Association Insight International & European 1 | Page 156

ASSOCIATION FOCUSSED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS Business Events Sydney (BESydney) is an association-focussed convention bureau that prides itself on meeting the diverse needs of international associations and their members. Taking a holistic approach to the bidding and hosting of association meetings, BESydney understands a successful conference relies on a city-wide approach with all relevant bodies and stakeholders engaged from the outset. This ensures the best possible industry and delegate participation while providing a proven return on investment and legacy for the association. With particularly close and successful working relationships with the New South Wales (NSW) Government and the City of Sydney - that recognise the value of business events as drivers for international collaboration, knowledge exchange, skilled migration and trade and investment BESydney invests in the success of every association that chooses Sydney to host its event. Alongside the development of the new International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, set to be Australia’s largest and first fully integrated convention, exhibition and entertainment facility, BESydney is consulting with its International Advisory Board of association professionals and thought leaders to ensure Sydney and NSW keep pace with the ever-changing needs of association meetings. ICC Sydney will offer associations the latest technology and flexible space to serve the requirements of tomorrow’s conference delegate. Together with a host of exciting new event spaces and hotel stock, a proven record for exceptional quality, and collaborative expert relationships that inspire creativity and results, Sydney is perfectly positioned to meet the needs of your next event. Talk to BESydney’s European Client Relationship Manager to find out more about how partnering with Sydney, Australia can work for you: Martin Boyle [email protected] Phone: [phone] businesseventssydney.com.au FAST FACTS • Sydney is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities – our people speak more than 200 languages • The NSW economy is forecast to grow by over 30% between 2010 and 2020 – your conference is in safe and stable hands in Sydney! • NSW’s economy is the largest and most diverse in Australia • NSW has the largest research sector in Australia with a number of research institutions based at its 11 universities • Australia has the largest listed biotechnology sector as a proportion of GDP in the world • NSW’s annual investment in health and medical research now exceeds A$200 million and more than 75% of the multinational pharmaceutical companies in Australia are headquartered in NSW • Sydney is Australia’s leading business events destination with a proven track record of delivering style and substance • A third of all overseas delegates say they will return to Sydney for another conference