Welcome to the PCOA25 Registration Site

 

PLEASE NOTE: 'GET IN QUICK' REGISTRATION ONLY OPEN TO PCO'S AND INHOUSE EVENT MANAGERS

PCOA BUSINESS PARTNERS CAN REGISTER AT THE EARLY BIRD BUSINESS PARTNER RATE

REGISTRATIONS FOR SUPPLIERS TO THE EVENTS INDUSTRY WILL OPEN ON THE 2ND JUNE
(IE: SUPPLIER, VENUE OR HOTEL TEAM MEMBERS)

To register, you will need to create an account. Please see below to start the process.

- Go to the Create a New User Account tab (you will need to enter your email address and a password with at least 6 characters)

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- Go to the Social Sign In tab (this will allow you to sign in with Facebook or Twitter.  You will not need to set up a password. To log in, follow the steps provided. Please note you will have to authorise Facebook/Twitter to register through social sign in) to create a login for your registration.

- If you have already started the registration process, please go to the Sign in with Your Existing Account tab to log into your account.

PCOA Members: To register for the conference, please create a new account (this will only have to be done once) and nominate a new password.
Your conference account is separate from your membership account. 

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Your PCOA25 Registration

To assist us with program design, it would be greatly appreciated if you could share with us a little bit of your career information.

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Length of time in the Events Industry

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Registration Categories for PCOA25 


'GET IN QUICK' MEMBER REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO ONLY PCO'S AND IN-HOUSE EVENT MANAGERS 

 

PCOA BUSINESS PARTNERS CAN REGISTER AT THE EARLY BIRD BUSINESS PARTNER RATE

 

REGISTRATIONS FOR SUPPLIERS TO THE EVENTS INDUSTRY WILL OPEN ON THE 3RD OF JUNE
(IE: VENUE OR HOTEL TEAM MEMBERS)

All prices are in AUD$ - All Registration fees are Australian GST Free.

Full Registration Inclusions

Attendance at keynote presentations and conference sessions (Sunday to Tuesday)

Morning and/or afternoon tea and lunch as per the program

Access to the trade exhibition

Conference materials including name badge and access to the conference app

Welcome Function on Sunday 7 December 2025

Networking Function on Monday 8 December 2025

Access to presenter podcasts following the conference (subject to speakers approval)

A partner ticket can be purchased through the registration form for the Sunday evening welcome function only.  

 

AMOUNT
699.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
799.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,050.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,550.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
199.00
TOTAL

Student Proof

PCOA Member Day Registration

PLEASE NOTE: Day Registration rates are ONLY available to PCOs or In-House Event Managers.

To register as a member you must be a current PCOA member.

Day Registration Inclusions

Attendance at keynote presentations and conference sessions for the day attending

Morning/Afternoon Tea/Lunch as per the program for the day attending

Access to the trade exhibition for the day attending

Includes the social activity for the day attending

Conference materials including name badge and access to the conference app

Access to presenter podcasts following the conference (subject to speakers approval)

AMOUNT
395.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
395.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
395.00
TOTAL

Non Member Day Registration

PLEASE NOTE: Day Registration rates are ONLY available to PCOs or In-House Event Managers.

To register at this rate you must be a Non PCOA Member whose core responsibility is the coordinator and/or management of conferences, meetings and events including directors/owners, in-house, conference and event management educators.

AMOUNT
500.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
500.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
500.00
TOTAL
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In-house Event Managers Special Interest Group (SIG)

Sunday 7 December 2025 | 9.30am - 1.30pm | Inhouse Event Managers SIG

This In-house Event Manager Special Interest Group (SIG) is exclusively for attendees who hold this position.

In-house Event Manager members of the PCOA are eligible to join this session if they currently work in this role within a corporate company, government body or association.

Please note: If you are registering for a single-day pass, you may only attend sessions on that specific day, subject to eligibility.

 

In-house Events Manager SIG

Dec 07, 2025 | 0930 - 1330
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Special Interest Group (SIG)

These Owners/Directors Special Interest Groups (SIG) are exclusively for attendees who hold this position.

