2012 Australian Event Symposium links with Event Awards

The upcoming 2012 Australian Event Awards are to link with the annual Australian Event Symposium a convention that brings together many of the best thinkers and doers in the Australian events industry
With the theme, Creativity, Innovation and the Business of Events, the Symposium is being held from 12th to 14th September 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Darling Harbour linking with the Event Awards on the evening of Thursday 13th September 2012.
Promotional material on the event states "Australia has a large and vibrant event industry, spanning the fields of public, corporate and business events, conferences and festivals. "Australians also make their mark internationally, contributing their skills and expertise to major events around the globe.
"However, with increasing regional competition, a troubled world economy, and our event tourism facing the twin challenges of distance and the high Australian dollar, we need to ensure that our events remain competitive in the international sphere. We believe that the best answers to these challenges lie in the Australian event industrys capacity for creativity and innovation.
"We invite you to join with us in asking how we can best maintain the quality, energy and competitive edge or our events; what government can do to support and help grow the industry; and how we can ensure that our new and emerging talent is embraced and nurtured."
In addition, keynote speakers and convenors will meet with industry leaders prior to the Symposium to identify and explore its themes and issues, and to prepare a Symposium Theme Paper for distribution to participants.
Delegates will be able to respond to this paper through nvolvement in the symposium's forums and discussion sessions, and to contribute comments and suggestions to the final 'Q & A' Forum which will sum up the outcomes of the Symposium.
The Symposium will also feature 'Vision 20 x 20' and Round Table sessions, to draw on the collective wisdom of the Symposium to help point the way forward.
For more information contact Australian Event Awards Pty Ltd on 02 9281 0024.
enquiries@eventawards.com.au
http://www.eventsymposium.com.au