The event planning portal was launched by Business Events Sydney to support event organisers to access tools, resources, and funding in hosting their business event in Sydney. Designed in consultation with customers who run small events and agents, to address the challenges they are facing during the event planning process. The portal supports all stages of the event planning process including researching, pitching, planning, budgeting, and marketing the event – all in one place.

Tailored to event sector requirements, users are also able to create custom supplier lists based on unique event preferences. The portal is created to be of benefit to smaller events which may not have an events team behind them. It also provides access to the Sydney Meeting Fund which supports business events between 100 to 500 participants or delegates with offers from AUD 40 per person.

There is also on the site a video guide to explain: navigation across the pitching and bidding process; researching and planning; and promoting the event; as well as boosting delegate attendance. Some of those tools have downloadable event marketing toolkits, video and image galleries, Sydney destination guides and presentation templates.

Conference meeting and incentive event owners can create a free account and access online resources here BESydney Event Planning Platform