BESydney

Yesterday the team cooked, baked and prepared a dish to share at the inaugural BESydney #BigBlueTable lunch to raise funds for Beyond Blue. The idea behind the Big Blue Table initiative is to host a meal, set a blue table, have meaningful conversations and raise funds to help those facing anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. October is #MentalHealthMonth and aims to fight the stigma of mental health – one meal at a time. Special thanks to organiser Nicole Goutzios and participants Bella Nguyen, Sushan He, Claudia Metti, Jess Shepherd, Véronique Chidiac, Andrea Paez, Leah Kertesz, Joo-Rei Mathieson, Becky Wiley, Sandy Tseng, Jessica Bentley, Mindy Ison, Stanislav Tartakovski, Ryan Stripling, Kirsty Walker, Ngan Tanuwidjaja, Lyn Lewis-Smith. #ChangeStartsHere

#Sydney is celebrating two Health & Life Science wins that will showcase the city's #innovation and #research with the announcement of Sydney as host city for the 59th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology - SIOP 2027 as well as the 39th WCA - World Congress of Audiology in 2030. The SIOP Congress is anticipated to attract 2,200 paediatric cancer specialists to Sydney from across the world over four days, generating $7.7 million in direct expenditure. The WCA is expected to attract 1,000 delegates over four days and is estimated to be worth an estimated $5.9 million in direct expenditure to the local economy. Both events will be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). Australia is a leader in the paediatric oncology field with Zero Childhood Cancer Program: the most comprehensive precision medicine program for children in the world and Sydney’s Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre (opening in 2026), the southern hemisphere’s first children’s comprehensive cancer centre. Kids Cancer Centre, Director and Bid Leader, Dr Richard Mitchell said, “Collaboration is key to improving outcomes for children’s cancer and has been the bedrock of advancing the field for decades. Hosting the annual World Congress in Sydney will allow us to build new collaborations with the international community, leading to more therapies and better outcomes for Australian children with cancer. It will also allow us to showcase Australia’s amazing research and cutting-edge clinical care, and an opportunity to share our knowledge and skills with the international community.” Audiology Australia ®(AudA) President, Dr Barbara Timmer said AudA was delighted to open an important opportunity to showcase regional audiology innovation, research, practice and industry including local technical tours of state-of the art facilities, while fostering global ties. BESydney CEO, Lyn Lewis-Smith said “We are incredibly proud that Sydney will be hosting these business events of immense value and significance for the global healthcare community. They are powerful vehicles for change that impact the lives of many globally”. Tourism Australia Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison said supporting Business Events Sydney’s successful bid to host the Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology via the Business Events Bid Fund Program presented a great opportunity for Australian tourism. For more information go here https://lnkd.in/gHEDmBP6 and for more on Sydney's Health & Life Sciences sector go here https://lnkd.in/g3hkuhVT #ChangeStartsHere #MeetInSydney #ItsGotToBeSydney #EventProfs Minderoo Foundation, Business Events Australia

#Sydney is looking forward to hosting the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #67CPC from 3-8 November. Hosted by Parliament of NSW and CPA New South Wales Branch, the conference theme is 'Engage, Empower, Sustain: Charting the Course for Resilient Democracy'.  One of the largest gatherings of Commonwealth Parliamentarians, the 67th CPC will bring together Parliamentarians, parliamentary staff and decision makers from across the Commonwealth for this unique conference and networking opportunity to discuss major political and parliamentary issues. For more information go here https://lnkd.in/eVHkGBbc Ben Franklin #MeetInSydney #ChangeStartsHere #ItsGotToBeSydney https://lnkd.in/gh_W8zay

Last night we celebrated the rebirth of a Sydney icon. The grand relaunch of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. After a $70million transformation it is the epitome of luxury and glamour, whilst honouring the rich heritage of the hotel - the next chapter of this iconic landmark, where history and cutting-edge luxury converge in the heart of Sydney. The extensive renovation encompasses 436 guest rooms and suites, the Sofitel Club Millésime, health and wellness centre, public spaces including the grand entrance lobby, and state-of-the-art conference and event spaces. Central to the transformation is a new dynamic multi-venue dining precinct created in partnership with House Made Hospitality. #Sofitel #Sydney #luxuryhotel #meetinsydney #itsgottobesydney #changestartshere Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Sofitel Accor Renee Wilson Anne Camenzind Sam Panetta Lucas Gimenez Polcheira

