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 |
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10:00 AM TRADE EXHIBITION OPEN | |||
10:45 – 10:50 AM | Opening | Welcome | Welcome By Editor Lana Bogunovich & SMC General Manager Paul Davison |
10:50 – 11:20 AM | Keynote | Creativity, thinking outside the box, rethinking events |
Keynote Simla Sooboodoo, Serial Social Entrepreneur |
11:20 – 11:50 AM | Panel 1 | Industry Update |
Industry update Peter McDonald, CEO of MEA |
11:55 AM – 12:25 PM | 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, Founder & Director, Matt Crouch Legal |
12:30 – 1:20 PM EXPO – LUNCH BREAK | |||
1:20 – 1:40 PM | 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 PM | Panel 2 | Sustainability, Social Responsibility |
Events with a conscience Nicole Walker, Managing Director, Arinex |
2:20 – 2:50 PM | Panel 3 | Technology |
The future of event tech Chris Schlueter, Director of Business and Innovation, Sprintr Joe Ciliberto, Global Sales & Marketing Director, EventsAir Michelle Schuberg, CEO, Curiious |
2:50 – 3:20 PM EXPO BREAK | |||
3:30 – 4:00 PM | 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 Christina Grasso, General Manager of Hotels, Events and Guest Experience, The Star |
4:05 – 4:25 PM | Q&A / Presentation | Mental Health & Wellbeing |
Finding balance in work and life Crosbie Lorimer, BeyondBlue Speaker |
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Panel 5 | Case Studies |
Three events, three lessons Lana Boardman, Director of Corporate Communications, Optus |
5:00 PM SPICE KNOWLEGE SESSIONS FINISH | |||
6:00 PM TRADE EXHIBITION CLOSE | |||
6:00 – 8:00 PM 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.