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Blue Mountains Events & Conferences

Locality: Winmalee, New South Wales

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25.01.2022 I was lucky to hear Gihan Perera speak at the PCO conference last year. In a recent email he shared, he posed the question, are you measuring for COI (Cost of Inaction)? ROI answers the question,What are the benefits of this change?, whereas COI answers the question, What is the cost of not changing? An interesting perspective when we set our minds to a future event, business or project. If we don’t change for the future - what is the cost?

24.01.2022 I have been so delighted with growing these lovely micro herbs throughout my extended time working at home (and homeschooling and all the other aspects of isolation ha!). What hobbies did you pick up throughout the past few months? Are you going to keep them going?

24.01.2022 Where do I find conference speakers? While it may surprise you, one of the biggest avenues I use to find prospective speakers for conferences is social media - especially Linked In! You can get a great sense of peoples expertise and ability through what they share online PLUS how they engage with people gives extra insight. I also explore word of mouth referrals and other more traditional avenues to put together the best programs for every event I do.

24.01.2022 Is it time for some better COVID terms & conditions? Recently I was presented with T&C’s from a venue for an event I’m planning for next year. They require me to pay 50% upfront, which before COVID was kind of understandable, but now is difficult to commit to. What might happen between now and then? What if we need to adjust the date or change the format of the event? What if I have way less attendees coming and need to reduce the total numbers?... Is it time for T&C’s to change in light of COVID-19? What do you think?

24.01.2022 Have you checked out the altitude awards? Held by Women with Altitude, they are a great way to celebrate your business achievements or raise up others! Learn more about the business categories and enter your submission! buff.ly/37xIZ8C

23.01.2022 Over the past few weeks, I attended a series of sessions run by @WomenwithAltitudeAustralia and presented by the wonderful Gabby Benkovich from Judge Accounting teaching all about creating a profitable business. It was great to learn from Gabby and be challenged to make changes in my business to make it more profitable. Thanks to both Women with Altitude and Judges Accounting for such great workshops! Now to roll up my sleeves and start implementing what Ive learnt

23.01.2022 We all know the age-old adage from Benjamin Franklin that if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. In the events industry, this often feels like it rings true, with every events professional able to tell you tales of poorly planned events they’ve either attended or been involved in, and what stress and frustration it caused for everyone. But how do we plan for the unplannable? Check out my latest blog to find out

23.01.2022 Ive been doing a bootcamp with Events Air recently to better understand ONAir, their recently released virtual conferencing platform and better be able to deliver tailored virtual events for my clients. Considering going virtual or creating a hybrid event? I can help. Send me a message!

22.01.2022 Its been an amazing two days at the Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains MGallery By Sofitel at the Altitude Small Business Conference. I am so proud of all the wonderful people who came together at this event for great networking and education. There were many joys and stresses in the planning process but overall we had a successful event!

22.01.2022 Harness your inner light A gentle reminder for you that I got recently from a fortune cookie. Sometimes prompts for reflection and inspiration come from the craziness places.... Recently what has been inspiring you personally?

22.01.2022 Why should you hold a conference for your association members? Conferences help to: Raise your association profile Provide networking for your members... Further educate your members PLUS increase your membership If you need help getting started with your first event OR making your current event more successful send me a message!

22.01.2022 The Blue Mountains is just a short drive from Sydney but feels like you are a world away from your every day. With World Heritage views and walks, artisan food, local made wares and wonderful people why wouldnt you #thinkoutsidethecity for you next trip or event? #GoBlue #StayANightOrTwo #VisitBlueMountains #LoveNSW #newsouthwales #mtnsmade #bluemountains #lostmtns

21.01.2022 Where do you find the best GROWTH or development for your business? Is it in big conferences? Smaller events or workshops? ... Or do you find the most growth AFTER the event, when youre making it happen in your own business? Share with me in the comments where youve found the biggest growth in your biz!

