In this weeks MEA Express Vanessa Green, MEA Chair, announces the appointment of new CEO Mellisa Gillies, reflects on the growth of Australia's events industry in 2024, and highlights strategies for creating impactful, inclusive, and sustainable events while looking ahead to MEA's plans for 2025.

"I am finding it hard to believe we’re almost in 2025. There's still so much on my list for 2024, but I’m energised by the resilience and growth across Australia’s events industry this year."

In this weeks MEA Express, Board Director Benjamin Ferry, emphasises the importance of reflecting on 2024, aligning team goals, and setting clear priorities now to maintain momentum and ensure a strong start in 2025.

"There is clearly a lot going on!  With such a jam-packed season well and truly under way it can be hard to keep the momentum we’ve built over the previous few months."

In this weeks MEA Express, our National Education Manager, Joanna Child highlights National Teachers' Day and how it reminds us of the many 'teachers' in our lives.

"Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) excels in supporting the events industry with mentoring and tailored training, empowering individuals and organisations to thrive."