I invite you to join us for an industry catch-up at one of our Social Connect event locations. Most events will take place on Thursday, March 27, with others scheduled soon after to make the most of exciting opportunities.

As our Social Connect program evolves, we’re making changes in 2025 to better align with the industry’s needs and preferences.

We welcome both ABEA members and Business Events Industry friends who would like to connect with our community.

Tickets can be purchased via the links below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

SYDNEY –  Royal Randwick

• 3.15 pm – Mini-seminar *. Sydney infrastructure update.
• 4.30 pm – Tour of Royal Randwick
• 5.15 pm – Social Connect event
• 7.00 pm – Event concludes

* By popular demand, the Sydney Infrastructure session will return with an update.  This event will include a lineup of industry leaders to bring us up to date on what is happening in and around Sydney, and how that will influence business events. A fabulous follow up to the 2024 event.

Ticket includes all sessions from 3.15 pm through to 7.00 pm.

Proudly sponsored by Royal Randwick.

MELBOURNE – The Deck - Melbourne Cricket Ground

• 4.30 pm – Tour of Business Events facilities at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
• 5.15 pm - Social Connect event
• 7.00 pm – Event concludes

Proudly sponsored by MCG Events.

GOLD COAST – SkyPoint

• 4.30 pm – Tour of SkyPoint
• 5.15 pm - Social Connect event
• 7.00 pm – Event concludes

Proudly sponsored by SkyPoint Events.

* First drink included. Additional drinks available at the bar.

DARWIN – Darwin Convention Centre

• 5.15 pm – Social Connect event
• 7.00 pm – Event concludes

Proudly sponsored by the Darwin Convention Centre.

Perth - Quay Perth

ABEA is partnering with Business Events Perth for their Sundowner Networking Event, bringing together industry professionals for an evening of connections and collaboration.

Thursday 27 March 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Proudly sponsored by Business Events Perth and Dress for Success

Ticket pricing

• BEP / ABEA Financial Member $30.00
• BEP Affiliate Member $40.00
• Non-Member $45.00

Brisbane Social Connect events alternate with the Gold Coast. The next Social Connect Event in SEQ will be in Brisbane.

Adelaide, Canberra & Hobart. Social and educational connect programs are currently in the planning stages for these locations. Stay tuned for more details to follow soon.

Cairns – The Cairns business events community will be gathering on 27th March for an informal social gathering. If you'd like to participate, please express your interest by emailing memberservices@abea.org.au and we will advise the coordinating lead in Cairns.

For any enquiries, contact the ABEA Team at memberservices@abea.org.au or call 02 9413 9520.