Throughout the year we offer hands-on professional development workshops in Sydney and Melbourne. Workshops are currently developed around the following topics, however we are always working to deliver the most relevant information so welcome your suggestions for further topics.

Business Development
Focusing on the business angle of event planning can seem challenging or even tedious when you're absorbed in the creative details of producing the perfect event. This workshop will unleash your creativity and show you tried and true tricks to manage your business. From pricing to legal issues, from staff motivation to contracts, from professionalism to having fun and everything in between, recognized industry leaders will reveal their secrets on producing efficiently-run events and managing profitable businesses.

Event and Wedding Design
Ambiance, décor, atmosphere...whatever you call it, design is crucial for a successful event. Want new ideas? This is the workshop for you! Whether your event is big budget or small, whether your focus is floral or food presentation, you'll see, hear and smell, yes, smell, a multitude of ideas. Learn from the most creative event professionals from around Australia.

Catering and Cuisine  
Food quality and presentation are the essence of any event, but it's not easy. Beyond the food lie the critical details of presentation, service and budgeting, just to name a few. Learn every aspect of food service, including linens, tabletops, staffing, marketing, cutting-edge catering tips and much, much more. Whether you are a caterer or an event planner, you will enhance your business by attending this workshop taught by some of Australia's best chefs and food service professionals.

Sales and Marketing
The heat is on. You've got to know and use the newest techniques and most efficient ways of selling and marketing yourself and your company. The sales and marketing pros in the event industry have developed plans to succeed in today's business climate and they understand what works for the event industry. For wedding and event planners who are looking for the latest experiential marketing techniques, you'll find them at this workshop. Learn from the best, brightest and most successful sales and marketers in the industry.

Wedding Trends
It's all over television, in reality shows and news magazines: the wedding industry is sizzling hot. And planners are challenged to keep up with the latest and greatest trends and techniques for this competitive marketplace. This workshop offers the most current and best of everything - including critical updates on the hottest wedding trends, destination weddings, floral design and color use. Refresh your knowledge on how to create a cohesive event and how to budget effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from top industry professionals.

Event Tools and Suppliers
It's not just about tents anymore. It's overhauled. It's revamped. If your job entails using equipment of any kind, these sessions are for you. Design and product trends, vendor/planner relationships, inventory management and pricing are just a few of the burning issues addressed. Don't miss it!

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