The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has announced the finalists for the Australian Business Events Awards 2025, recognising excellence, innovation and impact across the nation’s industry.
The Awards celebrate the outstanding work of the people, teams and organisations who elevate the industry through creativity, innovation and leadership. This year’s finalists demonstrate the breadth and depth of capability across Australia’s business events community, from large-scale conferences and exhibitions to cutting-edge technology, sustainability initiatives, venue excellence and emerging leaders.
ABEA Chair, Peter King, said the Awards continue to highlight the strength and professionalism of an industry that delivers major economic, social and trade outcomes for Australia.
“Our finalists highlight the ambition and skill that drives the business events industry forward. Their achievements strengthen the foundations for long-term growth, talent development and global competitiveness. It’s a privilege to celebrate the people and organisations shaping our sector.” - ABEA Chair, Peter King
ABEA CEO, Melissa Brown, said the Awards showcase the united strength of the business events industry and the importance of recognising high standards.
“This year’s finalists show what is possible when our industry comes together to deliver exceptional outcomes. Their achievements set the benchmark for best practice nationally, and reflect the passion, creativity and professionalism that define our sector.”
The winners will be announced at the Australian Business Events Awards 2025 on 4 December, held as part of the Australian Business Events Association Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
2025 Australian Business Events Awards Finalists
Listed by award category, then alphabetical order
Best Consumer Show
- 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show – Mulpha Events Pty Ltd
- AusFitness Expo – National Media
- Good Food and Wine Show PERTH 2025 – SpecTAPular Events
- Melbourne Motor Show 2025 – Arinex
Best Trade Show
- AIME 2025 –Talk2 Media & Events
- CeMAT Australia 2025 – Hannover Fairs Australia
- Design & Build Week – National Media
- Food & Hospitality Week – National Media
Best Conference
- The 76th International Astronautical Congress – Sydney, 2025 – MCI Australia
- AFAC25 powered by INTERSCHUTZ – Hannover Fairs Australia
- SXSW Sydney 2024 – SXSW Sydney
- Visit Sunshine Coast Business Events Conference – Visit Sunshine Coast
Best Incentive Event
- Amway China – Encore Event Technologies
- Amway China 30th Anniversary Leadership Seminar – Melbourne Convention Bureau
- re-aWAken famil – Business Events Perth
- Mega Lekker Escape – Forum Group Events & Marketing
- TalentFest ’24 – Phoenix
Best Stand or Show Feature
- All Energy Australia – Enphase Energy – RX Australia
- All Energy Australia – Skin Cancer Clinic – RX Australia
- Designteam Stand – by Designteam
- Ford F-150 Catch of the Day Canteen Australian Road Show – Phoenix
- The Workshop @ ArchiBuild Expo – National Media
Best New Product or Service
- Partner Ticketing – Lüp Events
- Reed Gift Fairs Exhibitor Nurturing Program – RX Australia
- The Tech Briefing @ The Calyx – AV1
Best Technology Innovation
- CventIQ™ – Cvent
- Immersive Projection and LED Experiences – ICC Sydney
- Facial Recognition – Lüp Events
Sustainability Initiative Award – Climate & Environment
- Dann Event Hire – Dann Event Hire
- ReGen 2025 Sustainable Exhibitor Awards – Diversified Australia
- The Workshop @ ArchiBuild Expo – National Media
- Waste Expo – RX Australia
Sustainability Initiative Award – Social & Cultural
- Community Impact Program – Adelaide Convention Centre
- ReGen 2025 × Huskee Reusable Cup Partnership – Diversified Australia
- The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 – MCI Australia
Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign
- AFAC25 powered by INTERSCHUTZ – Hannover Fairs Australia
- All Energy Australia – RX Australia
- Leadership Philosophy – Kendra Naidoo – Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
- The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 – MCI Australia
- This Is Gold Coast 2025 – Experience Gold Coast
Organiser / PCO Team of the Year
- AA&P Events
- MCI Australia
- ASN Events
- Forum Group Events & Marketing
Venue Team of the Year
- Adelaide Convention Centre
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Sydney Showground
Non-Hire Service / Supplier Team of the Year
- Architects of Vibe
- AV1
- Half Eaten Donut
- NW Group
Hire Company Team of the Year
- Dann Event Hire
- Creative HireDisplayWise
- Microhire
- Moreton Hire
- Novatech Creative Event Technology
Best Bureau Destination Marketing Team of the Year
- Brisbane Economic Development Agency – Business Events Team
- Business Events Perth
- Destination North Coast – Business Events Team
- Experience Gold Coast
Future Leaders Award
- Georgia Bivens – Business Events Perth
- Karina Trotter – Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort (Accor)
- Muskaan Dhirani – Agentur Professional Conferences & Events
Event Manager of the Year
- Meg Watt – MCI Australia
- Hannah Pickford – ASN Events
- Sarah Weatherby – Arinex
- Stephanie Humphries – ICC Sydney
Operations Person of the Year
- Brooke Perry – AV1
- Giulio Chiaffoni – Laissez-faire Catering
- Samantha Rodis-Clarke – Wise Connections
Sales, Marketing or Business Development Person of the Year
- Thomas Howden – MCI Australia
- Andrew Crook – AV1
- David Quinn – Laissez-faire Catering
- Virginia Loyola – Arinex
Convention / Exhibition Centre of the Year
- Adelaide Convention Centre
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
- ICC Sydney
Business Event Venue (Non-Convention Centre) of the Year
- Cliftons Melbourne – Cliftons Event Solutions
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – MCG Events
- Peppers Silo Hotel
- Sydney Showground
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