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20-21 October 2026
Aanuka Beach House, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
The Symposium is full of engaging content in a practical format, designed to ramp up towards the Australian Event Awards ceremony at the end of the last day.
The Event Symposium will bring together leaders in the industry from some of Australia’s biggest events and festivals as well as offering a variety of sessions exploring the latest event trends, communication techniques and creatively enhancing events.
Please note that the program is subject to change.
Paul Baker Head Chef at the Australian Event Award winning Botanic Gardens Restaurant Adelaide presented a taste buds teasing food and wine matching session at Australian Event Awards and Symposium 2017.
Birdsville Big Red Bash
2016 National Finalist - Best Regional Event and 2016 National Winner - Australia's Favourite Event
Tulip Festival Wynyard 2019, Waratah-Wynyard Council, National Finalist 2020
Imagination Australia for their work on Freedom Of Movement (Ford Australia at Vivid Sydney 2017)
2017 National Winner - Best Technical Achievement or Innovation
In-House Event Team of the Year - Moonee Valley City Council - 2025 Nominee
General Manager of Forum Group Events (and 2013 Young Achiever of the Year) talks good delegate journeys at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium 2017.