18 May 2013
The ICN 25th Quadrennial Congress will bring together evidence, experience and innovations highlighting the critical importance of equity and access to health care for communities and individuals, demonstrating how nurses are key to ensuring equal access and quality of health care for all. The Congress will provide a global platform for the dissemination of nursing knowledge and leadership across specialities, cultures and countries via the ICN scientific programme, featuring keynote and main session invited speakers as well as a wide range of concurrent sessions including dynamic papers accepted through our highly competitive abstract selection process.
To register for the Congress, click here
21 May 2013
Pacprint is an unmatched showcase of the power of print and the most effective and powerful platform to expand and diversify your business. See the latest technological and creative innovations. Stay ahead of the evolving needs of print and graphic communications. Create buzz, make an impact and see what’s possible at PacPrint13.
Attendance to PacPrint is free and for trade only. View Conditions of Entry for more details
23 May 2013
In 2013 the Australian Solar Council together with international partner Australian PV Solar Energy Exhibition (AUPVSEE) will present the annual Solar Conference & Exhibition at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 23 – 24 May 2013. The event is set to deliver expert industry leaders and showcase the latest in solar technologies.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN AND CONFERENCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE. More Info
1 June 2013

This event is designed to help people find their passion whilst providing them with the knowledge to turn that passion into a reality. Boasts hundreds of real jobs, dynamic seminars, career counselling, career workshops, resume services, graduate employment, traineeships, apprenticeships, small business and franchising opportunities, all under the one roof over two days.
Meet face to face with Australia’s largest employers, educators and trainers who will all assemble to offer you practical career insights into skills shortage industries, educational options for career transition, the latest training available to upgrade your career and meet companies on the move with real opportunities.
Don’t waste another year, reinvent your career! Register online

Travelplan’s 26th annual International Ski Travel Expo is a great way to start planning for your next ski holiday, you will find great deals and a world of inspiration and information!. The Snow Travel Expo brings over 50 global ski resorts to Australia and the latest ski and snowboard gear. It is your ticket to great deals and a world of inspiration and information.
Entry is FREE but please make sure you RSVP
4 June 2013

Melbourne will again play host to the 2nd Opportunity Green Summit which is set to advance on 2012’s theme of ‘achieving your corporate goals sustainably’ promising a jam packed event with more speakers, more Q&A and interactive workshops sessions.
Here is a sneak peek of just some key themes framing Opportunity Green Summit 2013:
- Translating a holistic sustainability strategy successfully that will engage each team member into effective action
- How to cut through the ‘green fatigue’ – is it time to put away the tree, footprint and recycle icons to impart the message?
- Thinking in whole systems- creating the new business narrative with biodiversity factored into the balance sheets
- How to best utilise the green panacea to bust the silos, grow innovation and improve productivity
All this and much more will be explored with speakers ranging from leading business figures to inspiring eco-trepreneurs, with delegates coming together from some of Australia’s leading companies.
Click here to download 2012 Agenda & Watch the 2012 Conference Video.
7 June 2013
The Good Food & Wine Show is returning in 2013 and guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling!. A dream day out for food fanatics and wine connoisseurs alike – hundreds of the country’s finest food producers, wineries and chefs come together for one sensational weekend. With a line-up that will leave you hungry for more, one day may not be enough!
There’s a magnificent menu of things to see, taste and do – so be sure to check the website to find out what’s on. How much fun can you handle? Buy your Tickets Here.

At the MindBodySpirit Festival, you can learn to conquer stress in minutes, discover the latest herbal supplements, or realise your psychic powers. Perhaps you’d like to know how to find your soul mate, enjoy the mysteries of tantric relationships, find that highly prized work-life balance or balance your chakra.
It’s a fantastic fun day out, filled with new experiences, entertainment, learning and expert advice . Tickets here
15 June 2013

Calling all brides! The Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo on June 15-16 2013 is the premier bridal expo in Australia. Plus 2013 is our 20th year! Featuring the best couture wedding fashion runway show and much more. Don’t miss out on our special celebrations to mark our anniversary.
Buy tickets now!
23 June 2013
Moodle is the most widely used open source learning management system in the world, with over sixty million users in almost two hundred countries using it to support learning. But Moodle, like any other open source project, is also a living organism – an ecosystem of code, community and commercial interests that work together in unison towards the common goal of providing a world class learning platform for the masses.
The theme “Moodle & Beyond”, challenges delegates and presenters to consider how we can best use Moodle to keep pace with radical changes to teaching, learning, technology and the environment. A more details, click here.
12 July 2013
From the 13-14 July, The Building & Home Improvement Expo was the destination of choice for renovators, builders and homeowners interested in improving the appearance, performance and energy efficiency of their home or commercial property..
The Building & Home Improvement Expo offers the latest building options, opportunities and news, providing first hand product knowledge, new materials and innovative techniques.
ForTickets and more information click here
18 July 2013

