With less than a week until entries close, we’re excited to share the latest updates on the Australian Event Awards and Symposium. Dive into what’s on, where it’s happening, and why you don’t want to miss out.
To support our entrants across Australia and around the world, we’ve extended the entry deadline to 9:00am AEST on Tuesday 29 July. This small shift ensures every outstanding submission has the chance to be counted.
Don’t let this chance slip you by!
Join us for a landmark 3 days in Coffs Harbour, with the Australian Event Symposium running 13 - 15 October at the Pacific Bay Resort.
Expect sessions on regional tourism impact, creative event design, hybrid formats, risk management, wellbeing, security, innovation, and future-focused programming.
Plus, kick things off with an exclusive pre-event Famil on 13 October.
We'll gather for the Australian Event Awards Ceremony on the evening of October 15, celebrating the best in creativity, innovation and excellence across our industry.
What time is 9AM AEST Where you are?
NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC, TAS - 9AM AEST, Tuesday 29 July.
SA, NT - 8:30AM, Tuesday 29 July.
WA - 7:00AM, Tuesday 29 July.
Our expert judging panel uses detailed rubrics and objective scoring frameworks to assess entries.
But the real value lies in the scored feedback you receive, benchmarked against national standards - complete with constructive comments to help you refine and improve next time.
Join us in Coffs Harbour from 13-15 October for a rich line up of sessions focused on sustainability, community and innovation at the Australian Event Symposium.
Here's an insight into two sessions you won't want to miss:
Andrew Cameron-Smith of Wonderment: Learn how to embed sustainable event management systems that balance environmental responsibility with exceptional delivery.
Ben Lewis of Gig Big: Explore how vibrant regional festivals - like those he's produced in Bellingen and Coffs Harbour - drive local community and economic impact.
These discussions - alongside standout panels on tech, risk, and design - offer practical takeaways to boost the impact of your next event.