Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific)

🌏 How different is venue management across Asia? Join Paul Sergeant OBE, Mitch Seeto, Michael Fitzmaurice and Thomas Tong for Digital Series: Episode 8 — an international discussion exploring how content, F&B, safety, staffing, and technology are reshaping the events industry across Asia. From crowd behaviour in megacities to the pace of tech adoption, discover what makes this region one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving markets in the world. 📅 5 December 2025 | 11:00 AM AEST 🎥 Free webinar | On-demand replay available 👉 Register now — link below — last session of the 2025 series!

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING By order to the Board of Directors notice is hereby given to Members of the Venue Management Association (Asia & Pacific) Limited that the Special General Meeting to be held as follows: Date: Friday 12th December 2025 Time: Commencing 11.00 AM (AEST) Location: The meeting will be held online. Please ensure you register your participation by clicking the register button. Meeting log-on details will be provided prior to the meeting. SGM Papers The Agenda and Item 1 Resolution are available for download below. If you have any trouble accessing, please contact the VMA office on +61 (0)7 5575 9185. Proxies Members who cannot attend the SGM may appoint a proxy to act on their behalf. Completed Proxy Forms must be received at the VMA office by 11:00AM (AEST) Wednesday 10th December 2025 to be valid. Only financial members (Fellows, Active and Allied members) are entitled to vote or appoint a Proxy to attend and vote on their behalf at the SGM. Unless otherwise instructed, the Proxy may vote as he or she thinks fit in respect of any resolution. Michael Brierley Company Secretary Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Ltd Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/gmNbSa8J

Please join us in congratulating our two newest AVMs 🎉 Bridget Gibson 👏 & Alexandra Drake 👏 If you would like to become an Accredited Venue Manager, you can learn more on our website or email us at education@vma.org.au

Can't stop, won't stop! While still recovering from last week, we jetted off to New Zealand to host an After 5! #Networking in Hamilton, in collaboration with the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) and supported by VITEC. Thanks to everyone who came out to connect, and thanks to our guest speakers, Richard Andersen, CVE & Kim Bedier, CVE (Advantage Training), for their valuable insights in conversation with our CEO. That's a wrap for After 5! in 2025. See you next year! 🫡

To our incredible instructors: thank you. ✨ Your expertise, energy, generosity, and commitment are what make School the "best week in the venue industry". You give so much — and our students, our sector, and our future are stronger because of you. We simply couldn’t do it without this phenomenal team. A special shout-out to our international guest instructor, all the way from the USA, Doug Booher.... 👇 In the comments now, one more time, can I get a... "Booooyah!" 💥 Missing from photo: Rebecca Barry. GAICD CAHRI AVM

Congratulations to Dean Hassall CVE, awarded the Tim Worton Award for his extraordinary and long-standing contribution to the VMA’s education programs. Dean has played an invaluable role in shaping the Venue Management School, Leadership Institute, and the Institute of Venue Safety & Security — giving generously of his time, expertise and heart to help future-proof our industry. Through his work with VMS, LI and IVSS, Dean has helped shape thousands of careers and uplift the safety, capability and confidence of our entire industry. A remarkable leader and a deeply deserving awardee. Please join us in celebrating Dean by sharing a comment below to help us all show him the gratitude he deserves from the whole venue industry community. Dean, you will always have pride of place at the home of the venue industry — thank you.

Congratulations to Wayne Middleton CVE, awarded the Tim Worton Award for his extraordinary and long-standing contribution to the VMA’s education programs. Wayne has been instrumental in shaping the Venue Management School, Leadership Institute, and the Institute of Venue Safety & Security — generously sharing his time, expertise and unwavering commitment to strengthening and future-proofing our industry. Through his leadership across VMS, LI and IVSS, Wayne has supported and influenced thousands of professionals, lifting the safety, capability and confidence of the entire venue community. A visionary educator, a respected mentor and an exceptionally deserving awardee. Please join us in celebrating Wayne by leaving a comment below and helping us show him the recognition and appreciation he has truly earned from across our industry. Wayne, you will always have pride of place at the home of the venue industry — thank you.

A massive congratulations to this year’s deserving recipients! 🏆 Momentus Technologies Year 1 Bursary 👏 Leah Chamberlain 🏆 Legends Global (APAC) Year 2 Scholarship 👏 Ryan Carter We proudly recognised these two outstanding individuals for their exceptional results, contribution and engagement with the program. As well as their amazing & heartfelt acceptance speeches too! We can't wait to see you next year. Thank you to our sponsors, without whom, these opportunities wouldn't be possible.

What a night! A huge congratulations to our VMS Year 2 and Leadership Institute graduates — an incredible achievement and a milestone each of you should be proud of. To our Year 1 cohort: we loved having you with us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next year as you continue your journey. A special shout-out to Dwane Goodman for being the best MC, and to Gerry Keating for all the laughs 😂 Lastly, thanks to all our cohort representative speakers for sharing their perspectives of the week. Brittany Christy Luke Gore Alannah Robertson Jacob Bau Kate Sark David Bavage