The Australian Event Awards invites destinations across the country to submit an Expression of Interest to host the Australian Event Awards between 2028 and 2030
This is a unique opportunity for a destination to position itself at the centre of Australia’s events industry – hosting the nations leading event professionals, decision-makers, and creatives for the industry’s Night of Nights.
The Australian Event Awards is the national awards program recognising excellence across Australia’s 17+ billion events sector, bringing together organisers, producers, venues, suppliers and destinations from across the country.
The Opportunity
Hosting the Australian Event Awards provides a platform to:
Showcase your destination directly to national event decision-makers
Highlight local venues, suppliers and creative capability
Build meaningful industry connections and partnerships
Position your destination as a leader in Australia’s event landscape
Who Should Apply
Expressions of Interest are welcomes from:
State and Territory Organisations
Convention Bureaux
Local Councils and Destination Marketing Organisations
Venues and precincts (partnership with destination stakeholders
Next Steps
Detailed documentation outlining the opportunity, requirements and response process is available below
Submissions close at 3:00pm AEST, Friday 29 May 2026.
We encourage destinations to register their interest early and reach out with any questions to arrange a discussion with our team.
Be Part of the Night of Nights.
This is more than an event – it’s an opportunity to position your destination on the national stage and connect directly with the people shaping Australia’s events industry.
