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Canberra will host the World Association of Floral Artists (WAFA) World Flower Show from 21 February to 1 March 2027. The World Flower Show 2027 will mark the first time WAFA brings the triennial show to Australia.

After a two-year hiatus, Canberra on Show, Canberra Convention Bureau’s showcase of Canberra Region business events suppliers, returns on Wednesday 27 July at elegantly restored Albert Hall. 

As Canberra Region’s premier showcase of business events suppliers, Canberra on Show is the ideal opportunity for event professionals to brush up on their knowledge of local business events possibilities and be inspired for their next meeting, conference or social function.

Canberra Convention Bureau has invested in the production of virtual tours that showcase Canberra venues to planners before they arrive in the capital. The virtual tours will be launched at this year’s Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME).

Canberra Convention Bureau has appointed Kimberley Wood as Head of Sales and Kimberley Roberts-Salee as Head of Marketing, in a strategic restructure aiming to streamline operations as the destination focuses on recovery for the Canberra industry.

Throughout 2020, COVID-19 travel restrictions and border uncertainty prevented Canberra Convention Bureau from hosting meeting and event planners on educational famils and site visits.

The National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC) is gearing up for a return to large in-person business events as it welcomes the Australian Information Security Association (AISA)’s 2021 Australian Cyber Conference from 16-18 March.

Smart Badge was developed in Australia as a response to COVID-19 to help reinstate confidence and reduce risk for business events to occur.