Decoration + Design is Australia’s leading soft furnishings & interior products Trade Fair showcasing the latest designs from leading Australian manufacturers and importers. This Fair gives interior designers, decorators, architects, furniture and furnishing buying groups and retailers the opportunity to see and buy the latest soft furnishing & interior products, learn the latest industry developments and network with their peers both at the Trade Fair and in a full program of concurrent functions.
What are you interested in? More info here

As a spectacular feature within Furnitex and Decoration + Design, Hotel + Hospitality Furnishings put a highlight on products that are suitable for hotels, motels, clubs and restaurants.
Buyers attracted to this non-retail category include architects, interior decorators/designers, hotel & hospitality venue owners/managers, furniture specifiers and developers. This feature provides visitors the unique opportunity to preview the latest products and trends for venues or projects presented by leading Australian manufacturers and suppliers.
Register to FURNITEX to see the HOTEL + HOSPITALITY FURNISHINGS feature and discover the latest in furniture & furnishings for hotels, restaurants, clubs, motels and pubs.
21 July 2013

They will be offering a world class technical program encompassing traditional IGARSS topics and new topics reflecting the theme of the 2013 Conference, “Building a Sustainable Earth through Remote Sensing”. This theme was selected to emphasize the issues that most affect the Earth’s environment, and the human impact on the planet.
We welcome both seasoned and new delegates to Melbourne in July 2013. More info
25 July 2013
The AWTE is a free show that will be open only for Woodworking trade and not open to the public. Pre registration is available to all visitors prior to the AWTE opening date. *All visitors must register to enter the Exhibition.
Showcasing:
•Woodworking Machinery
• Tooling & Plant Equipment
• Software
• Hardware Fittings
• Kitchen Components
• Bench Tops
• Cabinet Doors
• Surface Materials
• Finishes & Coatings
• Materials Handling
The ILCA™ Annual Conference provides a rich learning environment for lactation professionals and others who assist mothers and babies with breastfeeding. It offers current and aspiring lactation consultants information on cutting-edge lactation practices and research to equip you in giving optimal breastfeeding care and support to mothers and babies.
Click here to view the 2013 ILCA Conference page.

3 August 2013


First stop, Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. And we’re bringing with us this year’s gift and homewares best sellers. Plus we are co-locating with the JAA Australian Jewellery Fair – two great events in one spot!
Reed Gift Fairs is a trade only event, which means that members of the public cannot attend. If you are from an independent retail store, department store, online business, mail order company, supermarket, distributor, importer, wholesaler or multi-channel retailer then Reed Gift Fairs is the right place for you.
See you at the Biggest and Best Gift and Homewares Event in Australia! More info
6 August 2013
Bringing together world leaders presenting their expertise and current research on all areas of prostate cancer. The Prostate Cancer World Congress will present an outstanding Faculty featuring leading International guest presenters and a selection of talented and recognised experts. World leading opinion leaders will come together to share and discuss all aspects of prostate cancer diagnosis and management delivering presentations and workshops to fully update us on the latest developments in prostate cancer.

More information about this event…
10 August 2013



Create your own Outdoor Oasis!
SPASA’s Spa & Pool Show is on again in February at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre - it’s the biggest in the country and this year’s show has grown by 25% with more exhibitors and more outdoor living products. You’ll find the best deals on the latest swimming pools, spas, swim spas, pool equipment, heaters, cleaners, accessories, landscaping and outdoor living ideas, all on display to help you create your own backyard oasis.
With an extensive range of products, services and industry experts on hand the time spent visiting the Expo could be the best investment you’ll make all year. See all the options; from concrete, to fibreglass, pre-engineered – above and below ground. they have it all!.
more info
11 August 2013

ASEG-PESA Conferences have a high reputation for delivering excellent case-history material to the industry. The conference theme of “The Eureka Moment”captures the ethos of discovery and success which is the driving force behind all our endeavours. Quality case histories will be welcomed and as noted below become part of the permanent online database of geophysical literature.
The Conference Organising Committee is looking forward to presenting a technically strong program for the 23rd International Geophysical Conference and Exhibition.
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Pocket amazing savings on travel inclduing Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and South America. Talk to the experts and compare airfares, tours, cruises and much more.
Planning a holiday is often an arduous task, particularly for travellers hoping to get the best bang for their buck. Days can be spent in front of the computer sifting through endless amounts of information.
Gateway to the Americas at the USA, Canada! more information here
12 August 2013

Australia’s first industry event tailored specifically to the multi-billion dollar food-to-go market.
lunch! is Australia’s first trade event specifically tailored to owners and managers of cafes, quality sandwich and juice bars, delis, restaurants, contract caterers and buyers from all other facets of the food-to-go industry is the premier event for the sector, featuring over 100 specialist suppliers, showcasing everything from food, beverages, packaging, cooking and hospitality equipment and more. This year’s lunch! menu will feature a juicy array of exciting attractions, including the lunch! Business Theatre, Kitchen of Champions, the Menu Ideas Academy and the Expert Advice Zone, click here for more details.