🌅 Good morning, #Sydney! Looking to connect with a global audience? In 2025, 37,000+ international delegates will be landing in Sydney, don’t miss the chance to position your brand front and centre. By becoming a BESydney Member, you’ll gain exclusive access to platforms that unlock opportunities, foster connections, and expand your global reach. 🌏 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grtre3pk #ItsGotToBeSydney #GlobalEvents #MeetInSydney

Yesterday BESydney CEO, Lyn Lewis-Smith was delighted to facilitate an insightful discussion with Prof Richard Mackay AM, Convenor of The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) General Assembly 2023, for the Associations Forum Leadership Symposium, held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). With an engaged audience of Association leaders, the talk centered on the importance of hosting global conferences and showcased a case study of thought-provoking learnings, challenges and insights garnered from the successful delivery of ICOMOS General Assembly 2023. To watch the full video case study about the successful outcomes please see the link below for more information https://lnkd.in/gDYbReja. #itsgottobeSydney #meetinSydney #associations #globalconferences

ICCA Congress 24 kicked off today in Abu Dhabi, attended by BESydney’s Chief Client Officer, Kristian Nicholls and Head of Communications, Sarah Stevenson with the theme Tomorrow Starts Today. Kristian was part of a panel discussion in keeping with the theme, Navigating Trends for 2025 along with Julius Solaris, Founder of Boldpush, T. Taubie Motlhabane, CEO of Cape Town International Convention Centre and moderated by James Lancaster from Northstar Meetings Group. Key takeaways of the panel included: 👩🎓 Equip yourself with the essential research to make informed decisions, 📈 Identify the #impact of global #trends, such as inflation, remote work, and the geopolitical landscape on events, 🏆 Understand how to competitively position your destination and venue for success in 2025. #ICCACongress24 #MeetInSydney #EventProfs, Tourism Australia, Business Events Australia 

BESydney is proud to announce our collaboration with Gadigal artist Konstantina (Kate Constantine), commissioning Mari Burra Warrane as part of our First Nations strategy. Translating to “Big Sky Thinking” in Sydney, Mari Burra draws inspiration from the hues of the sun setting over the harbour, telling the story of the innovation, learning, and knowledge-sharing practices of the Gadigal people. 🎨 Discover the deeper meaning behind the artwork and hear from Konstantina herself in this introduction: https://lnkd.in/gnS2NTEZ #FirstNations #Gadigal #BigSkyThinking #Innovation #Collaboration #BESydney

#Sydney has ranked number 10 on the Global Destination Sustainability Index, announced overnight from the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) in Bruges. Special thanks to our partners City of Sydney and Destination NSW, who have worked tirelessly alongside us for this recognition.   🌿 In 2024, Sydney achieved an index score of 83.13 (up from last year’s 77.21) our highest ever score, and we continue to focus on our upward trajectory. 🌿 Sydney is no. 2 in the Asia-Pacific region and in the Metropolis category behind Singapore. Sydney was only 1/4 of a point behind Bordeaux (6th) and Singapore (7th) who shared a score of 83.37! 🌿 Sydney was one of the pioneering destinations to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index in 2016. Find out more about BESydney's Sustainability programs and the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) here https://lnkd.in/gEseFnPm Inga Davison, Carolin Lenehan, Chris Fitzpatrick, Sandy Wilkins, Serina Udipikar, #MeetInSydney #ChangeStartsHere #ItsGotToBeSydney Photo credit: Destination NSW

SXSW Sydney 2024 kicked off this morning at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) with the opening keynote from Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins. From humble beginnings with Fusion Books providing digital yearbook solutions to Australian schools, to a global powerhouse at the nexus of creativity and productivity with 190m+ active monthly users. A great Australian success story, joining Atlassian, Afterpay, SafetyCulture and other tech giants who have chosen #Sydney and Tech Central Sydney as their global HQ. Destination NSW Investment NSW BESydney #ItsGotToBeSydney #ChangeStartsHere #MeetInSydney