21.01.2022 This shot from Witches Leap in Katoomba by the ever amazing Gary P Hayes photography shows how majestic the Blue Mountains is in all seasons. Winter in the Blue Mountains shows us amazing greenery, quick waterfalls and beautiful views in dappled light. Plus roaring fires and good food abound in our local restaurants and hotels what are you waiting for? #bluemountains #lostmtns #eventherethisyear #thinkoutsidethecity #katoomba #bluemountainsevents #chasingwaterfalls #hiddenforest

21.01.2022 Had a great time at the Blue Mountains Tourism meeting at the Palais Royal this morning! What a great venue! Perfect to book out for your next sales kickoff meeting or business retreat

19.01.2022 When Im not busy organising professional conferences, Im in my community. The other hat I wear is Weekend Canteen Lady for my local soccer club. Before COVID hit, we would regularly serve over 800 rolls with sausages, bacon and eggs or chicken on a single Saturday. ... I love being a part of my community!

19.01.2022 Recently I did some work with Mel & Ngaire at Focus & Flourish to get clarity and direction in my business. It was so energising to collaborate at INDY MTNS once again after so long isolating. Appropriately socially distanced of course!

18.01.2022 Im still overwhelmed with the wonderful turn out for the Altitude Small Business conference last week. Thank you to everyone who was involved as a speaker, a sponsor, an expo holder or as a delegate. These events truly couldnt happen without everyone involved! In these unprecedented times, it was wonderful to be able to all get together (perhaps the last time for a little while) and network and learn from the experts about how to plan, nurture and grow our businesses. What... was your biggest takeaway from the conference? #smallbusinessbluemtns #eventherethisyear #leura #bluemountainsbusiness #altitudesmallbusinessconference2020

17.01.2022 Its only after youve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform. One month on and I understand this quote by Roy T Bennett even more. As someone whos literal bread and butter is facilitating events where large numbers of people gather together, the inability to do so had me initially very stressed. However being forced out of my comfort zone has been unexpectedly transformative, giving me need to upskill even further and get creativ...e about delivering professional events. How has COVID-19 unexpectedly grown you?

16.01.2022 School is officially back and therefore so am I! After taking some time off with family and easing back into work in January, I’m now full steam ahead for Feb Blue Mountains Events & Conferences has a lot of exciting projects this year and I can’t wait to share more about them as we continue forging ahead in a forever changed events industry.

16.01.2022 As our event industry continues to take hits, I cant help but reflect on lessons working in this industry has taught me. Im especially grateful for my experience and time working at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (and a short stint at ICC Sydney). The great working environment there helped establish me, and teach me some of the great habits I rely on in event planning today! I know we as the events industry can adapt and bounce back from this crisis. For now, ...Im thankful for how what Ive learnt helps me to continue to adapt to changing circumstances and keep events alive. Ps - Can you spot me in this pic? #eventsaustralia #eventmanagement #eventindustry

16.01.2022 Have you been to the amazing Mt Tomah? Specialising in cool climate plants from Australia and around the world, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah features more than 6,000 species spread across 28 hectares of cultivated land as well as an additional 244 hectares of wilderness. Its well worth the drive up Bells Lines of Road to wander through the beautiful gardens. ... #goblue #stayanightortwo #bluemountains #lostmtns #visitnsw #destinationnsw

