Spice Knowledge sessions

Ready to spice up your event knowledge?

The Spice Knowledge Sessions are a sizzling blend of panel discussions, presentations, and Q&A. Learn and unlearn everything you need to know about running successful events. We’re throwing the rulebook out.

Leading industry experts share industry updates, trends, new initiatives great take away points.  Take a look at the 2026 program overview below. Stay tuned for more updates, because this is one knowledge-packed party you don’t want to miss.

2026 EVENTS UNCOVERED OVERVIEW
8.00am – 8.45am

BREAKFASTER MASTERCLASS
Served with a fresh breakfast to start the day. Pre-registration required with your Spice Knowledge Sessions Pass.

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9.00am – 9.10am   WELCOME to EVENTS UNCOVERED 2026 by emcee Jessica Ridley.
Opening Address by Spice News Editor Gavin Dennett and Hyatt Regency Sydney.
9.10am  

Opening Keynote:
The courage to connect: A first-movers guide to a human future in the AI era Presented by Yasmin London, Founder of First Movers Co and Former Professional swimmer.

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10.20am – 11.25am

Refresh & Connect Break
 11.25am – 12.45pm

Emerging leaders: The next-generation talent reshaping events

The next generation of events professionals are currently transforming purpose, leadership and connection in business events. This panel of young events industry leaders from across hospitality, destination marketing, live experiences and event delivery represent the present and future of the sector, demonstrating new approaches to leadership, community, creativity, culture and career growth.

Kseniia Kusnetsova, Marketing Executive, Business Events, Brisbane Economic Development Agency.
Terence Smith, Events Manager, Known Associates Events.
Edward Callen, Technology Operations Manager, Adelaide Convention Centre.
Holly Barnett, Project Manager, Touchpoint Meeting Services.
Moderated by Andrew Crook, Chair, ABEA Emerging Leaders Council.
12.45pm – 1.35pm Refresh & Connect Break
1.35pm – 3.20pm

Spice Knowledge Sessions
3.20pm – 3.50pm

Refresh & Connect Break
3.50pm – 5.00pm

Spice Knowledge Sessions
5.00pm – 6.00pm

Sundowner Drinks
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*The above program is applicable to All Access Pass holders only.
*Program is subject to change.