28th Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017 - 2017 National Finalist: Visit Sunshine Coast Best Tourism Event

Bookings

destinationtravel infoaccomjustifybook nowawardsprogram

Registration and Ticket Prices

Symposium Saver Early Bird**
Full Event Symposium Registration $490 + GST $820 + GST $1200 + GST
Day 1 (Tuesday) Symposium Registration $525 + GST $665 + GST
Day 2 (Wednesday) Symposium Registration $497 + GST $637 + GST
Event Symposium Registration Only (no Awards Ceremony) $750 + GST $950 + GST
Event Awards Only – Table of Ten (purchased together) $2,700 + GST
Event Awards Only – Single Ticket $300 + GST

**Note: Symposium Saver must be purchased before 1 June 2026, Sumposium Early Bird ends 28 August 2026.

Book Now

Justification Letter

Download the Justification Letter here.

Full Event Symposium Registration includes:

    • Attendance at all Plenaries and Sessions
    • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
    • 1 x ticket to the BBQ Beach Dinner at Aanuka on Tuesday 20 October
    • 1 x ticket to the Awards Ceremony Wednesday 21 October

    Event Symposium Day One Registration Only (no Awards):

    • Attendance at all Plenaries and Sessions on Tuesday 20 October
    • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 20 October
    • 1 x ticket to the BBQ Beach Dinner at Aanuka on Tuesday 20 October
    • Conference materials including program

    Event Symposium Day Two Registration Only (no Awards):

    • Attendance at all Plenaries and Sessions on Wednesday 21 October
    • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 21 October
    • 1 x ticket to the BBQ Beach Dinner at Aanuka on Tuesday 20 October
    • Conference materials including program

    Awards Ticket Only includes:

    • Attendance at the Australian Event Awards 2026 Ceremony only

    Awards Night

    Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

    Venue:Pacific Bay Resort, Cnr Pacific Hwy and Bay Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
    Time: 6:15pm cocktails for a 7:00pm start
    Conclusion: 11:00pm
    Dress: Black Tie

    Book Now

  • Chelsea Gibson performing at the Australian Event Awards 2019 in Perth

  • EY Secrets of the Archibald 2020, Best Virtual Small Event National Winner and Australian Event of the Year 2021

  • Perth International Arts Festival Presents The Giants
    2015 National Finalist - EVENTelec Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event

  • Australian Event Symposium 2018

  • Abby Clemence from Infinity Sponsorship drives a Sponsorship Masterclass at the 2016 Australian Event Awards and Symposium on the Sunshine Coast.

  • Tulip Festival Wynyard 2019, Waratah-Wynyard Council, National Finalist 2020