15.01.2022 It's almost Christmas and I'm officially signing off for the year! It's been a big one, and I wanted to end 2020 highlighting 12 things my year involved #1 - I successfully ran the Altitude Small Business Conference for the first time, in collaboration with the wonderful ladies at Women with Altitude. #2 - Almost the day after Altitude, the events industry shut down, sending myself and many other professionals into a big unknown.... #3 - School moved to home... #4 - ...and so did work! #5 - More time at home had me growing micro herbs in my ceiling and focusing on the little joys. #6 - I planned the Australian Bushfire Building Conference as a hybrid event... #7 - ...and successfully pulled it off! Despite all the COVID challenges, this years hybrid Bushfire Building Conference may have been the best one yet, and was a huge personal and professional achievement of mine. #8 - Work at the canteen at Springwood Soccer Club changed - no copious sausages to BBQ! #9 - I attended a LOT of zoom trainings, workshops and events. #10 - Zoom networking and virtual networking drinks saw me drinking wine with colleagues and friends from the comfort of our own homes. #11 - I applied for (and got!) some funding for business events in the future, creating stronger friendships and partnerships in the process. #12 - Worked on and attended the Lithgow Bushfire Building Community Day which was a wonderful opportunity to remember and reflect on last years challenging season. Thank you to all who were a part of my year, it's been challenging but also rewarding! Wishing you a joyful and restful festive season

15.01.2022 During isolation, Ive continued to work on the Bushfire Building Conference for 2020, shifting to online meetings and new online conferencing technology. The initial potential that the event wouldnt go ahead, reminded me of the critical importance of these kinds of events. Even when normal life feels like its been paused, the conversation on important issues cant be! Living and working in this area makes this conference extra special for me and the conversations extra im...portant. What work do you do that is personally extra meaningful?

15.01.2022 As the global pandemic of COVID-19 developed around the globe, the events industry had to stop and take stock, quickly learning to pivot from the traditional delivery of events. Virtual conferences have quickly risen in popularity, as a way to engage and educate people even when they cant meet together. However, they wont ever take over the industry forever! One of the things COVID-19 has taught us is that online just cant replace the benefits of gathering together in per...son. Hybrid events, a combination of in-person and online, will definitely be here to stay following the pandemic. Would you consider adding a virtual element to your in-person event? Ps. I had so much fun trying out this green screen the other week! A great tool for professional virtual conferencing.

13.01.2022 Have you noticed how tired you are after a few Zoom meetings? This article explains how our brains have to work harder to interpret non-verbal communication signals in an online environment. While virtual events are here to stay, I believe face-to-face events are going to come back stronger than ever. Lets wait and see....

13.01.2022 As someone who works with planning and goals on a regular basis, I found this ABC article super interesting. It explores our reliance on SMART goals and suggests that perhaps for greater success, we set open goals I’m using this in my personal life with my health and fitness goals! ... Read it for yourself https://buff.ly/3hBfDvc

13.01.2022 Even though we’re blessed here in Australia to be able to live with quite minor restrictions, we still live in a COVID world - this reeks havoc on any type of planning! When it comes to events, I’m trying to think of contingencies for all types of restrictions (or potential restrictions), not just those in NSW. What happens if VIC has an outbreak and our speaker gets stuck? Will people travel interstate like they used to or will they want to attend online? What if numbers fo...r events suddenly get smaller? There’s so much to think about when it comes to conferencing in a COVID world, but luckily I’m well-practiced at thinking through every possibility. If you need help planning or running your event - send me a message!

11.01.2022 Want less stress for your next event? Plan, plan and plan There are never enough hours in the day, and something always goes wrong but having a solid plan (with contingencies for the possible wrong things) will save you a lot of stress and uncertainty. ... A plan with a good timeline helps you stay on track and deliver an amazing event. When I work on events for my clients its not just my expert planning experience that helps relieve stress, its also that Im passionate about what I do and this rubs off! If youre looking for an even more stress-free event I can help! Message me for help with event, conference and destination management.

11.01.2022 I usually dont have time to join into the sessions I plan at conferences, but I made sure I was available to attend Kylie Chowns session on LinkedIn at the Altitude Small Business Conference. I definitely wasnt disappointed with the session and learnt many great tips for improving my profile, reaching people and increasing my connections. Thanks Kylie! What do you find most difficult about connecting with your clients or peers online?

