Dr Rob Harris has been appointed as an International Guest Professor at Far Eastern University, Philippines. In this role he will act to: deliver keynote lectures and plenary talks; participate in graduate research forums, seminars and panel discussions; share best practices in research, innovation, and academic leadership; and engage in collaborative discussions for future research…
Dr Robert Harris had the pleasure of delivering a keynote presentation at the Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management (APIEM) Leaders Forum as in Bali in September. APIEM has become a significant force in the Asia Pacific region as it seeks to further professionalise the events industry through its many educational and training programs. About…
Dr Rob Harris from Event Training Australia had the honour of presenting a number of awards at the 2025 Australian Event Awards in Coffs Harbour where more than 230 guests from across the country came together to celebrate the best in Australian events. Hosted by Charlie Ranger, the night was filled with laughter, music and…
Festival and Special Event Management, 5th edition continues the comprehensive overview of the theory and procedures associated with festivals and special events established in previous editions. The new edition of this market-leading text introduces developments and professional tools, and considers the globalisation and subsequent internationalisation of event management. The role of marketing and communication, environmental planning, the…
New Edition of Event ManagementEvent Management One and Two Day Workshops Co-authored by Event Training Australia staff, this new edition of the text Events Management offers a guide to organizing successful events, examining areas such as event design, logistics, marketing, human resource management, financial planning, risk management, impacts, evaluation and reporting. The fourth edition is…
Event Management One and Two Day Workshops Event Training Australia has responded to the demand for customised short course programs as live events have returned by offering one and two day workshops. Clients to date have included the City of Gosnells, University of Queensland, Australian Defence Force Academy, Queensland University of Technology, Canteen, and the organising…
2023 Scheduled Event Management Courses Our four-day Executive Certificate in Event Management (Business and Public Events) is once again returning to: Sydney (14-17 March) Melbourne (21-24 March) Brisbane (18-21 April) Perth (9-12 May) Singapore (May TBA) For further information click on the box below. About Event Training Australia Event Training Australia (ETA) has its origins in…
One in five people in Australia have a disability. These disabilities take various forms and can broadly be grouped under four headings: physical; cognitive; mental health; and sensory. Ensuring that an event is as inclusive as possible requires putting a range of practices in place to achieve this end. There are now a range of free…
Coronavirus has presented a range of challenges for the event industry, as well as serving to accelerate trends that were already in evidence. Various commentators have attempted to capture these developments, and what they mean to event organisers. The articles below are reflective of these. The Future of Event Planning The Biggest Event Trends for…
Due to popular demand, Event Training Australia has extended its one and two day event management courses across Australia. Event Training Australia has begun delivering short customised event management courses on a demand basis. To date, programs have been delivered for Sanitarium Health Foods, Bank of China and Bank Negara Malaysia (Malaysia’s Reserve Bank). Event…
Making events eco-friendly. Much discussion has occurred of late regarding the ‘evils’ of plastic waste. Various events have sought to draw attention to, and to directly address, this issue through their own practices. Events leading the way in this area include the Wave Rock Weekender in Western Australia and the Volvo Ocean Race. Playing a…
Event Training Australia offers short courses in event management for practising festival managers. These events courses are held in several locations around Australia in partnership with Paul Gudgin, past Director of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the City of London Festival. Paul has an extensive background in the event management field internationally, and in recent…