Convention Centre is opening in 2020 and there are many other exciting developments happening in the heart of the city.  Come and find out why Christchurch is the right destination to host your next conference or event. 

Contact: Claire Hector-Taylor
Phone: +64 27 530 8979
Email: claire.hector-taylor@christchurchnz.com

Conventions & Incentives New Zealand

New Zealand is a vibrant country & boasts world-class conference facilities and accommodation, friendly people and unmatched experiences to motivate and invigorate your delegates. Enquire how CINZ, through our knowledge and network of ideas, destination options and business partners, can make New Zealand the starting point for you or your clients.

Contact: Heidi Heming
Phone: +61 423 780 613
Email: heidi@nzconventions.com.au

Destination Gold Coast Business Events

Destination Gold Coast Business Events is the peak business events marketing body for Australia’s beachside city. Our team of passionate local experts have decades of experience providing free professional services to meeting organisers, conference planners and event managers to help create an unforgettable Gold Coast conference experience.

Contact: Samantha Thompson, Business Development Manager – QLD & NSW
Phone: 07 5584 6282
Mobile: 0424 985 725
Email: Samantha.thompson@gctourism.com

Northern Territory Convention Bureau

Add a touch of extraordinary to your next conference. From the lush wetlands of the tropical Top End to the iconic red soil and spectacular landscapes of the Australian Outback, the NT has extraordinary meeting spaces, unique experiences and activities.  The NT has everything you need for a spectacular business event.

Contact: Lucy Morris, Trade and Market Engagement Executive
Phone: 02 9361 1961
Mobile: 0400 259 231
Email: Lucy.Morris@NTconventions.com.au

Perth Convention Bureau

Funded by the Western Australian Government through Tourism WA and by the City of Perth, the Perth Convention Bureau drives the business events sector in Perth and Western Australia by securing large, high-yield conference, corporate and incentive events and marketing the City and State as a premium conference destination.

Contact: Nicolle Davey, Director Business Development Associations
Phone: +61 8 9218 2917
Email: ndavey@pcb.com.au

Sarawak Convention Bureau

Sarawak Convention Bureau was established by the State Government of Sarawak in 2006 and is a non-profit organisation. We are a members of the Union of International Associations (UIA) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Sarawak Convention Bureau serves as a one-stop Centre to assist meeting and event planners to bid for and stage national, regional and international conventions/meetings in Sarawak and help connect associations, corporate organisations, and government bodies with the elements necessary to ensure the success of the conventions/meetings in Sarawak. We have had the pleasure of working with various societies, associations, universities etc. in Malaysia to bid and organise conventions in Sarawak. 

Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand’s Business Events team provides advice and support to help you host your best-ever meeting, incentive or conference in New Zealand. Assistance ranges from familiarisation visits and tailored marketing materials, to strategic and financial support in the bid process. Find out more about our new, world-class convention centres 

www.businessevents.newzealand.com

Contact: Samantha Kent
Phone: +61 451 469 416
Email: samantha.kent@tnz.govt.nz

Pearson Vue

Helping to improve people’s lives through professional certification and academic testing is Pearson VUE’s mission. Our customers’ credentials help people attain educational growth, and advance in healthcare, technology, government and other professional careers. Visit PearsonVUE.com to learn how our testing experts can develop, manage, deliver and grow your testing program.

Contact details (attending the conference): 

Daryl Martin, Business Development Manager
Tel: +61 (3) 9811 2736
Email: daryl.martin@pearson.com

Adelaide Expo Hire

South Australian family owned and operated for 30 years, AEH services include exhibition booths, custom displays, furniture, signage, carpet, display equipment, lighting, plants & AV. AEH won the 2014-16 MEA National Industry Award for Exhibition Services, and is proud to be the Preferred Exhibition Supplier to the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Contact: Cameron Best, Exhibition Sales Manager
Phone: 08 8350 2321 
Email: cameronb@aeh.com.au

ADI Displays

ADI Displays, the specialists in displays & graphics, are known for our ability to create innovative display solutions that are designed to have high impact, be user-friendly and easily assembled - delivering a high return on investment.

We produce creative display applications with fabric graphics for businesses who demand the highest standard in visual communication in the exhibition, event, conferences, retail promotion and office fit-out.

Contact: William Qian, Managing Director
Phone: 02 8518 1959 
Mobile:0403 178 198
Email: williamq@adidisplays.com.au

Arinex

Arinex is a leading Australian event and conference management company. With over 40 years’ experience, Arinex advises clients while strategically creating and managing their conferences, meetings, incentives and exhibitions. Arinex’ in-house tech department offers bespoke technology solutions, while the accommodation, registration and sponsorship & exhibition units provide a full level of service.

