Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre celebrates 25 Years

AUSTRALASIA – Business event leaders from around Australia enjoyed a world-class evening of celebration at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre 10 July, as the venue marked its 25th anniversary.
 
Four hundred guests enjoyed entertainment from popular singers Timomatic and Samantha Jade and a special menu prepared in house.
 
Earlier in the evening, after cocktails amid a stunning photographic display of highlights from the past 25 years, ABC radio presenter Adam Spencer led a special panel discussion with industry leaders who reflected on the Centre’s contribution to the events industry.
 
Centre Chief Executive Ton van Amerongen said the event was designed to mark 25 years of achievement for the industry, since the Centre opened its doors in 1988 creating a platform for Australia to compete on the world stage.
 
“You have all played a significant role in making business events successful for Australia, in making a cottage industry evolve to maturity and in making it a globally recognised success story,” Van Amerongen told guests.
 
The Chief Executive also paid tribute to his staff as well as the three organisations behind the success of the Centre: joint operators Accor and Compass, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and Business Events Sydney.
 
The Black Tie event was attended by representatives from convention centres and meeting bureaux from around the country, as well as tourism industry leaders, exhibition and conference organisers, suppliers and Centre clients.
 
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