Accredited Meeting Managers share a commitment to quality, professionalism and excellence from concept to conclusion.
MEA Accreditation Program
Meetings managers that are accredited
can make your event or conference planning easier. They
are your guarantee of up-to-date information and expert
advice about every piece of the Meetings, Convention
and Business Events Industry.
Put the MEA stamp of approval on your next conference, meeting or event by using an AMM or AIMM member
Accredited Meetings Managers can assist clients with:
Planning your event or conference
Selecting your venue
Managing your budget
Managing your registrations
Marketing for your event
Creating a program
AV requirements
Delegates
Gaining sponsorship
Exhibition requirements
Creating a social program
Optional pre, post & day tours
Travel & Accommodation
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a set of industry standards or benchmarks established by and for the meetings and events industry covering ethical business practice and customer service.
Accreditation provides clients and business operators with a guide to industry requirements to help them plan, develop, manage, improve and document their event or conference.
Accreditation also helps potential clients to identify operators who have achieved the industry standard for experience and expertise.
Accreditation makes meetings managers that are committed
to professionalism and ethical business practice easily
recognisable with the following logos:
Meetings
Managers that achieve
MEA Accreditation are entitled to
use this symbol.
In-House
Meetings Managers that
achieve MEA Accreditation are entitled
to use this symbol.
What are the benefits of using
an Accredited Meetings Manager?
When selecting an Accredited Meetings Manager you are entitled to expect:
Professional quality customer service
Commitment to excellence
Proven competency in managing meetings, conferences and events
Has obtained industry endorsement of their commitment and ability in achieving high standards and ethical practice
Accredited Meetings Managers continuously work to improve their practices to maintain currency, to encompass new technologies and initiatives within the industry and ensure that they can always meet and satisfy your expectations. Remember, the Accreditation logos are displayed by Meetings Managers across Australia.
How do I find an Accredited Meetings Manager?
Here are some of the ways you can find an Accredited Meetings Manager:
Accredited Meetings Managers are listed in the ‘MEA Who's Who in Meetings & Events publication
Accredited Meetings Managers usually display the Accreditation logo in their advertising
Ask a manager or staff member if their Meetings Manager is Accredited or look for the Accreditation logo or post nominal's AMM or AIMM. It may be displayed on their business card, promotional material, brochure or counter of their business
Visit the online Who's Who in Meetings & Events for a list of MEA Accredited Meetings Managers in your state or region
Does Accreditation have government recognition?
The Australian Government recognises and supports Business Events Industry Accreditation programs, namely and in the first instance, the Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Industry Accreditation Program. This support will ensure that endorsed accreditation programs are recognised well beyond their own industry and offer security in regard to professionalism of those using Meetings Managers to deliver their business events, meetings or conferences.
Who will you be using to manage your next Meeting, Conference or Event?
How can I be Accredited?
To apply for individual Accreditation or for more details follow the below links
Accreditation
