Adelaide to welcome PCO conference in December

After an eight-year absence, Australia’s Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) annual conference is returning to Adelaide in 2023. The PCOA is the leading body representing the interests of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers in Australia and New Zealand. Scheduled to run 10-12 December, the conference is expected to bring 450 attendees to the city. These delegates manage events that attract over 160,000 business event attendees each year and so the event is seen as a major opportunity for Adelaide to demonstrate why it is a well connected and flexible business event destination. The PCOs and event managers will also experience for themselves how the city has evolved into a vibrant hub of innovation and creativity. “As someone who lived and worked in the city some years ago, I am delighted to be bringing PCOA 2023 to Adelaide,” said PCOA Councillor (NSW) Karen Sainsbury of Cornerstone Events. “Adelaide has grown to encompass all the big city infrastructure expected of a business event destination but has lost none of its boutique appeal.” Maxine Tod from the PCOA added: “After a site inspection, Team Adelaide’s co-operative spirit stood out. This is without a doubt a business event city.” As part of this PCOA experience, Business Events Adelaide has organised post-event familiarisations, including visits to new or redeveloped venues, innovation districts, and regions including the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley, providing an opportunity for business event bookers to gain deeper insights into the state’s thriving business events ecosystem. Damien Kitto, CEO of Business Events Adelaide, said: “We look forward to welcoming PCOA delegates, and showcasing our clean, green and connected city. We promise a memorable experience that highlights the evolution of the business events sector in our state, and demonstrating to these influencing buyers the environmental, cultural and economic advantages of choosing Adelaide for their future business events.” For more information, visit: www.businesseventsadelaide.com.au