Welcome the PCOA 2019 conference news page – Anything is Possible.

Office, PA & Event Planner Show
It was a busy two days at the Cordis Hotel Auckland when the 2021 Office, PA and Event Planner Show (OPEPS) was finally held after COVID delays on 23 and 24 March.
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In the Pink
Lucy Bloom would stick out in a crowd even if she didn’t have bright pink hair. The lively entrepreneur had delegates at PCOA 2019 laughing out loud at her journey from stroppy teen to successful fund...
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A moment of reflection; a change of direction
Day three of PCOA 2019 began with a solemn call to remember those affected by yesterday’s White Island eruption and the Australian bushfires.
Delegates then settled in to an intense, rapid-fire prese...
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Expecting the unexpected
Not enough snow, followed by too much; teeny, tiny frogs, Hurricane Dorian – events are tested in real time; there is no practise run.
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Daughters, Dads and triumphs
If you can negotiate a traditional and protective father, then you have good grounding for faith in your own ability and instincts.
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A night on the ocean wave
Delegates at PCOA 2019 quite literally were blown away by an evening out on Sydney Harbour’s largest cruising vessel, Starship Sydney, sponsored by The Starship Group; event styling company, Devine Ev...
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People, Places, News and Spaces - Subscribe to Meeting Newz today.
Meeting Newz magazine invites all PCOA attendees to subscribe to the twice weekly e-newsletter and bi-monthly magazine, featuring people, places, news, trends and spaces.
The November/December editio...
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New 300-person event space, restaurant and accommodation at Willinga
Sponsored content Willinga Park is a world-class equestrian facility located on the picturesque south coast of NSW. Last month, they officially launched the Equine Education Centre, a conference f...
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Put life into the lifeless in seconds
We are addicted to the convenience of our smart devices, says Julian Mather, in has Deep Dive Session as part of PCOA19 program on Sunday. So why not use that to even greater professional advantage? I...
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Getting organised is easier than you think
PCOA 2019 started as it meant to go on with series of presentations to give professional conference organisers and event planners an extra edge, to pass on information and skills even the savviest of ...
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CINZ Celebrates 10 years at PCOA Conference
Celebrating 10 years exhibiting at the Professional Conference Organisers’ (PCO) Association Conference, Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) and Tourism New Zealand (joined by 18 partners)...
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Grand Hyatt Melbourne Unveils Dedicated MICE Micro-Site.
With over 33 years of event experience, Grand Hyatt Melbourne now has launched a new dedicated events micro-site showcasing why the hotel continues to be one of the industry leaders in delivering spec...
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Novotel Christchurch Airport hosts visitors
Novotel Christchurch Airport welcomed its first guests with a special charity night at the $80-million hotel.
The 4.5 star hotel opens to the public today, but more than 100 lucky people were the fir...
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Good Goes Big. Grand Goes Beyond
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Nothing compares to the spectacular experience of holding an event at Grand Hyatt Melbourne. With stunning backdrops, unparalleled service and striking purpose-built event facilitie...
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MCK Northland Connection
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Millennium Hotels & Resorts are excited to be exhibiting again at PCOA19 at ICC Sydney. Founded on a philosophy of genuine hospitality, our Hotels take pride in ensuring excell...
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Mackay shines at PCOA conference
The North Queensland city of Mackay is once again attending the PCOA Conference as the sponsor of the free technology Charge Bar and to also bring news of a new inner-city venue and a sustainability i...
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