Our After 5! Networking events are the perfect opportunity for VMA Members and their guests to come together to maintain and develop new industry connections. Hosted over the course of the year, we aim to deliver these important industry events in most major centres across Australia and New Zealand.
2025 Networking Events
PAST EVENTS
BRISBANE - Tuesday, 25 March 2025 @ Brisbane Showgrounds
Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Brisbane at Brisbane Showgrounds from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.
Speaker to be announced shortly.
After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!
Not a financial VMA Member, please contact Amanda Jamieson on (07) 5575 9185 or membership@vma.org.au to secure your attendance.
PERTH - Thursday, 13 March 2025 @ RAC Arena - sponsored by STACK-CUP.
Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Perth at RAC Arena from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm, sponsored by STACK-CUP.
The theme for the evening will be “Venue Sustainability: Transforming Events, One Green Step at a Time.” This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with others in the venue industry while discussing sustainability and eco-conscious solutions.
After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!
Not a financial VMA Member, please contact Amanda Jamieson on (07) 5575 9185 or membership@vma.org.au to secure your attendance.
Stack-Cup Australia is a leading provider of sustainable, reusable cup solutions, designed to enhance event beverage service while reducing single-use plastic waste. Specialising in the manufacture and distribution of Stack-Cups, our innovative product offers unmatched convenience and safety, enabling attendees to carry multiple cups in one hand thanks to its unique stackable handle. This allows users to hold up to four drinks (or more) in one hand while still having the ability to safely grip a handrail, significantly improving the overall user experience at events. LearnMore
Stack-Cup stacks up for Sustainability!
MELBOURNE- Wednesday, 19 February 2025 @ Marvel Stadium
Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Melbourne at Marvel Stadium from 5.30 – 7.30 pm.
Guest speaker: Scott Fitzgerald – CEO, Marvel Stadium
Topic: To be confirmed
After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!
Not a financial VMA Member, please contact Amanda Jamieson on (07) 5575 9185 or membership@vma.org.au to secure your attendance.
SYDNEY - Tuesday, 18 February 2025 @ ICC Sydney
Join us for the upcoming After 5! Networking event in Sydney at ICC Sydney from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.
Guest speaker: Adam Mather-Brown – CEO, ICC Sydney
Topic: A Leader’s Take on Gaming: Why is the business model so intriguing?
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After 5! Networking events are FREE for all VMA Members and their invited guests. This is a brilliant opportunity for you and your guests to come together to maintain and develop new venue industry connections, so don’t miss out!
Not a financial VMA Member, please contact Amanda Jamieson on (07) 5575 9185 or membership@vma.org.au to secure your attendance.
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More on the guest speaker, Adam Mather-Brown:
With a career in the convention and exhibitions industry spanning more than 30 years, Adam’s enthusiasm shines through his every interaction.
Specialising in pre-opening and opening phases, Adam played a pivotal part in delivering the revitalised Darling Harbour precinct and opening of ICC Sydney in December 2016 which has changed the face of the city for generations to come.
With exceptional attention to detail in delivering the best international practice and standards, Adam is known for his ability to think laterally with absolute consideration for the local environment.
He is equally passionate about maximising the flow on benefits of ICC Sydney’s operations to reach a broad section of the community as he is about upholding Sydney’s reputation as a world class business events destination on the world stage.
Adam has a keen interest in leadership and talent development, working with ICC Sydney’s current and future leaders to hone their skills and reach their individual aspirations.
For Adam, ICC Sydney was a natural next step in an esteemed career that has seen his involvement in opening some of the world’s top convention centres including the Durban International Convention Centre, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and most recently, the Qatar National Convention Centre.
Thank You To Our Venue Partners
Hosting an After 5! Networking Event allows you to showcase your venue, discuss industry issues and network with industry peers. A fabulous opportunity to come together to connect and learn. The hosting venue covers all associated costs to hold event ie – room hire, catering, security, AV and staff. To find out more, download our brochure today!