20 Sessions in two rooms, with over 30 speakers, dissecting real-life event scenarios across a range of event segments including Luxury, Outdoor, Sport, Award, Food & Beverage and more. 

 

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Opening Remarks

Presented by:

The Hon. John GRAHAM, MLC Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events, The Night Time Economy and Music


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THE AMazing race: how to plan & execute multiple events worldwide

Presented by

Elise Doganieri
Co-Creator and Executive Producer, The Amazing Race


Accessibility Doesn't Care about Disability - Just How Accessible is Your Event?

Presented by

Nick Morris
OAM, Dual Paralympian, Director at Morris Goding Access Consulting


SECURING AND SAFELY OPERATING THE BIGGEST EVENTS IN THE WORLD- GLASTONBURY, SXSW,BEIJING OLYMPICS, REDBULL UK

Presented By

Tim Roberts
The Event Safety Shop (UK)


AMERICAS CUP TO SAIL GP - BRINGING A LUXURY EVENT TO SYDNEY HARBOUR

Presented By

Leah Trafford
Safety and Camping Manager, Splendour in the Grass


MOONLIGHT CINEMA & WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL - HOW DO HALLMARK EVENTS SURVIVE AND THRIVE FOR DECADES?

Presented By

Suzanna Penaflor
National Venue and Operations Manager, Moonlight Cinema

Amanda Jackes

Chief Executive Officer, Woodford Folk Festival


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DO YOU HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO TAKE RISK AT YOUR EVENT? DEMYSTIFYING EVENT WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE DILIGENCE.

Presented By

Brad Glassington
Assistance State Inspector (Investigations and Emergency Response Directorate), SafeWork NSW


Paid Policing in NSW & Victoria - How Many, How Much and Who Makes the Call?

Presented By

Brian Yates
Chief Inspector - Public Order Manager, State Planning Unit, Police Transport & Public Safety Command, NSW Police

Mark Morris
Inspector, Vicpol Major Event Planning Unit, Victoria Police

Craig Sheridan
Lead Security & Risk Advisor, Vivid Sydney 2018


SAMSUNG VIVID ACTIVATION: ENGAGING PASSIVE AND ACTIVE USERS IN AN EXPERIENCE AT VIVID WITH A VISITATION OF 133,489 PEOPLE

Presented By

Jamie Skaltsounis
Senior Event and Experience Manager (Mobile Division), Samsung Electronics


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Sydney Festival - Presented by iAuditor

Presented By

John Bayley
Sydney Festival


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BOOMERS VS TEAM USA: PLANNING A FIRST TIME EVENT IN MELBOURNE FOR OVER 90 000 BASKETBALL FANS.

Presented By

Murray Hodges
Head of Lifestyle and Sport, TEG Live

Jerril Rechter
Chief Executive Officer, Basketball Australia

Paul Maley
Chief Operating Officer, Basketball Australia


ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL & SYDNEY GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS: HOW DO YOU GAIN THE BEST RESULT FOR BOTH SPONSORS AND YOUR EVENT?

Presented By

Heather Croall
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Fringe Festival

David Martin Harris
Head of Partnerships, Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras


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BLACKMORES SYDNEY RUNNING FESTIVAL, DISTINGUISHED GENTLMAN’S RIDE AND ONE WAVE - HOW TO REMAIN AUTHENTIC WHEN RAISING MONEY AND AWARENESS AT YOUR EVENT

Presented By

Mark Hawawa
Founder, Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

Ben Graetz Co-founder, Grassrootz

Sam Schumacher Ambassador, OneWave


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MIAMI DOLPHINS: EVENT LEGACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - WHAT IS YOUR EVENT LEAVING BEHIND?

Presented By

Bennett Merriman
Founder & Co-Director, Rosterfy


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The Mushroom Group - Dirty Dancing

Presented By

Paul Barbaro
Event Director, Mushroom Group


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AROMA FESTIVAL, VINO PARADISO, SMOOTH FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE, BASTILLE FRENCH FESTIVAL - FOOD & BEVERAGE FESTIVALS; WHERE TO NEXT FOR SYDNEY’S HIGH PROFILE FOOD EVENT PRECINCT?

Presented By

Adam Schumack
Manager - Events, Place Management NSW

Karla Coggan
Manager - Events, Place Management NSW

Vincent Hernandez
Founder, BBR Experiential Agency

Kerri Glasscock
Festival Director & CEO, Sydney Festival


HARM MINIMISATION -MANAGING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUDIENCE BEHAVIOUR AND ON-GROUND CONTROLS

Presented By

Dr Kate Baecher
Clinical Psychologist

Darryl Jeffrey
Chief Operating Officer, Sydney Showground

Paul Chivers
Risk Facilitator

Mike Hammond
EMS Medical