Member Organisations
BECA membership is representative of almost all aspects of the business events industry. The membership is by invitation and any parties wishing to become a member should contact an existing member to be nominated for a membership.
BECA'S MEMBERS:
- Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB)
- Australian Convention Centres Group (ACCG)
- Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA)
- International Convention and Congress Association (ICCA) - Australian Chapter
- Meetings and Events Australia (MEA)
- Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc (PCOA)
The member organisations are represented by nominated representatives.
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BECA Board of Directors
- Chair: Dr Vanessa Findlay, Principal Government Engagement, BrickfielderGE
- Deputy Chair: Geoff Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer, International Convention Centre Sydney (ACCG)
- Treasurer: Barry Neame, Managing Director, Conference Management and Secretariat Services (PCOA)
- Michael Matthews, Chief Executive Officer, Canberra Convention Bureau (AACB)
- Simon Burgess, General Manager, Adelaide Convention Centre (ACCG)
- Matt Pearce, Chief Executive Officer, Talk2 Media & Events (EEAA)
- Beverley Williamson, General Manager Business Developments and Bids, Melbourne Convention Bureau (MEA)
BECA Councillors:
- Andrew Hiebl, Executive Director, Australian Association of Convention Bureau (AACB)
- Janet Hamilton, General Manager, Cairns Convention Centre (ACCG)
- Peter King, Chief Executive, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (ACCG)
- Claudia Sagripanti, Chief Executive, Exhibition & Events Association of Australasia (EEAA)
- Kate Smith, Managing Director, WALDRONSMITH Management (MEA)
- Mike Pickford, Managing Director, ASN Conferences Pty Ltd (PCOA)
BECA Company Secretary:
- Kate Smith, Managing Director, WALDRONSMITH Management (MEA)


