Business Events Perth has announced, the confirmation, of five new business events worth over AUD13.2 million thanks to, a boost in funding it received through the Government of Western Australia’s Reconnect WA package and its Keynote Speaker funding incentive.

The Reconnect WA package of AUD185 million was declared last year December by Western Australia’s Premier Mr. Mark McGowan which included  AUD15 million funding was a boost for BE Perth, to assist the organisation, in attracting lucrative business events to Western Australia – supporting the recovery of the state’s business event, hotel and hospitality industry.

Since being awarded the boost in funding, BE Perth has confirmed four large-scale medical conferences that are set to see over 2,750 medical specialists travel to WA between 2022 and 2025, adding upwards of AUD7.7 million into the local economy.

While BE Perth’s innovative Keynote Speaker Incentive, where the bureau  sponsors attendance of high-profile keynote speakers, has led to the confirmation of a 1,600-delegate education conference for Perth in 2025; which is set to generate upwards of AUD5.5 million in economic returns for the state.

Although the covid-19 has had a significant impact on the business events industry in Western Australia, Business Events Perth managed to secure 108 national and international events which are set to take place from 2022 to 2029 representing AUD107 million in economic impact for the state.

BE Perth has also supported over 350 local events since August 2020 to assist in the recovery of the local industry.