 

Saturday 6 December 2025 | 4.00pm - 7.30pm | Owners/Directors SIG Session 1 and Networking Event

Owner/director members of the PCOA are eligible to join this session if they currently work in this role in a Professional Conference Organising Company.

 

Sunday 7 December 2025 | 12.00 noon - 2.00pm | Owners/Directors SIG Session 2

Owner/director members of the PCOA are eligible to join this session if they currently work in this role in a Professional Conference Organising Company.

Please note: If you are registering for a single-day pass, you may only attend sessions on that specific day, subject to eligibility.

Owners/Directors SIG Session One - Saturday

Dec 06, 2025 | 1600 - 1930

Owners/Directors SIG Session Two - Sunday

Dec 07, 2025 | 1200 - 1400
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Sunday Workshops

The optional Sunday workshops will be announced in the coming months.

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Social Functions

It is essential you indicate below every function you wish to attend, even if the function is included in your registration fee. You will not be able to attend unless you have done so.

The Welcome Function will be held in the exhibition area at Te Pae on Sunday 7 December 2025 from approx. 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

The Networking Function will be held on Monday 8 December 2025 following the conference. Attendance is included with full conference registration only. This will be a ticketed event.

Please indicate below if you would like to purchase additional ticket/s for the Sunday Welcome Function.

Please note: Additional tickets to the Offsite Networking Function are not available. Attendance is limited to full conference registrants only.

All prices are in AUD$ and GST free.

Welcome Function

Dec 07, 2025 | 1800 - 2000
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Offsite Networking Function

Dec 08, 2025 | 1730 - 2000
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Accommodation

PCOA is actively sourcing accommodation rates from our Business Partners to ensure convenient options for the PCOA25 participants.

These options will be added to the accommodation page on the conference website as they become available.

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NZ Famils

There are three great FAMILS on offer pre/post our annual conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.

 

Expressions of interest area open exclusively to PCO's and in-house event managers who have registered and paid for PCOA25. 

 

Auckland

Experience Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with the New Zealand International Convention Centre
(Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 December 2025)

 

West Coast

Discover one of New Zealand’s best keep secrets, the Wonderful West Coast of the South Island
(Wednesday 3 – Saturday 6 December 2025)

 

Wellington

In the middle of New Zealand is a vibrant city that buzzes with an intangible energy
(Tuesday 9 – Thursday 11 December 2025)

 

For further information and to apply, visit the conference website.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR REGISTRATION! BOOK YOUR DISCOUNTED FLIGHTS TO CHRISTCHURCH NOW WITH AIR NEW ZEALAND

Thank you for your registration to the 17th Annual PCOA Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Christchurch.

In the next 48 hours you should receive a confirmation letter and a tax invoice confirming your registration details. If you have NOT received this within 48 hours please contact PCOA. Please note a confirmation letter and invoice means your details have been processed.

PCOA25 delegates can access Air Zealand return airfares to Christchurch with a discount of up to 10%.  

Air New Zealand Terms and Conditions
Offer valid 14 March to 28 November 2025 for travel 5 to 11 December.
Offer applies to return adult and child airfares (including all seats to suit products) booked from Australia to Christchurch on selected Air New Zealand operated services.
To obtain the discount book online at www.airnewzealand.com.au/conference-pcoa-2025  the promo code PCOA should automatically appear into the promo code box. 
Discount applies to base airfare only and excludes fares already discounted, taxes and other product inclusions. Seat product option not available on multistop bookings. 
Promo code must not be used in conjunction with any other airfare related promo code. Final discount will be shown on the summary page of your booking.
Offer valid for new bookings only. Return government and airport charges may vary.
Offer correct as at 13 March 2025. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights.
Customers who purchase fares using Airpoints Dollars™ will be required to pay in cash, the government & airport costs.
All rules and terms and conditions of fare type purchased will apply.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

The team at PCOA

Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc.
Email: conference@pco.asn.au

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