Key dates for 2026 are listed below.
Note: Dates are subject to change
2026 Event Symposium 20 – 21 October 2026
2026 Event Awards Ceremony 21 October 2026
| Event Awards Entries Close | 16 July 2026 |
| Nominees for 2026 Announced | 12 August 2026 |
| Australian Event Symposium Early Bird Discount Ends | 28 August 2026 |
Above dates are subject to change.
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Penny Lion from Tourism Australia presents the closing keynote Vision Australia at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium 2017.
Living Smart Festival 2017 raises awareness of environmental issues and encourages residents to gain ideas and inspiration to live more sustainably. National Winner 2018
Australian Event Awards 2025
Australian Event Awards 2025
Singers perform at the Queensland Air Museum as part of Sunshine Coast Destination Experience during the social program at the Event Awards and Symposium 2017.
Yakusan for their work on The Hendrick's Gin "Parlour of Curiosities" at Spectrum Now Festival & Dark MOFO Festival 2015
2015 National Finalist - Best Achievement in Design, Look or Theming