Through the Emerging Leaders Council, ABEA supports the next generation of business events professionals through community, education, and leadership opportunities.
Emerging Leaders are 35 years of age or younger, or have been in the industry for less than 10 years collectively and are seen by organisations as future leaders within our industry. Emerging Leaders who already hold Management and Leadership positions within a business are eligible.
Grow your network, build your skills and connect with peers across the industry — through three pillars of opportunity.
Community
Leadership
Members only
Education
The Emerging Leaders Council is a national group of appointed industry representatives responsible for leading and delivering Emerging Leaders initiatives across Australia, including networking events, education programs, coffee catch-ups and leadership opportunities for the broader Emerging Leaders community.
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ACT Sharon Lei
QLD – Brisbane Hannah Drewett & Kseniia Kuznetsova
QLD – Cairns Kirsty Boase
TAS Taryn Reid
VIC Simon Jacobs
NSW Andrew CrookChair & Fadzai Pasi
Stories, achievements and industry insights from Emerging Leaders across Australia.
ABEA Future Leader Award winner
Recognised at the ABEA Awards for outstanding contribution and future leadership potential in the business events industry.
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Featured in Spice Magazine
Spotlighted in Spice Magazine's Emerging Leaders series, sharing her journey from BEDA and vision for the industry's future.
Featured in micenet
Featured by micenet for championing diversity and emerging voices within Australia's business events sector.
Featured by IAPCO
Recognised internationally by IAPCO for engaging next-gen professionals in meetings and events — a model for the industry globally.
The Challenge — winner
Past winner of The Challenge — recognised for innovation, leadership and contribution to the Emerging Leaders community.
Emerging Leaders Council Chair
Chair of the Emerging Leaders Council, leading the national community of business events professionals and championing the next generation of industry leaders.
ABEA membership unlocks deeper access to programs, learning and community tools.
Get in touch
Have an idea, question or engagement opportunity? Reach out to the Council and our team will connect you with the right people.