09.01.2022 If you havent seen this fantastic film as a part of the #GoBlue campaign promoting visiting the Blue Mountains - watch it now! We are blessed to have the wonderful Blue Mountains as the perfect destination for a family holiday, a day trip or a team retreat from Sydney! #StayANightOrTwo #VisitBlueMountains... #LoveNSW #newsouthwales #bluemountainsevents #eventplanning See more

09.01.2022 Hybrid events, a conference with a mixture of in person and virtual, have great potential reach for your business! They can 1: Unite more people without being together physically... 2: Be lavish on a smaller budget 3: Provide numerous online opportunities and more! Any ideas how sponsors could benefit from a hybrid event? What are your thoughts? Share with me in the comments!

08.01.2022 How can you not want to #eventherethisyear when you see this stunning view!? Im proudly supporting Business Events Australias campaign to Event Here This Year and I hope you and your networks too! "Recent bushfires have impacted communities across Australia, both directly and indirectly. As many Australians and local businesses rebuild and recover, they need support. With the significant economic impact each business event has on the community in which it is held, were as...king event decision-makers to choose Australia this year. Were also asking the Australian business events community to spread the message far and wide: in 2020, Event Here This Year." What event can you hold in the Blue Mountains this year?

08.01.2022 Hello! Its been a while since Ive properly introduced myself, so I thought now was the time. Im Agnes, Im a professional conference organiser who specialises in helping associations and not-for-profits put on exceptional events. I work in the Blue Mountains and regional NSW and am SUPER passionate about bringing more events into these areas. Even though COVID has hit the event industry hard, events are still a fantastic way to connect and engage your members, customers... or community. If youre interested in getting help with your next event send me a message! Or if you know anyone who would benefit from my help please share my business with them. I help to: Reduce the stress of conference organisation Find relevant funding or grants to subsidise your event Help you achieve your event goals Find the best venue and vendors without fuss PLUS Im skilled in virtual conferencing and all my clients get the use of the online software EventsAir for free when we work together. You can find out more about me on my website https://buff.ly/38ioy01

08.01.2022 Have you booked your ticket for the Altitude Small Business Conference yet? Ive been busy finalising the program for this exciting event and travelling around to different places to answer peoples questions and remind them to register. Selling tickets for conferences can sometimes be a bit stressful, as people um and ar about coming and as conference planning goes along - more expenses can be incurred. Sometimes you may not know if youre going to an event or not, but if... youve just been meaning to get to it - conference organisers everywhere appreciate when you register early! If you havent checked out the Altitude Small Business Conference yet, wed love you to join us for this incredible event on March 12th & 13th, 2020. PLAN for the year ahead, crafting new strategies and setting goals. NURTURE yourself and your business, establishing a healthy mindset. GROW your business, increase your leads and find the right clients. With a spectacular line-up of speakers, and lots of likeminded businesses to connect with, this is your opportunity to upskill your business and start 2020 on the right foot! REGISTER now to save your seat www.altitudeconference.com.au #altitudesmallbusinessconference2020

08.01.2022 For me my most successful business relationships start with face to face networking so the current climate of online networking has been hard! At face to face networking, I can introduce myself, plus explain, showcase or demonstrate why its beneficial to work with me. However, we dont really have those face to face networkings available at the moments, so why work with me:... Im well connected locally Expert in conference organisation Experienced in virtual and in person events Can help with grants and funding Make putting on your event a breeze! Learn more about how I can help you bmconferences.com.au/

06.01.2022 Lets talk event etiquette INTRODUCTIONS When it comes to events, introductions are paramount. You should always introduce or address important guests.... When it comes to Keynote speakers or other presenters, an introduction helps to build excitement in your audience, give your speaker credibility and raise the profile of your event. Depending on the event, you as the organiser may be required to brief to MC and other times they do the research work themselves. Clarifying this early helps you to stay on top of things!

06.01.2022 Caddens Corner opens tomorrow! I’ve been working with Zan Davies from Elomeno PR to help coordinate the launch of the new Caddens Corner shopping centre in Caddens Hill. It’s been interesting to do something different and utilise my connections with local vendors and various businesses.

