2021 CONGRESS EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
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2021 CONGRESS EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
Welcome It’s my pleasure to invite you to participate in the 2021 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry
Congress to be held over multiple key locations in May and June 2021.
VMA President, Leighton As the single largest meeting of venue professionals in the Asia-Pacific region, our
Wood and Congress annual Congress is going from strength to strength. Over the past five years, the
Committee Chair, Paul Congress has continued to break attendance records each year and it’s an exciting
Sergeant, would like to extend time for the VMA as our membership starts to see green shoots emerging for many
to you a personal invitation to parts of our industry.
become involved in the
The last 12 months has been like no other for our industry. Our venues and suppliers
success of the upcoming 2021
have had to grapple with a virtual shutdown of our business and the VMA made the
Asia-Pacific Venue Industry difficult decision to cancel our 2020 Congress.
Congress.
Our 2021 Congress offering will be somewhat different from previous years to account
Becoming an exhibitor at this for the ongoing potential for travel restrictions. However rest assured all of the
annual event will heighten your elements you love and value from the Congress remain - we will deliver a thought-
provoking and educational program, including motivational presentations, diverse
profile within the industry and
technical sessions featuring high profile speakers, along with a fantastic social and
will also assist the Venue networking program.
Management Association in
delivering a Congress of This year we have the added pleasure of co-presenting the Auckland leg of the
exceptional standard and Congress with our good friends EVANZ. The success of our annual Congress is due in
recognition. no small part to the ongoing participation of our Exhibitors. As a leading supplier to the
venue industry, this is your annual opportunity to foster stronger and more beneficial
relationships with VMA members.
LEIGHTON WOOD
PRESIDENT, VENUE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
OUR 2021 CONGRESS PROGRAM DAILY SCHEDULE
• 2 COUNTRIES 11:30AM REGISTRATION OPENS
• 4 LOCATIONS 12:00PM TRADE EXHIBIT OPENS & LUNCH SERVICE
• 4 KEY NOTES, 12 PLENARY SESSIONS 1:00PM OFFICAL WELCOME
• IN VENUE AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS KEY NOTE ADDRESS
• 4 TRADE EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES 2:00PM PLENARY SESSION 1
3:00PM TRADE EXHIBIT OPENS & AFTERNOON TEA
SERVICE
BRISBANE, AUS 3:30PM PLENARY SESSION 2
4:30PM PLENARY SESSION 3
THURSDAY, 27 TH MAY 2021
5:30PM TRADE EXHIBIT OPENS & AFTER 5 NETWORKING DRINKS
7:00PM EVENT CLOSE & MOVE TO OFFICIAL BAR
SYDNEY, AUS The New Zealand event will run across 2 days and will incorporate additional education
sessions on the 2nd morning.
THURSDAY, 3 RD JUNE 2021
COMPARISON
MELBOURNE, AUS
Element Melbourne 2019 2021 Adapted Congress
THURSDAY, 10 TH JUNE 2021 Congress targets
Delegates 406 450 in person, 200 virtual
AUCKLAND, NZ Exhibitors 36 45
WED 16 TH & THURS 17 TH JUNE 2021 Trade Floor Hours 5.5 hours 12 hours
Delivered in Education Content 22 hours; 22 sessions 16 hours; 16 sessions
partnership with
EVANZ and After 5 Networking 1.5 hours 6 hours
incorporating their
mid year conference.
VMA MEMBERSHIP
BY SECTOR
WHY SHOULD
YOU EXHIBIT? EXAMPLES OF YOUR CONGRESS AUDIENCE
• Adelaide Convention Centre • Melbourne Cricket Club
Your attendance at this event puts you on the • Adelaide Entertainment Centre • Melbourne Festival
centre stage of this growing gathering of • Adelaide Oval • Newcastle Entertainment Centre
• Arts Centre Melbourne • Optus Stadium
industry leaders including CEO's, Managing
• ASB Theatre Marlborough • Philippine International Convention Centre
Directors, and General Managers. • Auckland Art Gallery • Qudos Bank Arena
• Auckland Live • Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The 2021 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress • Auckland Museum • RAC Arena
provides you with an invaluable opportunity to • Auckland Stadiums • Regent On Broadway
• Australian Institute of Sport • Royal Agricultural Society NSW
showcase your products and services to a captive
• Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre • Spark Arena
audience and gain exposure to high-profile • Blundstone Arena • Sunshine Coast Stadium
industry leaders and decision makers. • Brisbane Entertainment Centre • Sydney Opera House
• Cairns Convention Centre • The Eden Park Trust
• Canberra Theatre Centre • The Trusts Arena
This unique event brings together more than 400
• Central Coast Stadium • Townsville City Council
delegates from sport stadiums, entertainment • Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
• Crown Perth
arenas, convention and exhibition centres, • Darwin Convention Centre • Vbase
performing arts centres, racecourses, festivals, • HOTA - Gold Coast • Venues Canberra
showgrounds and other venues from across the • International Convention Centre Sydney • Venues NSW
• Isaac Theatre Royal • Venues Wellington
Asia-Pacific region.
• Marvel Stadium • Venues West
• Melbourne & Olympic Parks • Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre
• Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre • Westpac Stadium
• WIN Sports &Entertainment Centres
EXHIBITOR
PACKAGES
Congress Attendees by Decision Making Role
The 2021 Congress Trade Exhibition provides you with an
invaluable opportunity to showcase your products and services
to a captive audience. By securing your presence at the exhibit,
you have the opportunity to personally communicate with your
clients, develop and strengthen your brand, and discover what is
(and isn’t) happening in the industry.
