Registered Training Organisation (RTO) MEA is the training provider of choice for industry personnel
Innovative professional development sessions ranging from grassroots to global topics, conference and event management, personal development skills, technology advancements and industry issues
Essentials for Successful Meetings & Events one day workshop
Organising Meetings an Essential Learning Guide interactive manual & CD Rom
MEA Executive Certificate in Meeting & Event Management a four day residential program covering Meetings Management and Sales & Marketing
Annual National Conference the biggest and the best
Special Interest Groups (SIGS) forums for member sectors
Scholarships for Young Industry professionals to attend the MEA National Conference
Business Benefits
Competitive merchant rate for the benefit of your business operations through Westpac – see more information on the members’ only page
MEA Bookshop – resources for your personal and business
Meetings & Events Industry Awards
The Meetings & Events Industry Awards recognise excellent business practice in the meetings and events Industry in Australia. They encourage industry professionals to excel in the achievement of their business and personal goals, and reward those who achieve outstanding results.
Information
MEA provides information and advice to all members which leads to improved business performance
Who's Who Directory of business events professionals - promoting your business and sourcing suppliers
Extensive MEA website with member only resources
Email updates
Regular State and National Newsletters
Member only reference tools
Industry Accreditation Programs
Specialist accreditation for meetings managers (AMM)
Specialist accreditation for meetings managers working within corporations, associations and government departments (AIMM)
Recognition Program
Recognition of members' commitment to ongoing professional development and the meetings and events industry (AFMEA)
Y MEA
Young MEA (under 27 years of age the Y Generation) to hear topical speakers and network with like minded professionals
Government Lobbying
MEA represents the industry to government through its membership of the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA)