Productivity, prioritised.
Join us for the most practical venue industry event in the Asia-Pacific, held at the iconic Adelaide Convention Centre. Three days. Five productivity streams. Real tools, real skills, real ROI for your venue.
14 — 16 June 2026
THEME: PRODUCTIVITY
Congress 2026 is designed to be the most practical venue industry event in the Asia–Pacific region, focused on helping venue professionals improve productivity in an environment of rising costs, workforce pressure and increasing operational complexity.
Productivity is the defining challenge facing venues today. From labour shortages and technology adoption to asset utilisation, safety expectations and audience experience, venue leaders are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Congress 2026 responds directly to this reality, delivering content that is relevant, practical and immediately applicable.
1
SELF-MANAGEMENT IDEAS
Work smarter, not harder.
Energy, focus & personal productivity.
2
VENUE & REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION
Unlock new income streams.
Smarter use of assets & spaces.
3
Artificial Intelligence
Practical tools, real results.
AI for everyday venue operations.
4
Leadership
Build productive teams.
Lead with clarity & accountability.
5
Smart Venue Operations
Optimise systems & flow.
Efficiency from back-of-house to front-of-house.
Program Format
Each of the above five topic streams includes:
KeynotePanel / Town-Hall discussion
Masterclass / Workshop
This approach gives attendees a deeper engagement with a curated range of topics.
Congress also includes industry vertical roundtables (eg. performing arts, technical and rigging) so that each industry tribe can have specialist conversations about their future.
This year also sees the addition of short-form innovation talks, including those from nominees for the new Venue Innovation Awards that are announced at the Gala Dinner.
Relive last year
Venue Industry Awards
The following awards will be announced at the Gala Dinner on 16 June — Nominate today!
2026
ACCOMMODATION THAT RECHARGES YOU
The VMA has secured a limited room block at 2 hotels in close proximity to the Adelaide Convention Centre, which is available to add to your registration if you wish. Information follows below on what rooms will be available under the VMA room blocks.
Experience The Playford Adelaide - MGallery, where Art Nouveau design meets modern luxury.
The Playford Hotel Adelaide is a 5-star property located across the road from the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Deluxe King Guestroom
$321 pn
Deluxe Twin Guestroom
$321 pn
'New York Style' Loft Suite
$372 pn
North Terrace Spa Suite
$372 pn
Room (single occupancy) + Daily breakfast served at the designated hotel breakfast restaurant included.
Experience the height of luxury, comfort and elegance offered by InterContinental Hotels in Adelaide, a 5-star property located right beside the Adelaide Convention Centre.
King Classic Room
$280 pn
Room (single occupancy) + Daily breakfast served at the designated hotel breakfast restaurant included.
Tours
Adelaide & Beyond
Extend your Congress experience and discover the best of South Australia with curated tours and iconic destinations.
PARTNERSHIPS
Position your brand at the industry’s most influential gathering
Congress 2025 in numbers
557
Delegates
29
SESSIONS
84
SPEAKERS
39
EXHIBITORS
4
SOCIAL EVENTS
SPONSOR
Align your brand with innovation, leadership and industry progress across the Asia-Pacific venue sector.
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Why partner with Congress
As the largest gathering of venue professionals in the region, Congress provides partners with concentrated access to a highly engaged audience at a time when the industry is focused, present and open to conversation.
For partners, Congress is not just about visibility — it is about relevance, relationships and real commercial opportunity.
Direct access to CEOs, GMs and senior venue leaders.
High-attention engagement across education, networking and social environments.
Strong brand association with the industry’s flagship event.
Multiple touch-points before, during and after Congress.
EXHIBIT
Showcase your solutions directly to venue decision-makers in a live, high-engagement environment focused on productivity.
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SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Put your solutions in front of the venue leaders actively seeking smarter, more productive ways to operate. Showcase your brand, spark meaningful conversations, and build relationships that extend well beyond the show floor.
PRICING
MEMBER-ONLY EARLY-BIRD AVAILABLE NOW
FULL DELEGATE
Access to all three days of education sessions, day catering on the show floor, Welcome Reception (Sun), After 5! Networking Function (Mon), Venue Industry Awards & Gala Dinner (Tues).
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately when registering.
Access to all three days of education sessions, day catering on the show floor, Welcome Reception (Sun), After 5! Networking Function (Mon), Venue Industry Awards & Gala Dinner (Tues).
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately when registering.
Non-member ticket sales will be available in late April. Click the button below if you would like to learn more & become a member of the VMA to gain early access and discounted rates.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
For venue professionals under the age of 30. Limited ticket availability.
Access to all three days of education sessions, day catering on the show floor, Welcome Reception (Sun), After 5! Networking Function (Mon), Venue Industry Awards & Gala Dinner (Tues).
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately when registering.
For venue professionals under the age of 30. Limited ticket availability.
Access to all three days of education sessions, day catering on the show floor, Welcome Reception (Sun), After 5! Networking Function (Mon), Venue Industry Awards & Gala Dinner (Tues).
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately when registering.
ONE & TWO DAY PASSES
Monday & Tuesday
Access to two days (Monday + Tuesday) of education sessions, day catering on the show floor, After 5! Networking Event, Venue Industry Awards & Gala Dinner.
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately. Non-member rate DOES NOT include VMA membership.
Monday & Tuesday
Access to two days (Monday + Tuesday) of education sessions, day catering on the show floor, After 5! Networking Event, Venue Industry Awards & Gala Dinner.
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately. Non-member rate DOES NOT include VMA membership.
Sunday Only
Sunday Welcome Session + Welcome Reception.
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately. Non-member rate DOES NOT include VMA membership.
Sunday Only
Sunday Welcome Session + Welcome Reception.
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately. Non-member rate DOES NOT include VMA membership.
Monday Only
Monday education sessions, day catering on the show floor, After 5! Networking Event.
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately. Non-member rate DOES NOT include VMA membership.
Monday Only
Monday education sessions, day catering on the show floor, After 5! Networking Event.
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately. Non-member rate DOES NOT include VMA membership.
Tuesday Only
Tuesday education sessions, day catering on the show floor. DOES NOT INCLUDE GALA DINNER.
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately. Non-member rate DOES NOT include VMA membership.
Tuesday Only
Tuesday education sessions, day catering on the show floor. DOES NOT INCLUDE GALA DINNER.
Please note: Accommodation is not included in pricing. This is to be booked separately. Non-member rate DOES NOT include VMA membership.
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