05.01.2022 Its been fantastic to see local events like the Springwood Growers Market able to be held again with great safe practices. I love getting out to support local businesses and buy really delicious food the 4th Sunday of every month. What fresh and locally made food do you love?... #bluemountainsloves #shoplocal #springwoodgrowersmarkets #mtnsmade #bluemountainsevents #localloves #community

05.01.2022 As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, were all making adjustments. As an event planner, Ive been learning about my capacity to pivot and provide events in an online format. While some things can simply be postponed, other events must be provided in some format. Currently, Im in the thick of organising the Australian Bushfire Building Conference, an important annual event that helps a variety of industries prepare and improve our response to the bushfire season. Were working to p...rovide this event online later this year, so that the important discussions we have can still take place. For the events industry this time is a formative one, were all learning how to still provide quality information, networking and thought leadership to our audiences. #eventplanning #eventsindustry #pivotnotpanic #bushfirebuilding #conferenceplanner #pco

04.01.2022 Recently applications for the NSW Regional Business Event Development Fund opened and there has been a real buzz for it in my industry! The Fund, which offers grants of up to $30,000 on a matched dollar-for-dollar basis, is designed to help planners create, attract and support business events for regional NSW, and to motivate business event owners to incorporate regional NSW in their plans. I am so thrilled to see this funding in my region!... #meetinnsw #LoveNSW #eventprofs #destinationnsw #thinkoutsidethecity

03.01.2022 Recently I went into a meeting feeling a little low on confidence, and ended up letting the other people person take over. I didnt feel able to stand up for my best practice or preferences. This was something Jodie Bruce-Clarke taught us to overcome in her session at the Altitude Small Business Conference. Im so grateful to now have some helpful tips for being more confident! Where do you find your confidence falters?... #confidence #girlboss #womeninbusiness

03.01.2022 Im proud to be supporting the current #GoBlue campaign created by Blue Mountains City Council in conjunction with Blue Mountains Tourism and National Parks & Wildlife. The Blue Mountains are the perfect place to come for a team retreat to get back in sync after a difficult quarter or to spend a day or two doing team building. If you need help to plan your company stay, send me a message!... Find out more about what you can do in the Blue Mountains at visitbluemountains.com.au #GoBlue #StayANightOrTwo #VisitBlueMountains #LoveNSW #newsouthwales

03.01.2022 As a part of last weeks PCO Conference I contributed a poster presentation! I submitted a presentation talking about my hybrid event experience and how you can mitigate the risks of technology. We all know that we, Event Managers are control freaks. ... However, there is one area you’ll never be able to fully control with hybrid events and that’s the virtual attendees online environment. Their browser type, the specific browser privacy settings, ad blockers and other add-ons that may or may not conflict with your technology delivering the online concept. What aspects of a hybrid event you lost control over and just had to let go? #PCOA20 #hybridevents #hybridconference #technology

03.01.2022 It was so great to be able to tune into a recent Salon by MTNS MADE live-streamed from Shelter Studios. I love being able to hear from unique creators in our area. If you dont already follow MTNS MADE, watch their video and give their page a like! #mtnsmade #bluemountainscreatives #eventmanagement

02.01.2022 Lets talk about dietary requirements As an experienced conference organiser, Ive seen all the requests under the sun, and I have to say, youre not funny. Filling in the dietary requirements section with classics like: ... Lots of beer Only chocolate Good food They dont get a laugh anymore, more like a groan and a shake of the head. Event planners whos with me?

02.01.2022 Your next event can be more successful than you imagine Im passionate about helping non-profits and associations to grow their impact through professional conferences. I recently updated my website to better explain what I do and how I can help you! Visit https://buff.ly/38ioy01 to read more about me and what I offer.

01.01.2022 If you were a fan of BBCs Grumpy Old Men/Women series, then this is for you