When it comes to marketing international conferences, it seems most organisers nominate two key tools for success – the internet and koalas.

Speaking at Platfom09, a special seminar focussing on bidding for and staging international events, past organiser Dr Jeremy Chapman said an electronic strategy is imperative for any conference.
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While combining a world congress with a national meeting may sound like hard work, Eve Propper is one person who definitely thinks it’s worth the effort.

According to Ms Propper, the Event Manager for the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), staging a joint event can deliver a range of benefits to the host organisation.
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In the wake of this year’s devastating bushfires in southern Australia, the 2009 International Wildfire Management Conference proved that even a relatively small event can be a huge success, despite difficult times.

Held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, the conference attracted 500 delegates from 18 to 20 June, making clever use of the Centre’s space to create a perfect fit for a small event.
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The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is about to overhaul Convention Centre Parkside, creating a new look that will offer more versatility for organisers. Beginning at the end of the year, the revamp includes a facelift for the foyer areas, Parkside Ballroom and the bridge connecting both Convention Centres Parkside and Bayside.

The change will create a bright, vibrant, yet elegant environment, echoing the colour and quality of the recently upgraded Convention Centre Bayside.

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The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has become one of the first venues in the world to earn the prestigious Green Globe Silver Certification – an achievement that recognises its environmental leadership in the business events sector.

Only two years ago the Centre became the first venue in Australia and one of the first in the world to achieve the initial Green Globe benchmark status.

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The safety of guests and the protection of high-profile speakers have been the primary focus for Johnny Naofal since he became Security Manager at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in 1999.

Security at conferences is a major operational area for Johnny and his team of highly-trained and accredited officers, who have developed a reputation for excellence in their field, delivering services that are tailored specifically to clients’ needs.
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Excess food does not get thrown out at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre – instead, it goes to those in need.

Since 2007 the Centre has been working with local ‘food rescue service’ OzHarvest to ensure that any surplus pre-packaged food from the venue does not go to waste.
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If you would like to know more about holding your event at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, please contact:

Annabel Davis
Director of Sales – International

Phone: +61 2 9282 5033
Email: adavis@scec.com.au
Web: www.scec.com.au