Australia Next 2024 (September 8 to 11, 2024) - In the beautiful tropical north of Queensland, vibrant Cairns will play host to Australia’s premier business events exhibition from September 8–11, 2024. Formerly called Dreamtime, this biennial event is more than a trade show; it’s a beacon for international business event planners and decision-makers. Renamed Australia Next, the showcase invites industry professionals to discover why there’s nothing like Australia for world-class incentives.
With the Great Barrier Reef—an UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural wonder—on its doorstep and the ancient Daintree Rainforest in its backyard, Cairns embodies what it means to be Australia. A place where pristine meets sophisticated and nature merges with innovation. Its recent AU$176 million expansion has increased capacity and capability at Cairns Convention Centre, giving delegates even more reasons to choose Tropical North Queensland for their next conference or convention.
Australia Next 2024 is also critical in helping reinvigorate the country's business events sector, which was among the hardest hit by COVID-19 shutdowns.
It aims to build on past success, where more than one million international visitors came here each year solely for business events that injected over $1 billion into the economy annually.
But Australia Next 2024 isn’t just about doing deals; it will educate delegates about what’s new across Australian business events. This means showcasing local culture, heritage and environments through innovative off-site venues that reflect our commitment to sustainability and respect for indigenous communities.
For participants, expect workshops, networking events, and familiarization tours showcasing new tourism products and services. Everything you need to know about crafting successful incentive programs filled with genuine cultural engagement delivered firsthand by industry leaders themselves.
And perhaps most importantly, given Australia’s successful bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Queensland, Australia Next 2024 is perfectly timed as a platform for forging international business relationships prior to this global sporting mega-event.
Australia Next 2024 is a journey not to be missed. A unique opportunity for delegates to immerse themselves in all that Cairns has to offer both professionally and naturally, surrounded by the beauty, depth, and inspiration of Tropical North Queensland.
To learn more, please get in touch with DMC Australia. They can assist you with restaurants, lodging, transportation, and event planning.
You can also visit the official website of Australia Next, here you can find additional information about the event.