Membership Options
Australian Business Events Association offers membership options designed for businesses of various sizes and shapes. Membership levels are dependent on the applicant selecting one most suited to their business. The model is designed to allow those requiring a higher level of service and benefits to select a higher membership group, and small businesses with less needs can opt for lower membership levels.
Members of the Australian Business Events Association receive direct benefit from their membership, however members who are Association bodies or the like, are not able to pass on the direct membership benefits to their members.
Membership is open to all businesses (ABN holders) who engage, trade, or benefit within the business events sector.
Membership tiers:
Platinum – Various Tiers
(available on application)
Gold
Membership
Silver
Membership
Life
Membership
Businesses are admitted as members of the Association through a formal approval process. Once approved, members receive a broad portfolio of benefits and are permitted to display the Australian Business Events Association logo as part of their business collateral.
Legacy & transition of existing members
On the 30th of June 2023, financial members of the Exhibition & Events Association of Australasia Ltd (EEAA), the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) and the Australian Convention Centres Group (ACCG), are eligible for transition to ABEA membership upon confirmation of your consent. Please contact EEAA or AACB to confirm your membership level and tier.
These members will be deemed as “Inaugural” members and will receive recognition of same.
The Australian Business Events Association membership is for a Financial Calendar year, 1 July to 30 June.
Association membership is an important and valued asset for many businesses. To better understand your benefits, or to discuss your options we invite you to talk to one of our team.
We would welcome the opportunity to visit your business or meet online to discuss the benefits and opportunities that exist.
To contact our team, email: join@abea.org.au
Membership Options |  |  |  | | | | | | | | |
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Corporate | Corporate | Corporate | Corporate | Corporate | Corporate | Corporate | Corporate | Corporate | Sole Trader | ||
Annual Fee (ex GST) | $50,000 | $35,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 | $500 | $0 |
Voting Rights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES |
Advocacy | ^^^ | ^^^ | ^^^ | ^^ | ^^ | ^^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ |
Industry Policy | ^^^ | ^^^ | ^^^ | ^^ | ^^ | ^^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ |
Research | ^^^ | ^^^ | ^^^ | ^^ | ^^ | ^^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ |
Chair’s Leadership Luncheon | 1 invite | 1 invite | 1 invite | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Leaders Forum* | 2 invites | 2 invites | 2 invites | 1 invite | 1 invite | 1 invite | 1 invite | Fee | Fee | Fee | No |
Conference* | 8 gratis | 6 gratis | 4 gratis | 3 gratis | 2 gratis | 1 gratis | 15% off | 10% off | 5% off | Fee | No |
Awards / Gala Dinner* | 8 gratis | 6 gratis | 4 gratis | 3 gratis | 2 gratis | 1 gratis | 15% off | 10% off | 5% off | Fee | Personal
invite |
Networking & Social Functions* | 8 gratis | 6 gratis | 4 gratis | 3 gratis | 2 gratis | 1 gratis | Fee | Fee | Fee | Fee | Yes |
Future Leader Scholarships** | 3 gratis | 2 gratis | 1 gratis | 40% off | 40% off | 40% off | 20% off | 20% off | 20% off | No | No |
Training Discount*** | 30% off | 30% off | 30% off | 20% off | 20% off | 20% off | 10% off | 10% off | 10% off | No | No |
Member Listing & Promotion of Person / Business | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Honor Board |
Broadcast Communication | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* additional seats/tickets/registrations can be purchased ** application process with fee for approved participants.
*** for all employees of the member organisation. ^^ indicates the level of engagement / participation