Program

Events Uncovered, the annual must-attend showcase for event planners, is back with a new look and new format. The full day event provides an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes of events, and discover the hottest trends in theming, venues, catering, audio visual, photography and much more!

The 2022 program will offer a great mix of panel discussions, presentations and Q&As in which leading industry experts will share an update on where the event industry is at and where it’s going.

2022 PROGRAM
8:00 – 10:00	Breakfast	The Breakfast Club	Details to come soon.
10:45 – 10:50	Opening	Welcome	Welcome By Editor Lana Bogunovich & SMC General Manager Paul Davison
10:50 – 11:20	Keynote	Creativity, thinking outside the box, rethinking events	Keynote Simla Sooboodoo, Serial Social Entrepreneur
11:20 – 11:50	Panel 1	Industry Update	Industry update Business events leaders share insight into the state of the industry and the path forward Domenic Genua, CEO, EEAA Andrew Hiebl, CEO, Association of Australian Convention Bureaux Geoff Donaghy, CEO, International Convention Centre Sydney and Deputy Chair, BECA Peter McDonald, CEO of MEA
11:55 – 12:25	Presentation	Legal	Protecting yourself and your events It’s more important than ever to understand the ins and outs of event legalities. Delegates will leave this session with a legal checklist for future-proofing business events Matt Crouch, Principal, Matt Crouch Legal
12:30 – 1:20 EXPO – LUNCH BREAK
1:20 – 1:40	Q&A	Indigenous Culture	Celebrating and embracing Indigenous Australia How to incorporate Indigenous Australian culture into your events in a meaningful, sensitive way Marie Barbaric, Manager, Koori Kulcha
1:45 – 2:15	Panel 2	Sustainability, Social Responsibility	Events with a conscience Learn from the experts on how to create events that embrace sustainability and social responsibility, while providing strong ROI Nicole Walker, Managing Director, Arinex Anna Sheppard, CEO, Bambuddha Group Simla Sooboodoo, Founder, SLAK Flowers
2:20 – 2:50	Panel 3	Technology	The future of event tech The last 12 months has forced the event industry to innovate, and fast. As in-person events resume, our technology experts will share the latest advancements in event tech and the top trends to watch Chris Schlueter, Director of Business and Innovation, Sprintr Joe Ciliberto, Global Sales & Marketing Director, EventsAir
2:50 – 3:20 EXPO BREAK
3:30 – 4:00	Panel 4	Females of the future	Inspiring the next gen of industry leaders While the event industry has a strong representation of women, high-level positions and boards still often lack gender balance. Our female panellists share tips and advice for those looking to advance their career. Jane Lyons, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Sydney Sonia Sadiq Gandhi, Director, Gandhi Creations
4:05 – 4:25	Q&A / Presentation	Mental Health & Wellbeing	Finding balance in work and life Hear a first-hand experience and take away practical tools to help maintain mental health and wellbeing in today’s everchanging, fast-paced world Crosbie Lorimer, BeyondBlue Speaker
4:30 – 5:00	Panel 5	Case Studies	Three events, three lessons Hear from the organisers of three inspiring events about the challenges, triumphs and lessons we can learn about the new ways of delivering experiences. Lana Boardman, Director of Corporate Communications, Optus Carrie Kwan, Co-founder & CEO, Mums & Co
5:00 FINISH
6:00 – 8:00 WRAP PARTY

Note: This program is subject to change

Whether you’re an EA, PA, professional conference organiser, meeting planner or industry professional, Events Uncovered is an unmissable opportunity to meet face-to-face with leading suppliers and venue operators and seek inspiration for your next events.