Visionary Partners

Be a Catalyst for Industry Growth and Innovation

The BET Visionary Program celebrates individuals and organisations that see beyond today — those who are passionate about championing growth, innovation and leadership through business events. As a Visionary Partner, your organisation can play a key role in shaping Lutruwita/Tasmania’s future across key industries by empowering the people and ideas that drive them forward.

Our strategic industry priorities are:

Antarctic & Southern Ocean

Advanced manufacturing

Building & construction

Defence & Space

Food & agribusiness

Forestry

Info & communications technology (ICT)

Mining & mineral processing

Renewables & resources

Maritime

Medical sciences
Community & culture

 

 

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Moon Cheese Studio

Moon Cheese Studio

“Our partners are part of a dynamic network of like-minded businesses, industry associations, government bodies and institutions committed to nurturing talent, sharing knowledge, and building stronger, more connected industries. Together, we’re creating meaningful opportunities for Tasmanian leaders and innovators to take centre stage — locally and globally.”

– Marnie Craig, CEO Business Events Tasmania

How You Can Contribute

There are many ways to partner with us, including:

  • Event Collaboration: Collaborate with us to attract and deliver events that align with your industry’s strategic goals, right here in Lutruwita/Tasmania.
  • Financial Contributions: Support the Visionary Program directly or fund industry-specific initiatives aligned with your organisational values.
  • Scholarship Support: Help emerging or established leaders attend national or international conferences and events through dedicated sponsorships.
  • In-Kind Support: Provide expertise or resources — from hosting forums and networking events to nominating representatives for event convening committees.

No matter the form, your contribution will help ensure that Tasmania continues to punch above its weight in business events, influence and industry leadership.

What You Can Expect

By becoming a Visionary Partner, your organisation will:

  • Gain visibility as a leader and advocate within your sector
  • Build cross-industry pathways with high-calibre professionals and thought leaders
  • Support pathways for emerging talent and industry development
  • Help bring strategically aligned business events to Lutruwita/Tasmania
  • Be recognised as part of an inspiring program committed to long-term impact

Ready to Make a Difference?

If your organisation shares our commitment to creating a stronger, smarter and more sustainable future for Tasmanian industries, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities or tailor a contribution that fits your objectives.

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Bidding Partners

Business Events Tasmania has created a small pool of professional conference organisers, specializing in the international conference market, that are available to assist conference hosts from the initial bid and budget development through to full organisation services.

 

 

Leishman Associates

 

Conference Design 

 

ASN Events 

Since we began in business in 1996 we have been involved with bidding for and organising many international conferences across a range of sectors including corporate clients from a variety of sectors, Universities around Australia and New Zealand, national and international Associations, and not-for-profit organisations. Leishman Associates has a proven track record in successful international conference management. The diversity of our clients means that we have extensive knowledge across many sectors, industries, and business types, which allows us to cater specifically to our clients’ needs. Incorporated in 1990, Conference Design has over 30 years’ experience in providing unrivalled organisation dedicated to the production and implementation of conferences in all formats. Our team, led by Managing Director, Ben Thiessen, includes experienced conference managers, specialists in IT, financial management, marketing, and logistics.

Conference Design has managed more than 600 conferences across Australia and internationally. We have extensive expertise in managing international academic, education and scientific conferences.

ASN Events has a long history of successfully managing domestic and international conferences, scientific meetings and corporate events ranging from 100 to 25,000 participants, throughout Australia and internationally. With over 27 years of event management experience and conference organisation, as well as an all-encompassing approach covering planning, administration, logistics, accounting and revenue optimisation, ASN Events builds solid foundations for successful and enjoyable events.

 

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