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WALDRONSMITH Management is pleased to announce it has been awarded the 2009 Association or Government Meeting of the Year for the 8th World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education at the Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry National awards held on April 20 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The award recognises WALDRONSMITH Management’s leadership, achievement and excellent business practise within the Meetings and Events Industry.
WIPC:E was a 5 day Conference, held at Melbourne Olympic Park and Rod Laver Arena, attracting over 3500 delegates from 23 countries representing numerous Indigenous communities.
The Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc grounded the conference in community knowledge with over 400 concurrent sessions and key note presentations from world leaders in the field of Indigenous education.
VAEAI appointedWALDRONSMITH Management to provide support in managing all aspects of the event including program management, delegate services, exhibition, audio visual and staging at Melbourne Olympic Park, Rod Laver Arena and various field and social trips.
“For over 18 months WALDRONSMITH Management worked with VAEAI developing a strong relationship and demonstrating a capacity to be flexible and respond to any issues that arose. The effective partnership we developed was carried through from the planning stage to the conference itself, where we were impressed by the willingness of WALDRONSMITH Management to ensure that WIPC:E was a success and operated smoothly.” – Lionel Bamblett, General Manager VAEAI.
When receiving the award Managing Director, Kate Smith, thanked VAEAI for entrusting WALDRONSMITH Management with the management of WIPC:E. Kate acknowledged the commitment and professionalism of the WALDRONSMITH Management team in embracing the challenge of this unique event and delivering to such an exceptional level. In collaboration with our key suppliers, it was an outstanding example of what the business events industry can create for our clients and in turn for all participants.
“WIPC:E was an outstanding success for VAEAI and importantly a memorable experience for 3500 delegates from across the globe. This event not only had a positive economic impact on the city but also contributed significantly to the global knowledge economy by facilitating meaningful discussion and collaboration with leaders and practitioners throughout the world. The outcome of knowledge exchange is one of the more valuable and meaningful benefits that business events can offer now and in the future”. Kate Smith.
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