Adelaide has won the hosting rights for the biennial Philanthropy Australia’s 2024 national conference, the first time it will be held outside Melbourne or Sydney.
Held at the Adelaide Convention Centre and taking place between August 5-7, the event is expected to attract more than 700 delegates, and speakers from around the world.
Business Events Adelaide’s CEO, Damien Kitto, said that this was further evidence that Adelaide was gaining momentum as a destination for business events.
He further acknowledged the support of the South Australian Government in securing this business event. “We are pleased that the Malinauskas Government recognises the value of business events to the state’s economic prosperity, not only in the short term but also in regard to their economic tail. We hope that the local philanthropy community can forge relationships that extend the value of this business event into the future.”
Australia-headquartered The Arinex Group has officially unveiled Arinex Live, which specialises in event management software, technical event direction, on-site production and experience, and post-event engagement.
At the heart of Arinex Live’s technology is the Arinex One platform. Designed by event managers for event managers, the Arinex One platform provides a range of functionalities that save organisers time and improve the delegate experience throughout the event life cycle.
In July, The Arinex Group – comprising Arinex event management services and Arinex Live technology services – delivered three in-person, multi-day conferences across three states and industry sectors in one week.
Arinex One efficiently streamlined the programme design for 45th International Conference of the IEEE Engineering and Medicine and Biology Society, resulting in significant time savings. The platform allowed for seamless session allocation for the four-day programme, easily managing over 700 speakers across 18 concurrent rooms, ensuring zero scheduling clashes.
All three events were also enhanced by the Arinex One event app, customised to meet the unique requirements of each conference.
For example, during the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2023, attendees harnessed the app’s capabilities to navigate through the event’s programme. They also enjoyed the convenience of accessing a dynamic newsfeed that provided real-time notifications. Furthermore, delegates actively engaged in interactive Q&A sessions, constructed personalised schedules, and seamlessly exchanged contact information with fellow delegates using scannable QR codes. This process also proved beneficial for exhibitors, facilitating efficient lead capture.
Beyond receiving lead information via email, exhibitors could instantly download comprehensive lead reports. This innovative feature extends to fostering engagement by introducing point-based incentives and leaderboards. This gamification approach encourages interaction and engagement between attendees and exhibitors.
Similarly, at the Dieticians Australia 2023 Conference, Arinex Live provided comprehensive support to speakers, offering technical direction and on-site production assistance to ensure they had all the necessary resources for their presentations.
In addition to speaker support, The Arinex Group’s team ensured the overall success of the conferences with a physical presence at all stages. The dedicated on-site teams also played a crucial role in managing self-service registration kiosks and streamlining the registration process for thousands of attendees.