Phone: +61 2 9265 0700
Email: enquiry@arinex.com.au
Website: www.arinex.com.au

Ozaccom+

Ozaccom+ combines traditional management techniques coupled with innovative technology to assist in managing your events.
You can select any of the services you require from:

• Accommodation Management – (complimentary service)
• Air Travel Management (Domestic/International)
• Conference Registration Management
• Professional Conference Management
• Venue Finding Service
• Pre/Post Event & Study Tours
• Exhibitor and Sponsorship Coordination

Contact: Karen Everingham, Business Development Manager 
Phone: +61 (0)7 3854 1611
Email: karene@ozaccom.com.au

Hill Rogers

Hill Rogers assists not-for-profits manage their audit and tax obligations and navigate available exemptions and concessions. We can also offer you practical advice and strategic planning across all aspects of your organisation.

The Hill Rogers Not-for-Profit team understands the issues facing the sector. We have many years experience working alongside associations, charities and other not-for-profit organisations including animal welfare centres, arts and cultural organisations, registered charities, children’s services, clubs and recreation organisations, community service providers, medical research institutions, professional bodies, religious institutions, retirement villages, schools and community colleges.

Contact: Vishal Modi, Director - Audit and Assurance
Phone: 02 9232 5111
Email: Vishal.Modi@hillrogers.com.au

Guild Insurance

Our business was founded on partnering with associations to help protect member’s livelihoods. For over 50 years we’ve partnered with over 140 associations to build an intimate understanding of their professions, resulting in industry leading insurance products for members and an experienced dedicated support team for association executives and their staff.

Contact: Chris Ristevski, Partner Acquisition Manager
Phone: 03 7000 0453
Email: cristevski@guildinsurance.com.au

Access 1st

Access1st specialises in providing professional benefits programs and tailored insurance schemes and solutions for associations, not-for-profits and membership groups. Our relevant, quality products and services at preferential rates help association members grow their businesses and help associations connect with, attract and retain members. 

Contact: Neal Maidment, Marketing Manager, Associations 
Phone: 02 9424 1723
Email: Neal.maidment@ajg.com.au

Beaumont People

Beaumont Consulting offers dedicated Recruitment Solutions for Associations, Institute’s & Membership organisations. We offer preferential rates for temporary, contract and permanent positions.

Since 2013, our reputation for quality work and industry expertise has seen this division place candidates at all levels including CEO’s, Membership Managers, EA/PA’s, Office Assistants, Accounts/Finance, HR, Marketing & Communications and Policy/Advocacy.

Contact: Louise Roper      
Phone: 02 90934925      
Email: louise@beaumontconsulting.com.au

Clade Solutions

We believe associations should be at the forefront of innovation, interacting with members in new ways to maximize their potential. We are Clade, a leading Microsoft consultancy who developed a solution that meets the needs of the modern industry association: CAMS, the first fully functional cloud based association management solution based on Microsoft's Dynamics 365 platform.

Contact: Duncan Journee, Sales Director
Mobile: 0410 404 884
Email: duncan.journee@clade.com.au

Coresoft Membership Management

Coresoft provides a comprehensive Association Management Solution as a Cloud based SaaS offering. Empowering your members’ engagement, CloudCentre offers a fully integrated, process driven and fully configurable solution. Using implementation best practices CloudCentre may be offered as an affordable out-of-the box solution or may be customised to your needs.

Contact: Nathan Pallavicini. Account Executive
Phone: 0431687185
Email: npallavicini@coresoft.com.au

HotlineIT

Hotline IT delivers tailored IT management solutions to businesses in order to free owners and employees from their day-to-day IT processes.

We work with Line of business software providers to provide a suite of solutions including managed IT, onsite and remote support, cloud, security, broadband, telephony, and infrastructure consultancy.

Contact: Michelle Joose, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 1300 446 848
Email: Michelle@hotlineit.com

OMNI Software Solutions

OMNI Software Solutions is dedicated to providing modern, highly functional cloud based solutions to membership organisations large and small. With MemNet and our CMS website platform we provide a flexible modern and affordable Membership, Events, Accounting, Payments, Reporting and optional Website solution to support both you and your members.

Contact: Brad Purton
Phone: 02 8096 8750
Mobile: 0410 471 531
Email: brad.purton@omnisoftware.com.au

Professional Advantage

Professional Advantage is an Australian IT consulting and solutions company that helps organisations achieve more by implementing the right tools for their business. We are the partner of choice for over 1000 business, bring trusted advisors and providers of Microsoft (Dynamics, SharePoint, Office 365, Azure), Infor, BOARD, Qlik, and more.

Contact: Robert Mete, Business Development Manager
Phone: +61 2 9466 8737
Email: robert.mete@pa.com.au

Webcastcloud

For the last 12 years we’ve been quietly leading the way in Rich Media delivery, our passion lies in facilitating the enterprise conversation.

Webcastcloud offers a broad range of services from managed webinars, integrated cost effective and feature rich webcasts all the way through to a company’s own branded video channel.

Adelaide Convention Centre

Set at the heart of Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct, the Adelaide Convention Centre is Australia’s newest, most versatile and technologically advanced venue. Comprising three seamlessly integrated buildings, the Centre spans 20,000sqm of multi-purpose space. The new East Building is the pinnacle of innovation and flexibility with a 3,000+ plenary capacity.

