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.
2023 EVENTS – REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
NEW ZEALAND - Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 @ Eden Park
Join us for this After 5! Networking event in the World Cup League West Room at Eden Park, New Zealand from 5.30pm–7.30pm and explore Eden Park’s mutually beneficial partnerships, including the connections between the Park, its partners, and community initiatives with:
Facilitator:
Nick Saunter, CEO, Eden Park.
Speakers:
Melodie Vickars, Head of Brand, Marketing, and Communications, AA Insurance.
Jochen Speer, Managing Director, STIHL.
Etta Jones, Venue Catering Manager, Eden Park Catering.
Blair Christiansen, Turf Manager, The Eden Park Trust.
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 - Tuesday, 28 March 2023 @ RAC Arena
Join us for the next After 5! Networking event in Perth at RAC Arena from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.
Damian Martin, former Wildcats Captain
- NBL – 2007-2020
- Perth Wildcats captain 2009-2020
- 6 x NBL Champion
- NBL Grand Final MVP
- 6 x NBL Defensive Player of the Year award winner
- 2016 Olympian
- 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist
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.
- This After 5! Networking event is in conjunction with the operational professional development workshop which will be held prior to this event – click here to see further information on the operational workshop in Perth.
SYDNEY - Wednesday 19 April @ ICC Sydney
Join us for this After 5! Networking event in Meeting Room C4.5 at ICC Sydney, Sydney from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.
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.
BRISBANE - Thursday, 20 April 2023 @ BCEC
Join us as Dean Hassall CVE talks with Richard May Director of Venues in the Olympic and Paralympic Infrastructure Office within the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning at the After 5! Networking event on the Sky Terrace at BCEC in Brisbane from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.
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.
Richard May
Director of Venues in the Olympic and Paralympic Infrastructure Office
Richard May is the Director of Venues in the Olympic and Paralympic Infrastructure Office within the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. In his role, Richard is responsible for the Minor Venues program, which includes 13 of the new and redeveloped venues to be delivered as part of the Brisbane 2032 Masterplan.
Prior to working on the Olympic/Paralympic Infrastructure program, Richard spent seven years with the Department of Tourism Innovation and Sport, most recently as Acting Executive Director responsible for Sport and Recreation owned and operated venues. This role I also included responsibility for delivery of the Venues Capital Program as well as being accountable for the successful delivery of Sport and Recreation funded projects across the State.
Richard has had a variety of other roles within the sector including working for the Australian Sports Commission for eight years and for a County Sports Partnership in the UK.
Richard holds a Master’s degree in Learning Management and prior to working in the public service spent several years as a Teacher of Physical Education and within the Construction Industry.
- This After 5! Networking event is in conjunction with the operational professional development workshop which will be held prior to this event – click here to see further information on the operational workshop in Brisbane.
MELBOURNE - Thursday, 27 April 2023 @ MCEC
Join us as we talk with Natalie O’Brien AM, Chief Executive at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre about the development of the new Geelong Convention Centre.
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.
Natalie O’Brien AM
Chief Executive, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
- This After 5! Networking event is in conjunction with the operational professional development workshop which will be held prior to this event – click here to see further information on the operational workshop in MCEC.
ADELAIDE - Thursday, 29 June 2023 @ Adelaide Oval
Join us for the next After 5! Networking event in Adelaide at Adelaide Oval 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.
- This After 5! Networking event is in conjunction with the operational professional development workshop which will be held prior to this event – click here to see further information on the operational workshop in Adelaide.
CANBERRA - Wednesday 12 July 2023 @ Manuka Oval
Join us for the next After 5! Networking event in Canberra at the Bradman Room, Manuka Oval 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.
- This After 5! Networking event is in conjunction with the operational professional development workshop which will be held prior to this event – click here to see further information on the operational workshop in Canberra.
PERTH - Thursday, 17 August 2023 @ Perth Concert Hall
Join us for the next After 5! Networking event in Perth at Perth Concert Hall 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.
MELBOURNE - September 2023 @ Arts Centre Melbourne
Join us for the next After 5! Networking event in Melbourne at Arts Centre Melbourne 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.
SYDNEY - September 2023 @ Accor Stadium
Join us for the next After 5! Networking event in Sydney at Accor Stadium 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.
NEW ZEALAND - September 2023 @ Te Pae Convention Centre
Join us for the next After 5! Networking event in New Zealand at Te Pae Convention Centre 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.
BRISBANE - September 2023 @ TBC
Join us for the next After 5! Networking event in Brisbane at TBC 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.
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!
