Western Australia: where innovation meets majestic business event landscapes

Western Australia is a dramatic setting for business events, igniting a spark within and inspiring every delegate. It is now easier than ever to experience what #WAtheDreamState has to offer.

The capital city, Perth (Boorloo), offers unmatched global connectivity, well-serviced by over 20 international airlines, making it an easily accessible destination for delegates worldwide. Strategically located in the Asia-Pacific region, Perth serves as an ideal gateway for business delegates, blending convenience with unmatched hospitality, that Australia is world renowned for.

Perth Airport recently unveiled a brand-new, world-class airport terminal as part of the $5 billion infrastructure upgrade – which will set Perth up on the world stage as a travel hub for visitors. Helping to meet the growing demand of incoming travellers, delegates will soon walk through state-of-the-art infrastructure that speaks to the awe-striking colour and contrast found in Western Australia. The journey from the airport to the city centre has also never been easier, with Perth’s new Airport Train Line transporting delegates to the CBD in under 20 minutes – how easy is that!

Once here, whether it’s exploring the untrodden or enjoying urban cityscapes, Western Australia promises a rich and diverse experience for every business delegate. Sitting pretty on the banks of the Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan), Perth is Australia’s sunniest capital city, effortlessly blending urban cool with raw natural beauty.

Its heart is bustling with bars, restaurants, hotels, shopping and cultural spaces, and is also home to one of the world’s most beautiful inner-city parks, Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba). Within 30 minutes of the city centre, delegates can be exploring Western Australia’s oldest wine region, The Swan Valley, a dreamy Indian Ocean sunset, cycle around an island paradise, Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) or explore Perth’s port city of Fremantle (Walyalup).

Not only does Western Australia promise incredible landscapes that ignite innovation, but it offers an unparalleled platform for knowledge exchange, global partnerships and collaboration. Western Australia’s health and medical life sciences, international education, energy and mining & METS sectors, to name a few, are all globally recognised and continue to play an integral role in the State’s strong and growing economy.

Western Australia is bustling with an abundance of new and unique business services. Whether experiencing Western Australia for the first time or the hundredth, what’s on offer and emerging will surprise and delight. There are now over 150 hotels in the greater Perth metro area, equating to more than 16,000 rooms across a range of 3.5-star to 5-star hotels.

An array of new public spaces and revitalised buildings have activated the Perth central business district (CBD) and surrounds in recent years. Take a walk around the vibrant waterfront precinct of Elizabeth Quay (Gumap), boasting riverfront views, alfresco and rooftop dining, public art and playgrounds. The precinct continues to welcome new developments, including an exciting new multi-level hotel development. Revealed as The Elizabeth Hotel and Residences, paying homage to its waterfront location, promising to be a globally recognised, luxury hotel.

Linking the city’s CBD to Northbridge, Yagan Square connects people to place and is a celebration of WA’s heritage. It recently underwent a multi-million-dollar redevelopment and is home to Stories – a five-storey hospitality mecca featuring seven bars and restaurants with a variety of different offerings.

The State is also home to a huge range of contemporary venues which are beautifully designed, offering cutting edge technology with versatility to meet your requirements, from large plenary sessions to smaller breakout gatherings and private meetings. In recent years, Perth’s meeting space has grown immensely. An abundance of outdoor meeting space capitalises on Perth’s enviable climate and gives the city a distinct advantage.

Business events successfully held and secured in Western Australia showcase the growing desire and presence it has on the global stage including the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit 2024, The Campylobacter Helicobacter & Related Organisms Conference 2024 with Western Australian Noble Laureate Barry Marshall, Routes Asia 2025 and The International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies 2026.

With global connectivity, awe-inspiring landscapes and a hub for innovation, Western Australia is the perfect destination for your next business event or corporate and incentive adventure. WA’s natural beauty and cultural richness combined with exceptional infrastructure and world-wide partnerships, means now is the ideal time to experience #WAtheDreamState and kickstart your next business event in Western Australia.

Partner with Business Events Perth to plan your next business event with the expertise and local insights that guarantees success. “Delegates depart Perth with a deep connection to Western Australia, leaving a lasting legacy for your event.” “Perth’s premier offering is backed by a 96% satisfaction rating from over 170,000 travellers, according to Flight Centre’s global survey in 2024.”