As a confirmed Exhibitor, you will be in one location with
hundreds of venue professionals AND some of your closest
competition. Other brands will be there networking, building
relationships, and closing sales with your potential clients.
With access to senior-level venue executives with millions of
dollars in buying power, your attendance at the Congress
sessions and social functions gives you face-to-face exposure
and influence with high-profile industry leaders and key
decision-makers.
SOME WHO HAVE BENEFITED
FROM ATTENDANCE
24/7 Software Kyazoonga Australia Pty Ltd
Adecco Group M.A. Security
ASM Global NCR Corporation
Australasian Leisure Management NOVOX Australia Pty Ltd
WHY EXHIBIT? Big Screen Video
Camatic Seating
Orca
Panasonic Visual Solutions
Engage with key decision-makers at the largest Coca Cola Amatil PBM Safety
gathering of venue management professionals in Davcor Group Pty Ltd Priava
the Asia-Pacific region: Ecoglo International Ltd Profurn Commercial
EKA CyberLock Riedel Communications
Face-to-face business is the most effective way to ENTA Ticketing Solutions Sebel Furniture
build customer relationships ESP Australia SICO South Pacifc Ltd
MILLIONS of dollars in venue buying power Event Health Management Skidata Australasia
Gain access to quality leads, qualified buyers, and Eventbooking The Clear Bag Shop
quality sales Eventbrite The P.A. People
Demonstrate your company’s product/service to Feld Entertainment The Riskworks Group Pty Ltd
Globelet TicketRocket
live audiences
Gunnebo Ticketek Australia
Increase your branding reach to venue executives House of Tickets Ticketmaster Australasia Pty Ltd
Strengthen relationships with your existing Humanforce Ungerboeck Software International
customers Italiquore Brand Unilumin Australia Pty Ltd
GROW YOUR BUSINESS John Herber Ltd Voodoo Australia Pty Ltd
EXHIBITOR INVESTMENT
Recognising the challenging time service providers and suppliers to the
industry have experienced during the pandemic we have created an
affordable and cost effective solution for the 2021 Congress.
INVESTMENT
VMA Members: AUD $650 per location
Non-Members: AUD $775 per location
INCLUSIONS
• 1 complimentary Exhibitor space. Includes allocated area with
dressed 1.8m trestle table, 2 chairs and access to power.
• Recognition on all Congress exhibitor marketing collateral
including VMA digital platforms. Electronic delegate list of
Congress Attendees (post-Congress)
• Promotional item (provided by sponsor) made available from your
trade exhibit.
• All catering for delegates held in the Exhibition area, thereby
maximizing opportunities for engagement and networking
with delegates.
• Access to all education and social sessions, includes
all catering.
NOTE
• Strict 90 minute bump in/out period applies on the day, no
booth shell or signage provided, no custom builds, no outside
furniture is available.
• Loading bay access will not be available and all exhibitor
materials must be carried in by person.
Who’s Who Advertise in the Who's Who
Membership
Directory For advertisers aiming at the sport, entertainment, performing
arts, convention, exhibition and meetings industries, the VMA
2021 Who’s Who Industry Directory offers a uniquely well-targeted
promotional medium. It is the one directory that can reach
In its NEW DIGITAL FORMAT the 2021 Venue decision-makers at all levels, from middle management to chief
Management Association Who’s Who executives, in hundreds of venues that, collectively, host tens of
thousands of events attended by millions every year.
Membership Directory continues to be highly
sought-after and regularly referenced by
members across the region.
Distribution – NEW DIGITAL FORMAT
Whether you’re looking for the manager of a Digital copies of the directory are distributed direct to all VMA
venue, sourcing suppliers or simply looking to members in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific and
broaden your network, you will find what you continue to be available to all current and new members via the
are looking for in the Who’s Who. The format is VMA Members portal. This will ensure all members have access to
simple, convenient, comprehensive and cross- the publication all year round to maximise exposure for advertisers.
referenced.
Covering Australia, New Zealand and the Asia
Pacific, the Who’s Who offers a fantastic
opportunity to advertise your product or
services.
Who’s Who
Membership
Directory
2021
Artwork due Friday, 8th May 2021
Must be a current financial
member of the VMA to advertise in
the Who’s Who Membership
Directory.
Advertising Rates
Premium Positions
Inside Front Cover - $4,015 (ex gst)
Page 1 - $4,015 (ex gst)
Inside Back Cover - $4,015 (ex gst)
Last Page - $3,575 (ex gst)
Facing Table of Contents - $3,575 (ex gst)
Facing Welcome Letter - $3,575 (ex gst)
Standard Positions Supplying Materials
Full Page - $3,080 (ex gst) • Please send a finished, high-res copy of your advertisement
artwork to admin@vma.org.au
Half Page - $1,980 (ex gst)
• Artwork must be supplied in High Resolution (300dpi), PDF
Quarter Page - $1,100 (ex gst)
File Format and CMYK colour format.
Pocket Size - $650 (ex gst) • Artwork due Friday, 8 May 2021
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INTEREST AS A
EXHIBITOR OR
ADVERTISER
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VMAAsiaPacific
Talk to us now
Venue Management Association
about a tailored (Asia and Pacific)
CONTACT US
package that best Michael Brierley
suits your needs! Chief Executive
Phone: +61 (0) 414 288 679
Email: michael@vma.org.au
Venue Management Association
PO Box 2015, Beenleigh,
QLD 4207 Australia
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