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
| Entries Open | 25 March 2026 |
| Australian Event Symposium Super Saver Registrations Open | 25 March 2026 |
| Early Starters Ends | 1 June 2026 |
| Symposium Super Saver Ends | 29 June 2026 |
| Australian Event Symposium Early Bird Registrations Open | 30 June 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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Industry legends Ignatius Jones, Lena Malouf, Peter Rix and Sandy Hollway explore how to succeed in events at the Australian Event Symposium in 2017.
Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster, Ord Valley Events
2015 National Winner - Best Regional Event
TAFE Queensland took a contemporary and innovative approach to training 15,000 volunteer event staff and Games staff for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. National Winner 2018
Dreamtime 2015 Business Session and Dinner, Belle Laide Events
2016 National Winner - Best Corporate Event
Chelsea Gibson performing at the Australian Event Awards 2019 in Perth
Margaret River Gourmet Escape 2016 presented by Audi
2017 National Finalist - Local Tickets Best Regional Event