Testimonials

"Twenty plus years on, the UDIA continues to deliver excellence in event organisation and sponsor support. Congratulations on Congress 2026 – another great event orchestrated by the talented UDIA team and led by Nichola Byrne. Adelaide proved to be an exceptional host city, offering the perfect blend of world-class venues, accessibility and vibrant hospitality. Its ease of access from across the country made it a convenient and appealing destination for delegates travelling from all states, further enhancing the overall Congress experience."
Mitchy Koper, Oliver Hume

"Adelaide was a fantastic host city for the UDIA National Congress. The Convention Centre was extremely easy to get to from my accommodation, and the whole precinct made it simple to move between sessions, networking and social events without any hassle.

The venue itself was excellent – great facilities, comfortable spaces, and really strong catering throughout the program. Everything felt well organised and easy, which made it simple to focus on the content and conversations.

Outside of the Congress, it was also great to experience a bit of what the region has to offer.

Overall, Adelaide delivered a really smooth and enjoyable Congress experience, and I’d definitely look forward to returning for future events."
Paul McManus, iapproved

"Adelaide was a natural choice for MetPlant 2026 and proved to be an outstanding host city. Having held the conference in Adelaide before, we knew the city offered the right mix of accessibility, industry relevance, strong mining and metallurgical connections, and a highly capable business events environment. It also gave us a great opportunity to showcase South Australia’s ability to support specialised technical conferences with national and international reach."
Janine Herzig, MetVal Consulting

“Hosting the 2024 and 2026 NDLR Meeting in Adelaide, South Australia was great decision and a major contributor to the event’s success.

From the outset, the support provided by Business Events Adelaide, allowed us to deliver an experience that exceeded expectations for delegates, consumers, speakers, and committee members alike.

Adelaide itself proved to be an ideal destination: accessible, vibrant, and welcoming. This was perfectly complemented by the Adelaide Convention Centre team, who are clearly highly skilled in delivering a seamless experience for both organisers and attendees.

Funding coordinated by Business Events Adelaide also played a critical role in enabling us to enhance the NDLR Meeting program, attract high-calibre international speakers, and invest in elements that elevated the overall delegate experience.

We are sincerely grateful for the partnership and would not hesitate to recommend Adelaide as a premier destination for other conferences and events. We look forward to the opportunity to work together again in the future.”
New Directions of Leukaemia Research Meeting Committee, NDLR 2026