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AIME is in good hands!

Congratulations to Talk2Media who have been reappointed to deliver the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME). If you are in the Business Events industry in any capacity this is an event not to be missed. 


Deanna Varga attended this year’s event not only as Mayvin Global's CEO & Founder but also in her capacity as Independent Director of the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine. Both roles provided opportunities that could be explored at the event.  

When asked about her experience at attending this year's event, Deanna remarked, ‘Energising!’ and went on to say, ‘While there's always a lot of business conducted at AIME plus trends to learn, my biggest takeaway was the reconnections with colleagues, friends, and clients from across the Asia Pacific. It's these meaningful interactions that truly make events and business events like AIME special.’

Calling for contributions

As we continue to see associations managing (or resisting) change in revenue growth and diversification, we are also seeing associations keen to share their success and learn from others.


We are thrilled with the response to our call for case study contributions for our next white paper. Topics will include Organisation versus Individual membership Growth from European Society of Association Executives ESAE and Online Education Growth with Australian Gift & Homewares Association AGHA.

If you would like to contribute to our 2025 white paper, please reach out to Deanna.


Welcome to the Team!

We are excited to bring Jill Morris onboard as Project Consultant. Welcome Jill! 


After a long and stellar career working in the Northern Territory, in senior positions across government, aviation, tourism, hospitality and business events sectors, Jill relocated to Kingscliff in northern NSW over 12 months ago and has joined our Gold Coast team with a special focus on Business Events and our growth in the NT.


Having been a client of Mayvin Global for many years, Jill has a genuine passion for promoting tourism to the Northern Territory. She is recognised as an advocate for the NT and the Business Events industry, bringing commercial acumen, entrepreneurial flair and a deep knowledge of working within and for government.

New IAPCO President

Congratulations to Sissi Lignou, CEO of AFEA Congress on being announced as the new International Association of Professional Conference Organisers IAPCO  President! We also extend our congratulations to our client Sarah Markey-Hamm (ICMS Pty Ltd), who successfully completes her two-year term as IAPCO President. Sarah will now serve as IAPCO Immediate Past-President and Chair of IAPCO’s Committee of Ethics.

In her official handover to Sissi Lignou, Sarah remarked: “Sissi has been a force of nature on the IAPCO Council, and her work on our advocacy campaign demonstrates her commitment to our Association. I look forward to supporting her in her role as President.”

IAPCO members are recognised globally as the best in the business. IAPCO Professional Congress Organisers (PCOs) undergo rigorous accreditation and adhere to the highest of standards -IAPCO Accreditation Standards, for timeliness, efficiency, creativity, financial responsibility, and management.


Image courtesy Sissi Lignou, AFEA Congress

Mayvin Global are looking forward to supporting the Towards 2030 Tourism Conference this week. If you are attending, be sure to touch base with Jill Morris at the Darwin session.

   

Celebrating Career Milestones!

Mayvin Global is on the move

A big congratulations to both Sally Cominos Dakin and Dona Fazah.  Sally celebrates 6 years with Mayvin Global this year and 21 years working with CEO and Founder Deanna Varga across her various professional roles within the Tourism and Business Events sectors.

 

We also (sadly) farewell Dona as she embarks on a career change and takes up a position with the not for profit - The Busy Group. For the past three years, Dona has worked in the background

providing administration and research for many Mayvin Global projects, including Darwin City Retail Association, Property Council Australia and Dubbo Regional Council.

Mayvin Global recognised the opportunity to support the Northern Territory’s business events and tourism sectors with an office established in the NT in 2020. This year marks five years in the NT and we are on the move - to new premises, that is! 


Mayvin Global is now located at the Darwin Innovation Hub in Smith Street. A big thanks to Britta, Mariana and all the Agentur team who have previously let us call Agentur home. 


 


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