
The VMA Professional Development Workshops are designed for operational/ frontline staff and aspiring managers. These face-to-face half-day workshops will enhance their skill set and allow them to take the next step in their career.
Now more than ever, is the time to invest in your team. Keep your young professionals engaged and eager to progress within the venue management industry.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
VMA Members only $149: Includes Workshop, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and After 5! Networking (most cities) or 5 VMA Members for $600
Non-Members: $300 or 5 for $1000
2024 Workshops

PERTH - Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 @ HBF Park
This half-day professional development program will feature key sessions delivered by industry leaders who will pass along valuable knowledge to our delegates. Registration is now open.
1200 | Lunch/Registration | |
1250 | Welcome | |
1300 | Building a team differently – connecting for success! |
Bourby Webster, Chief Rule-Breaker & Game Changer | Get Things Done Director at NORTH STREET GROUP: North Street Consulting | North Street Music |
1400 | Session 2 | |
1500 | Afternoon Tea | |
1530 | Keynote Address – Leadership | |
1630 | Wrap up | |
1730 | After 5! Networking |

ROCKHAMPTON - Wednesday, 13 March, 2024 @ Mercure Hotel
This half-day professional development program will feature key sessions delivered by industry leaders who will pass along valuable knowledge to our delegates. Registration now open.
1200 | Lunch/Registration | |
1250 | Welcome | |
1300 | Moving through Conflict |
Scott Taylor, Managing Director, Praesidium Risk and Resilience |
1400 | Session Two | |
1500 | Afternoon Tea | |
1530 | Keynote Address – Leadership | |
1630 | Wrap up | |
1730 | After 5! |

BRISBANE - Wednesday, 20 March 2024 @ Brisbane City Hall
This half-day professional development program will feature key sessions delivered by industry leaders who will pass along valuable knowledge to our delegates.
1200 | Lunch/Registration | |
1250 | Welcome | |
1300 | Moving through Conflict |
Scott Taylor, Managing Director, Praesidium Risk and Resilience |
1400 | Session Two | |
1500 | Afternoon Tea | |
1530 | Keynote Address – Leadership | |
1630 | Wrap up | |
1730 | After 5! Networking | Sponsored by Gema Group |

SYDNEY - Wednesday, 3 April 2024 @ Sydney Masonic Centre
This half-day professional development program will feature key sessions delivered by industry leaders who will pass along valuable knowledge to our delegates.
1200 | Lunch/Registration | |
1250 | Welcome | |
1300 | Moving through Conflict |
Scott Taylor, Managing Director, Praesidium Risk and Resilience |
1400 | Session Two | |
1500 | Afternoon Tea | |
1530 | Keynote Address – Leadership | |
1630 | Wrap up | |
1730 | After 5! Networking | Hordern Pavilion, Sponsored by Maxwell Technologies |

MELBOURNE - Wednesday, 10 April 2024 @ Abbotsford Convent
This half-day professional development program will feature key sessions delivered by industry leaders who will pass along valuable knowledge to our delegates.
1200 | Lunch/Registration | |
1250 | Welcome | |
1300 | Session One |
Scott Taylor, Managing Director, Praesidium Risk and Resilience |
1400 | Leadership |
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1500 | Afternoon Tea | |
1530 | Keynote Address – Leadership | |
1630 | Wrap up | |
1730 | After 5! Networking |