2016 promises to be an “exciting year” for exhibitions and events, according to the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA).
The organisation highlighted the federal election, the opening of the International Convention Centre Sydney along with the expansion of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Adelaide Convention Centre as cause for excitement.
“We have a lot to look forward to this year as the value of exhibitions and events to economic development, trade and export, employment, visitation and knowledge sharing becomes more widely recognised.” EEAA chief executive Joyce DiMascio said.
“There has been more infrastructure investment to support exhibitions and events, the overall Australian economy is healthy and the Association’s new partnership with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) will help to position our sector within a highly influential industry network in the lead-up to the 2016 Federal election.”
Next month will see EEAA kick off its 2016 program at the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne. where it will be exhibiting and will also present a session as part of the knowledge program entitled Leading Lights from Leading Events. The session will focus on best practice case studies from the EEAA 2015 Awards for Excellence and will take place on the show floor.
“We are also looking forward to meeting our Members and Stakeholders and invite them to make an appointment and visit stand 2122,” DiMascio said.
AIME event director Ian Wainwright said that the primary objectives of both the show and of EEAA are “closely aligned”
“We benefit greatly from the industry history and knowledge shared by EEAA and its members,” he said.
“With a raft of EEAA Members on board to participate in AIME 2016 as exhibitors, buyers and visitors, we are excited to share this showcase of the very best the industry has to offer and we look forward to celebrating the 24th year of AIME with EEAA in February 2016.”
According to Wainwright, the participation of industry associations such as EEAA in AIME is “crucial” to ensure its value as a forum.
“It’s important that all key influencers in the industry come together to represent their members, and to have a voice in shaping the future of business events in the region.”