Contact: Laura Chapman, Business Development Manager
Phone: 08 8210 6717
Email: laura.chapman@avmc.com.au

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Named the World’s Best Convention Centre 2016-2018, BCEC is Australia’s most flexible meetings venue providing unprecedented choice for events of every size. 

With 22 years’ of experience BCEC brings together unmatched capability and a unique depth of industry skills, leading edge technology and world class catering taking our clients to the Next Level.

Christchurch Centre

Christchurch Convention Centre is New Zealand’s premium meetings and events venue, in the heart of the South Island. Opening in 2020, it takes prime riverside position in New Zealand’s newest city. The Centre will host up to 2,000 people, and the tiered 1400-delegate auditorium can be divided to host two events simultaneously.

Contact: Rob McIntyre
Phone: +61 21 270 164
Email: rob.mcintyre@centre.nz

Cordis Auckland

Devoted to your well-being, Cordis Auckland is new 5 star deluxe hotel brand by Langham Hotels. Offering 411 modern rooms and suites, each room is meticulously tailored to your way of life. Featuring extensive meeting facilities with 13 elegant and flexible meeting rooms, cutting edge technology, an onsite A-V team, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout and your own personal events manager, it’s our mission to deliver an exceptional event for all guests.

Contact: Maxine Wallis
Phone:+64 27 4243224
Email: Maxine.Wallis@cordishotels.com

Crown Events and Conferences Perth

Located on the banks of the Swan River and minutes from the CBD and Optus Stadium, Crown Perth offers an incredible range of events and conferencing facilities, including opulent ballrooms and expansive conference spaces. Guests have immediate access to Crown’s luxurious hotels and renowned dining experiences.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

We are a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation developed over our more than fifty-year history. Our mission is to provide authentic hospitality by making a difference in the lives of the people we touch every day.

Contact: Maggie Diasinos, Global Sales Director – MICE
Phone:  +61 413 053 445
Email: maggie.diasinos@hyatt.com

ICC Sydney

ICC Sydney is Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment venue. Featuring a striking contemporary design, state-of-the-art technology and leading facilities, the world class venue provides the ultimate in quality, choice and flexibility for collaboration and innovation.

Contact: Tina Eggers, Business Development Manager - National
Phone: 61 2 9215 7113
Email: teggers@iccsydney.com 

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

At MCEC, we’re passionate about creating inspirational environments. We do this by delivering a personalised service and partnering with our customers to offer ideas, insights and imaginative solutions. We tailor every experience because we realise it’s the little details that make all the difference. Visit mcec.com.au to learn more.

Contact: Lousie Osborne
Phone: 03 9235 8203
Email: losborne@mcec.com.au

New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC)

Opening in 2019, the NZICC will be the largest conference space within New Zealand.  Designed by world-class architects, event experts and our clients collaboratively, NZICC will ensure each event is distinctive, special and memorable.  Versatile, flexible and adaptable, the NZICC presents opportunities for events, up to 4000 people. 

Contact: Prue Daly
Phone: +64 21 803 741
Email: prue.daly@nzicc.com.au

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) is WA’s dedicated convention and exhibition facility.  The PCEC is a destination to which people are drawn to connect, experience and celebrate life.  Through the innovative fusion of space, catering, technology and design, PCEC provides an unequalled range of meeting possibilities suited to promoting positive interactions between business, industry and community.

Contact: Kirsty O’Bryan, Senior Sales Manager- Association & Not-For-Profit Sectors
Phone:+61 439 012 849
Email:Kirsty.obryan@pcec.com.au

Royal International Convention Centre

The Royal International Convention Centre is a state-of-the-art convention centre located just 1.5km from Brisbane’s CBD.  The Royal ICC offers clients convenient onsite accommodation at the four and a half star Rydges Hotel and is only a one minute walk to the vibrant King Street dining hub.

Contact: Kirsty Clunes, National Business Development Manager
Mobile: 0417 908 931
Email: kclunes@royalicc.com.au

SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre

SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre is a custom-built convention centre in the heart of Auckland that accommodates groups between 20-2000 persons with over 21 unique spaces. With 2 hotels and 600 accommodation rooms onsite and over 20 bars and restaurants the SCACC is part of the larger SKYCITY entertainment precinct.

Contact: Gillian Officer                       
Phone: +64 21 893-567
Email: gillian.officer@skycity.co.nz

TFE Hotels

TFE Hotels offers you MORE WAYS TO MEET with flexible spaces for events, conventions and  meetings throughout Australia and New Zealand. Whether it’s a small meeting or a large scale event, we can meet your needs.

Brands include; Adina Apartment Hotels, Medina Serviced Apartments, Rendezvous Hotels, Vibe Hotels, Travelodge Hotels and TFE Hotels Collection

Contact: Shahnaz Bakhshay, Director of Sales
Phone: 02 9356 5014
Email: sbakhshay@tfehotels.com