Nectar Creative Communications

19/06/2026

Most people know we manage conferences and events end to end.

What surprises some is that we also handle the marketing.

From campaign strategy and email communications through to social media and digital advertising - we help our clients build momentum, drive registrations and make sure the right people know about their event.

The best conference program in the world still needs an audience.

17/06/2026

We're looking for someone to help us deliver conferences and special events for clients doing meaningful work - someone who knows the craft: building trusted relationships, shaping the plan, managing the moving parts and bringing it all together onsite.

Just as importantly, we want the right person to feel trusted, supported and valued. Events are demanding, and great event people do their best work in a team that backs each other and shares the load.

You'd take real ownership of your projects, work closely with clients we're proud of, and have room to bring your own ideas. We're a flexible workplace that understands what event delivery takes, and we keep things warm and good-humoured along the way.

If this sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. And if someone comes to mind, please pass it on.

https://au.seek.com/job/92509382

16/06/2026

This one means a lot to us. 🌟

In May, we had the privilege of delivering the AUSCERT 2026 Conference at The Star Gold Coast - Australia's oldest information security conference, bringing together over 900 participants, 90+ speakers and 50 sponsors across four incredible days.

It was our first year working with the AUSCERT team and we are so proud of what we delivered together.

To the AUSCERT team - thank you for trusting us. We can't wait to do it again.

09/06/2026

What is a PCO - and why does it matter which one you choose?

Not all conference organisers are the same. The right one becomes a genuine extension of your team. The wrong one just manages a checklist.

We've broken down what to look for.

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If you have ever been responsible for planning a conference, association event or major corporate program, you have probably come across the term PCO. But what does a professional conference organiser actually do

02/06/2026

Awards programs look straightforward from the outside.

Build a judging process. Book a venue. Hand out some trophies.

In practice, managing nominations, coordinating judges, keeping results confidential, scripting a run of show that actually flows, getting the AV right on the night, there's a lot that can quietly go wrong.

We manage all of it so you don't have to find out the hard way.

👉 nectarcc.com.au/awards-and-recognition-programs/

📸 Energy Networks Australia

28/05/2026

The venue looked perfect on the site tour. But did you walk the route your delegates will actually walk? Meet the operations team, not just the sales contact? Consider what else is happening in the city that weekend?

The details that derail events are rarely the obvious ones.

We've shared what we actually look for beyond the standard checklist.

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A site inspection checklist is a useful starting point. Room capacities, AV capability, catering minimums, WiFi strength, accessibility - these are the basics and they matter. But after years of inspecting venues across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, the team at Nectar can tell you with conf...

26/05/2026

Jo Brennan, Event Services Manager at Nectar, recently attended the “Unconventional Thailand Familiarization Trip 2026” 🇹🇭

The curated program showcased Thailand’s diverse business events offering, taking a select group of event professionals from Phuket to Bangkok while highlighting the country’s world-class venues, hospitality, culture, and incentive experiences.

Beyond the destinations themselves, the program fostered meaningful industry connections and memorable experiences that will continue to inspire future event opportunities and client experiences.

A sincere thank you to TCEB Thailand Conventions and to Clockwise Consulting for their support throughout the journey.

22/05/2026

Here's something we see at almost every conference.

The best conversations don't happen in the sessions. They happen in the break that ran a little long, at the lunch table nobody planned to sit at, or in the five minutes before the next speaker starts.

That's not accidental. The best conference programs are designed to let those moments breathe.

What's the most unexpected connection you've ever made at an event?

20/05/2026

Walking into a conference not knowing anyone is one of the most common experiences in professional life, and one of the least talked about.

We've written about what actually helps. From what to do before you arrive to how conference design either opens doors for connection or quietly closes them.

https://nectarcc.com.au/networking-opportunities-at-conference/

12/05/2026

Not all PCO experience is equal.

A conference organiser who has delivered 50 corporate dinners is a different proposition to one who has managed multi-day association conferences with international speakers, complex delegate programs and sponsor obligations.

When you're choosing a PCO, ask about events that are genuinely similar to yours, in size, structure and sector. The learning curve on your event shouldn't be their first time navigating that territory.

Photo credit: Australian Society for Music Education (ASME)